While FFWS may not be able to provide you with funding, here are some alternate funding sources to check out:

*Please note some of these links are for both provincial programs and federal programs. Ensure you read through each web page to make sure it is the right fit for you

AB Learning Info Service (education, employment, trades info)

www.alis.gov.ab.ca/main.asp

Aboriginal Learning Links (British Columbia)

http://aboriginallearning.ca/

BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (PSSSP)

https://bcaafc.com/education/

Indigenous Bursaries Search Tool

https://www.sac-isc.gc.ca/eng/1351185180120/1351685455328

Indspire (bursaries and scholarships)

https://indspire.ca/

Oteenow (employment and training programs)

www.oteenow.com

Rupertsland Institute (Metis students Post-Secondary Education Funding)

https://www.rupertsland.org/post-secondary-funding/

Student Finance (loans, grants, scholarships)

www.alis.gov.ab.ca/studentsfinance/main.asp

*Additionally, you can inquire at your institution’s financial aid office/student services office for any scholarships, grants, or bursaries that they might be aware of that are specific to your institution/program.

 

Here are some additional general links

Indigenous Services Canada (ISC)

https://www.canada.ca/en/indigenous-services-canada.html

ISC – Status Cards

Are you applying for a status card (sac-isc.gc.ca)

ISC – Temporary Confirmation of Registration

About the Temporary Confirmation of Registration Document (sac-isc.gc.ca)

List of Designated Educational Institutions 

List of designated educational institutions – Canada.ca

* if the school you are planning on attending IS NOT LISTED here, you will not be eligible to receive funding from FFWS – please contact us if you have any questions