“William Desjarlais Memorial Bursaries”
WILLIAM DESJARLAIS MEMORIAL BURSARIES
2026-2027 Intake
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
NEW APPLICANT: $3,000.00
Deadline for Application: April 1st, 2026
CONTINUING STUDENT: $3,000.00 (Maximum of 2 years)
Deadline for Application: April 1st, 2026
It is based primarily on academic achievement, but the applicants’ financial needs and extra-curricular activities will also be taken into consideration.
This scholarship will be awarded to a post-secondary student who meets the following criteria:
- must be resident members of the Fishing Lake Metis Settlement; or the residing child of a residing Settlement Member or a member on an approved leave of absence for educational purposes.
- is registered in full-time post-secondary program for the upcoming Fall semester.
Personal Statement
Most recent school marks
Statement of Financial Need
Summary of Volunteer/Community Service & Extracurricular
Letter of Support (Non family member)
Application Form
Submit Applications to:
[email protected] or drop off in person
Further information and inquiries should be directed to Susan Barthel, Director of Education & Employment Services & Data Management at 780-943-2202 ext 1015 or email to [email protected]
