There are 9 scholarships available to Innu and Inuit students graduating high school and going on to or continuing to pursue post-secondary education.
The following criteria will be considered in the selection process for awarding these scholarships:
• Academic achievement
• Leadership, school or community involvement
• Financial need
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student
$4,000 scholarships are available for two Innu students from the communities of Natuashish and Sheshatshiu (one per community), and $1,000 for five Inuit students from the communities of Nain, Hopedale, Makkovik, Postville, and Rigolet (one per community).
The deadline for applications is September 15, 2022.
For more information on these scholarships or for an application form, please contact Vale’s Aboriginal Affairs Department at vbaborignalaffairs@vale.com.