Métis Scholar Awards

Awarded to a full-time student in any NorQuest College Career program.
Eligibility Criteria;
• Academic standing of 64%/C/2.0 or higher.
• A personal letter from applicant describing educational goals and career objectives.
• Canadian Citizen and an Alberta resident.
• Not a registered or treaty Indian.
• Not receiving a Rupertsland Institute (RLI) Métis Training to Employment sponsorship.
• Métis heritage (in any of the following organizations: Métis settlements of Alberta, Métis Nation of Ontario, Métis Nation-Saskatchewan, Métis Nation BC or Manitoba Métis Federation card)
• Must be registered and verified through Otipemisiwak Métis Student and Alumni Association (OMSA).OMSA Sign up: Click here to register

NOTE: Students are only eligible to receive the Métis Scholar Award once per Academic year.

Award
Varies
Scopes
Indigenous
Deadline
11/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Have you registered with the Otipemisiwak Métis Student and Alumni Association (OMSA)?
  2. In what ways have you been involved in the Métis community recently or currently? Please share any experiences, activities, or contributions that are meaningful to you.
    • 1. Name of community, organization, or activity
    • 2. Role, Position, or Contribution
    • 3. Please describe your involvement. Include specific activities, responsibilities, and contributions related to your participation.
    • 4. Start Date (Month/Year)
    • 5. End Date(Month/Year)
    • 6. Please indicate how often you participate(d) in this community, organization, group, or initiative.
  3. Are you a current client of, or receiving funding from the Rupertsland Institute?
  4. Declaration
    • I declare that my name will not appear on the Government of Canada’s Indian Registry or a Band list pursuant to the Indian Act and I am not an Inuk or a non-Status Indian.