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Other Awards and Scholarships
Apply Today: Newalta Aboriginal Environmental Scholarship
In partnership with Newalta, ECO Canada will be awarding three scholarships worth $2,500 each to Aboriginal students entering their first year of post-secondary studies.
Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who have shown environmental leadership in their community and have plans to pursue their interest in the environment through post-secondary education.
An environmental program can include, but is not limited to, engineering, sciences, social sciences, and mathematics. Browse our Program Directory for more information on environment-related programs.
To qualify for the scholarship program students must:
- Be a Canadian resident Aboriginal individual who is First Nation status or non-status, Métis, or Inuit
- Be 30 years of age or younger, with a high school diploma
- Have been accepted into an environment-related program at a Canadian post-secondary institution for the fall of 2012
- Submit a 500 word essay about their environmental values, leadership, and vision
- Demonstrate their accomplishments and ambitions in the areas of environmental protection, resource management, or environmental sustainability
- Provide a reference letter explaining their involvement in community-related environmental projects
Apply online at eco.ca/scholarships before May 14, 2012, or contact Rebecca Dickson at scholarships@eco.ca for more details.
