Scholarship - Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY)
FAAY announcement ...
FOUNDATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF ABORIGINAL YOUTH (FAAY) SCHOLARSHIP AND BURSARY PROGRAM
The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) Scholarships and Bursaries are now available for 2007/2008. Information and application forms can be found online at
http://www.ccab.com/faay/ or call 1-866-566-FAAY
FAAY is an initiative of the Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business. Since 1994, CCAB has helped distribute nearly $2 million to 1260 students in every province and territory. Last year, they distributed more than $300,000 to 131 deserving Aboriginal scholars.
High School Student?
Any Aboriginal student heading into grade 9 or higher at a Canadian high school can apply for a bursary.
University or College Student?
Aboriginal students studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada can apply for a scholarship.
Deadline for application is October 12, 2007.
Evan Jones
Urban Aboriginal Strategy
BC Office of the Federal Interlocutor
Office: 604-666-7931
The foundation of every nation is the education of its youth
Marlene Erickson,Coordinator First Nations Education Support Services
(FNESS)
Phone: 250-562-2131 (Ext 460) or 1-800-371-8111