Gitga'at Development Corporation Post-Secondary Fund

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The Post-Secondary Fund supports post-secondary students who demonstrate strong academic potential, financial need, and a commitment to contributing to their community. The fund provides direct financial assistance, mentorship opportunities, and access to professional development resources to help students thrive throughout their studies. Financial support is to reward academic success, offset living expenses, tuition, books, housing, transportation, food and childcare.

The goal is simple: reward high achievers, make education more affordable and help you succeed.

If you’re working hard, involved in your community, and in need of financial support, this fund is designed for you.

Apply by filling out the form below.

Education application form

Gitga’t Development Corporation Post-Secondary Fund

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Phone Number

Band Number (For Gitga'at Students)

Address

Street Address

City

Province

Postal Code

Are you under 18 years of age?

Yes

Note:

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, parental/legal guardian information must be included:

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email Address

Parent/Guardian Phone Number

Parent/Guardian Address

Street Address

City

Province

Postal Code

As of September 1st this year, will you be enrolled as a full-time student in a post-secondary, diploma, or certificate program?

Yes

School Name

School Address

School Phone Number

Program Name

Major / Minor

Faculty

Length of Program

Year Expected to Complete Program

We would love to know a little more about you. (There is a 300-word maximum for each question): Please describe why you are applying, and elaborate on your chosen area of study and your future career goals.

Please describe how you have displayed leadership or participation in your community or school. List your extracurriculars and community involvement activities, special awards, recognition and leadership positions, if any.

Have you received scholarships or funding in the past? If so, please list each and describe how they have benefited your education.

In order to support your application, the following documentation is required: (PDF Files Only)

Proof of community membership (Status Card or Membership Card)

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Proof of enrolment for the upcoming school year

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Transcripts for the most recent completed year

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Reference letter from a teacher or supervisor who can speak about your character, achievements and involvement with your school or community? (Optional)

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All information contained herein is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I meet all eligibility requirements.
Should Gitga'at Development Corporation select me to receive an award, I agree that the information about this award may be highlighted in some Gitga'at Development Corporation material unless I have indicated otherwise.
I authorize Gitga'at Development Corporation and its agents to verify the information contained in this application, and in any supporting documentation I have supplied, with relevant post-secondary schools, and references I have identified. I further consent to the release of information from these sources that may be approached by Gitga'at Development Corporation.
I understand that all documents submitted to Gitga'at Development Corporation as part of my application become the property of Gitga'at Development Corporation and will not be returned to me.
I consent to receiving email notifications from Gitga'at Development Corporation regarding the status of my application.
I will provide a copy of my current status card as proof that I am a Gitga'at member.

I have read and agree Terms and Conditions as outlined above.