Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 2

Applicants are required to apply for the Senator James Gladstone Memorial Scholarship by contacting our Office. Students must prepare a 100 to 200 word statement of personal and academic objectives which should emphasize how their proposed course of study will contribute to First Nation economic and business development in Canada.

Proof of acceptance to an eligible institution is not required with the application, but must be produced before the award will be released. For further information or application forms for this scholarship, please contact the Alberta Indian Investment Corporation (AIIC).

Selection Process

A selection committee will evaluate all applications and their decision regarding the winner of the scholarships will be considered final.

Each applicant will be considered using such criteria as:

A) Strong academic performance

B) Chosen area of study in relation to First Nation business/economic development

C) Future career aspirations

Payment of Awards

Awards will be given for the following:

A) For excellence in a program of studies at a college or technical institution - $750.00

B) For excellence in a program of studies at the university level - $1,000.00

The awards will be paid directly to the winner and will be awarded by the end of March, based upon the results of the previous semester.