Education

 
Education of youth is a high priority for our First Nation communities. NRT supports a number of initiatives that encourage and facilitate the completion of high school and post-secondary education by our youth.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The NRT Scholarship and Bursary Initiative provides funding to First Nation students pursuing a post-secondary education from a recognized institution. Scholarships are awarded at the Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate levels. Bursaries are awarded to students pursuing trades certificates and diplomas. Read more.

For the lists of 2009/10 scholarship and bursary recipients, click here.

For more information on other scholarship and bursaries available to BC Aboriginal students please visit this link http://aboriginallearning.ca/resources/1/1

Post-Secondary Employment Incentives

Post-Secondary Employment Incentives are available to First Nation governments and organizations so they may provide summer employment opportunities for First Nation post-secondary students. Read more. 

 

Partnering with FNESC

In partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC), NRT supports two initiatives designed to help First Nation youth complete their high school educations.

New Paths for Education:  This initiative supports math, science and reading initiatives in grades K-12. NRT support is used to purchase books and other learning materials, as well as for tutoring support, science fairs, and related activities. 

Language Teacher Certification: The Developmental Standard Term Certificate (DSTC) program  certifies Aboriginal language teachers within First Nations’ communities.

These two programs are administered by FNESC. To learn more, visit the FNESC web site.