Education

Education

Education is a priority for First Nation communities. NRT supports 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.

To date, NRT has awarded 369 Scholarship & Bursary Awards, including:

  • 120 Bursaries for Certificate, Diploma and/or Trades
  • 67 Undergraduate degree Scholarships
  • 61 Masters degree Scholarships
  • 31 Doctorate degree Scholarships

For the lists of 2010/11 scholarship and bursary recipients, click here.

For funding information, click here.

Post-Secondary Employment Incentives

NRT provides Post-Secondary Employment Incentives to First Nation governments and organizations so they may provide summer employment opportunities for First Nation post-secondary students. This initiative builds capacity in two ways. First, it helps First Nation employers build capacity within their communities and organizations. In addition, students are able to gain valuable work experience in their fields, and in their communities.

For funding information, click here.

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 First Nation language teachers.

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