Supports and Fundings
Funds to Access Technology Teachings
As an Indigenous person in BC, there are a handful of different resource to use to help cover cost of tuition, training, or receive fund for technology and equipment. Check out these great resources below:
Connect with your Band/Nation First
If you have an affiliated Nation or Band, it’s super important to reach out to them and discover the amazing funding opportunities they may have available for training and education support. You’ll be thrilled to know that many Nations/Bands often provide funding to cover the cost of your studies and even assist with living expenses if you need to leave your Community for further education.
Technology Bursaries and
scholarships
These are scholarships and bursaries that can help alleviate the financial barriers of post-secondary studies in technology.
Animikii and Shopify
Dev Degree Scholarship
Receive paid tuition, $10,000 towards financial barriers, and a part-time developer job with Shopify!
BC Scholarship Society
Indigenous Scholarships
Access $1,000 – $5,000 scholarship towards getting a certificate, diploma, or degree within technology.
Indspire
Indigenous Scholarships
These scholarships provide up to $2,500 for tech related post-secondary studies and can renew each year.
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Mentorship Program
Successful applicants are awarded $5,000, and receive mentorship and coaching from a PwC professional within technology.
New Relationship Trust
Scholarship & Bursaries
Students that take technology courses full-time can access these funds. Funding amount is dependent on the program.
Technology Cash
awards
These are cash awards that can help alleviate the financial barriers in post-secondary or for purchasing new technology for personal use.
Ursa Creative
Ursa Tech Award
Receive up to $2,500 for technology related programming or tech equipment for work or school.
Animikii
Indigenous Scholarships
Access $1,000 – $5,000 scholarship towards getting a certificate, diploma, or degree within technology.
Friendship Centres and Societies can help
If you've been denied funding or don't have a Band/Nation, don't worry!
Friendship Centres and Societies are here to assist you. As long as you have been a resident of British Columbia for 12 months, they can provide funding to cover your tuition, books, and other fees.
You can apply through the BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP), or simply reach out to your nearest Friendship Centre/Society for guidance.