Published: 14 Aug 2024 241 views
The Gary Pruden Scholarship is available to Métis students enrolled in the areas of music and sports. We wish to honour Gary for his contributions to our communities by awarding scholarships to students pursuing music and/or sports education opportunities. The scholarships are open to all Indigenous students, with a preference to Métis students who are enrolled in post-secondary training programs. The scholarship will be awarded at the Metis Week Gala, held in November each year. The recipients are expected to receive their award in person that evening. Students may apply for this scholarship or may be nominated. The recipients will be chosen by a selection committee of representatives from the Pruden family and MNA representatives. A tax receipt (T4A) will be forwarded to the recipient
Since 1928, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government has governed the Métis within Alberta. In 1928, Alberta Métis began organized to advance Métis self-determination and self-government in the province, leading to the creation of the Métis Nation of Alberta. In November 2022, Métis citizens overwhelmingly ratified a constitution to establish the Otipemisiwak Métis Government. In September 2023, the first election under the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Constitution was held. The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is now the government of t... continue reading
$500 will be awarded to the selected recipient of this scholarship
Please submit your completed application to:
Scholarships
Métis Nation of Alberta
Delia Gray Building
11738 Kingsway Ave
Edmonton, AB T5G 0X5
The deadline for scholarship applications is October 31st of the current year. Please submit application packages to [email protected]
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