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Métis Scholar Awards

Are you a full time Métis student in one of the 21 post-secondary institutions in Alberta?

You may qualify for financial assistance through the Métis Scholar Awards program that provides financial support throughout your certificate, diploma or undergraduate program. Depending upon the institution, Métis Scholar Awards may also be available for graduate studies.

The Métis Scholar Awards program is funded through endowment agreements negotiated at post-secondary institutions across Alberta through the Métis Education Foundation (MEF) and Rupertsland Institute. The endowments and awards are administered directly by each post-secondary institution.

Métis Scholar Awards are available at the following institutions and all applications must be submitted directly to the appropriate post-secondary institution: 

Métis Scholar Awards Criteria

Métis Scholar Awards criteria varies across the different post-secondary institutions. While there are commonalities across the overall endowment program, careful consideration was given to the programs at each institution to maximize the benefits to Métis students.

When considering your application for the Métis Scholar Awards, please contact the post-secondary institution directly to identify application deadlines and specific criteria that may apply.

To qualify for a Métis Scholar Award, a student must meet the criteria of both the Métis Education Foundation (Métis Scholar Awards criteria) and the post-secondary institution where the endowment resides.

Applications will also be assessed on the following Métis Education Foundation criteria:

  1. The student cannot be receiving funding from any program at Rupertsland Institute.
  2. The student must show proof of Métis ancestry by submitting one of the following documents:
    • A current citizenship card from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government; or,
    • An approved verifiable application in progress with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Registry.
  3. The student must be enrolled in the Rupertsland Métis Student and Alumni Association.
  4. The applicant must declare that their name will not appear on the Government of Canada’s Indian Registry, nor a Band list pursuant to the Indian Act, and is neither Inuk, nor non-Status Indian,
  5. The applicant must declare that they are residing in Alberta during their study period.
  6. The applicant must declare all sources of student funding that the applicant is receiving including any financial support from a governing member of the Métis National Council, or Manitoba Métis Federation, or Alberta Métis Settlements.
  7. An applicant must demonstrate current or recent involvement in the Métis community.
  8. An applicant may supplement an application with information outlining the reasons for the chosen field of study, and how a Métis Scholar Award will impact the journey towards the completion of studies and career objectives.
  9. An applicant who receives a Métis Scholar Award in one academic year may continue to apply for Métis Scholar Awards while continuing studies until graduation.
  10. An applicant needs to know that priority will be given to the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Citizens and those who have never received funding from Rupertsland Institute.

Métis Education Foundation – Métis Scholar Award(s)

The Métis Education Foundation (MEF) offers two Métis Scholar Awards; the MEF Métis Scholar Award and the MEF Early Learning and Child Care Métis Scholar Award. The MEF Métis Scholar Award provides financial assistance and encourages achievements of Métis applicants in academic, artistic and athletic excellence. The MEF Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Métis Scholar Award provides financial assistance to Métis citizens entering ELCC studies at provincial post-secondary institutions.

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute, and the Métis Education Foundation launched these endowments in 2020. The awards complement the Métis Education Foundations current portfolio of endowment partnerships with post-secondary partners in Alberta. The Métis Education Foundation holds both awards internally.

Awarded to Métis Citizens in pursuit of provincial, national and/or international academic, artistic or athletic excellence pursuits that will enrich the applicant’s life experience and bring recognition to Métis in Alberta.

To be considered for a Métis Education Foundation Métis Scholar Award, an applicant must be:

  • In pursuit of provincial, national and/or international academic, artistic or athletic excellence pursuits that will enrich the applicant’s life experience and bring recognition to Métis in Alberta. Preference will be given to applicants that demonstrate academic achievement, financial need and/or excellence in the chosen activity.
  • Enrolled in a full-time graduate or undergraduate program in a provincial post-secondary institution where the MEF does not have an endowment agreement.

To Apply

Submit Application


*Please note applications are currently closed

MEF Early Learning and Child Care Métis Scholar Award

Awarded to Métis Citizens enrolled in a full-time certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate Early Learning and Child Care program.

To be considered for a Métis Scholar Award for Early Learning and Childcare, an applicant must be enrolled in a full-time certificate, diploma, undergraduate or graduate Early Learning and Child Care program.

To Apply

Submit Application


*Please note applications are currently closed

General Award Criteria (each award has additional criteria):

  1. The number and individual value of both Métis Scholar Awards will be at the discretion of the Métis Scholar Award Selection Committee.
  2. The number of awards provided may change annually and the value of the awards may vary between $1,500 at a minimum, to a maximum of $10,000. In exceptional circumstances, the Métis Scholar Award Selection Committee may decide to increase the value of the awards to reflect the accomplishments of the various applicants.
  3. The student cannot receive funding from any program at Rupertsland Institute.
  4. The student must show proof of Métis ancestry by submitting one of the following documents:
    1. A current citizenship card from the Otipemisiwak Métis Government; or,
    2. An approved verifiable application in progress with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government Registry.
  5. The student must be enrolled in the Rupertsland Métis Student and Alumni Association.
  6. The student must declare that their name will not appear on Canada’s Indian Registry or a Band list pursuant to the Indian Act and is not an Inuk or a non-status Indian.
  7. The student must declare that he/she is residing in the province of Alberta during their study period.
  8. The applicant must submit a letter to the Métis Scholar Award Selection Committee explaining how the Métis Scholar Award will support the achievement of excellence in the chosen field. The applicant’s letter can explain the involvement in the Métis Community. Additional consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate they have volunteered with the Otipemisiwak Métis Government or other entities within the Otipemisiwak Métis Government’s governance structure.
  9. Applicants also agree to have their success highlighted in digital and hard-copy materials produced by the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Rupertsland Institute, and the Métis Education Foundation.