Are you an Indigenous student in Canada who has returned to education after a break? The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students could be your opportunity to receive a $2,000 grant to support your educational journey. Here’s everything you need to know to apply.
Benefits
The Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students provide a $2,000 grant to selected recipients. This financial support can help cover tuition, books, and other educational expenses, making it easier for you to focus on your studies and achieve your academic goals.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Canada Post Awards for Indigenous Students, you must:
- Be a Canadian citizen and a member of a First Nation, Métis, or Inuit community.
- Have been out of school for one year or more and are now returning.
- Have completed at least one full year of studies since returning to school.
- Have never received this award before (you can apply multiple times but can only win once).
How to Apply for Canada Post Scholarships?
Follow these steps to apply for this Canadian post scholarship program:
- Complete the Application Form: https://indspire.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2024-Canada-Post_Application_EN.pdf
- Write an Essay: This essay should detail your educational journey, including:
- Challenges faced before leaving school.
- Reasons for leaving school.
- The impact of being out of school on your life.
- Why you decided to return.
- Support networks you established.
- Hardships faced while staying in school.
- Changes in your life since returning.
- Future educational plans and how you intend to achieve them.
The essay should be typed, double-spaced, and no longer than five pages.
- Gather Required Documents: Include the following with your application:
- School transcripts or a letter from an academic supporter (photocopies acceptable).
- A photocopy of your community membership card or an official letter from a community member.
Application Deadline: August 31, 2024.
Official Call Letter: https://www.canadapost-postescanada.ca/cpc/en/our-company/canada-post-awards-for-indigenous-students.page.