Michael Melancon-Koffend Student Awards

The Michael Melancon-Koffend Awards are coordinated by NWAC’s Business, Employment, and Social Development (BESD) Unit. Indigenous youth manage the selection process.
The annual Michael Melancon-Koffend Award provides $1,000 for selected Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, or gender-diverse students to pursue their post-secondary studies.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be pursuing post-secondary studies (open to all fields of studies).
Award is intended for Indigenous women, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse people.
Open to all age groups.
Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Priority given to students committed to improving situations of Indigenous women and gender-diverse people in Canada politically, culturally, economically, or otherwise.