Scholarships and Bursary GuideCongratulations! You decided what you want to study, applied to a great school and were accepted. Now, how are you going to pay for it?
It's time to find out about the different kinds of financial aid available for First Nations and Aboriginal students in BC. Don't worry if you're not a "straight A" student — there's support available for nearly everyone with the desire and determination to get an education.
Looking for a place to start? Download FNHA's Scholarship and Bursary Guide for First Nations and Aboriginal students.

Featured Health Career-Specific Scholarships
New Relationship Trust Foundation
http://www.nrtf.ca/funding
Scholarship and bursary program administered by the New Relationship Trust Foundation on behalf of the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), which provides financial support to current post-secondary students pursuing health-related education.
Indspire
http://indspire.ca/for-students/bursaries-scholarships/
Health Sciences Association
http://www.hsabc.org/member-benefits/scholarships-and-bursaries
Tip: Connect with and research the websites of the professional college, association, and/or union related to your specific health field of study, such as registered nursing, as they may offer support for their students and members. |
First Nations and Aboriginal Specific Funding
Aboriginal Learning Links
http://aboriginallearning.ca/
First Citizens Fund Student Bursary
http://www.bcaafc.com/programs/firstcitizensfund/31-studentbursary
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
http://www.aadnc-aandc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328
Aboriginal Multi-Media Society
www.ammsa.com/community-access/scholarships
BC Aboriginal Student Award
http://www.ikbbc.ca/web/aboriginal
Scholarship and Bursary Databases
Tip: Create a profile on each of the following databases, as they not only house a huge amount of financial aid opportunities that you can search but will also send you matching awards based on the information you provide in your profile directly to your inbox on a recurring basis.
http://www.scholarshipscanada.com
https://yconic.com
Other Sources of Financial Aid
StudentAid BC
https://studentaidbc.ca/