Bursary Program

 It is a primary goal of the Métis Local 1935 to create and disburse bursaries in support of their Membership Youth.

Bursary Criteria

 Academics and General Qualifications

• Students and/or Parents must be active members in good standing with the Métis Local 1935.
• Priority consideration will be given to full time students with a course load of three or more academic subjects.
• Copies of final semester course marks are necessary.
• Applicants must describe, in essay form, the following:

                                              I.            Career aspirations and goals for the future.
                                             II.            Your involvement with the Métis Local 1935.                                         
                                            III.            Why the bursary is required.
                                            IV.            A letter of acceptance for continued study from the accredited 
                                                             education institute.

Selection Process

The selection process will be administered using the following system:

• Applicants submit their application to our office.
• Upon receipt of the application, and all the required information, the applications will be reviewed by the Bursary Committee.
• Successful recipients are advised of their awards.

 

Deadlines for Applications

There are fall and winter bursaries, applicants must apply for each semester.

Deadlines for applications are:
Fall – August 15^th
Winter – December 15^th

Application forms are available at our office, online or can be emailed or mailed to you upon request.

Applications can be submitted by mail or in person to:

     Métis Local 1935
     Bursary Committee
     441 Sakitawaw Trail
     Fort McMurray, Alberta
     T9H 4P3

Phone: 780.743-2659          

Fax: 780.791.2654        

Email: metis1935@fortmcmurraymetis.org

Download a bursary form.