Metis Nation of Alberta Ernest Poitras Scholarship 2024

The Ernest Poitras Scholarship is available to Métis students enrolled in any area of study. This scholarship is awarded on behalf of the late Ernest Poitras who strongly believed in the power of education and learning. He was a proud supporter of the Métis Nation of Alberta and was deeply connected to his Métis culture. His family wishes to honour him through this scholarship with the hope that it will help Métis students complete their education. Award selection will be based upon f inancial need and connection to the Métis community. The scholarships are open to all Métis Nation of Alberta citizens who are enrolled in a post-secondary educational program. The scholarship will be awarded at the Métis Week Gala, held in November each year. The recipients are expected to receive their award in person that evening. The recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of representatives from Ernest Poitras’ family and MNA representatives. A tax receipt (T4A) will be forwarded to the recipient

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2024
• Value$1,000
• Study LevelUndergraduate
• SponsorMetis Nation of Alberta
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

$1,000 will be awarded to the selected recipient of this scholarship

Requirements

1. Students must include completed application form, reference letter, and a written section describing qualifications
2. Students must provide proof of registration, as well as details of the post-secondary program and/or courses in which they are enrolled.
3. Nominations must include the completed nomination form, as well as a letter from the nominator.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Please submit your completed application to: 

Scholarships 
Métis Nation of Alberta 
Delia Gray Building 
11738 Kingsway Ave 
Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5 

The deadline for scholarship applications is October 31st of the current year. Please submit application packages to [email protected]

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