Indigenous Scholarships - Paper Excellence Group

The Indigenous scholarship program is designed to provide assistance with the financial needs of Metis, Inuit and First Nations high school graduates entering their first year at a public university, community college or institute of technology. Each scholarship is valued at $1,000.

Eligibility

The applicant must be a recognized Metis, Inuit or First Nations living in one of our operating communities who is planning to become a full-time student at a technical institute, community college or accredited public university, following high school graduation.

Deferment of one academic year is permitted where the applicant is participating in a recognized Grade 12 student exchange program.

Completed application forms and full transcript of marks from previous year of study completed, plus interim transcripts for the current year should itemized, scanned and attached to the application form. Application must be accompanied by a brief description of your reason for seeking higher education and the course of study you have chosen; your involvement in school sports, and community activities and leadership.

Applications must be submitted on or before May 16, 2022.

Selection

A committee made up of company representatives selects the successful applicants. Announcement of winners will be made by telephone to your high school counselling office.

Indigenous Scholarship Application

Type of Indigenous Scholarship

What type of scholarship are you applying for?(Required)

Proof of Indigenous Ancestry(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Please attach a First Nations Status Card, Metis Card, Inuit Card or Letter from your Band or Metis Settlement or organization.

Select the Paper Excellence operating community you reside in?(Required)

If you are First Nations please provide the band you belong to

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Name Last Name

Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address City Province Postal Code

Phone(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Name of parent or relative employed at Paper Excellence/Catalyst (if applicable)

Last Education Institute Attended

Name of last education institute attended.(Required)

Date of last attendance(Required)

Address of Institution(Required)

Street Address City Province Postal Code

Phone Number of Institution(Required)

Institution You Will Attend

Name of Institution You Will Attend in the Fall(Required)

Address of Institution in the Fall(Required)

Street Address City Province Postal Code

Phone Number of Institution(Required)

All Applicants

Your reason for seeking higher education(Required)

Provide a brief description of the course of study you have chosen(Required)

Describe your involvement with school, sports, and or community involvement(Required)

Defer Scholarship

For students seeking to defer scholarships due to Grade 12 exchange programs, please provide documentation to substantiate this deferment.

Provide documentation to substantiate deferment

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Transcripts and Reference Letter

Attach Previous Year of Study Transcript(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Attach Your Interim Transcript for the Current Year(Required)

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Optional Letter of Reference

Max. file size: 100 MB.

All Applicants

A statement or quote (40-70 words) on how the Paper Excellence scholarship will make a difference to the achievements you aspire to in your chosen field of study(Required)

Digital Photo of Yourself

Max. file size: 100 MB.

Acceptance of Paper Excellence to publish your photo and statement in any variety of the company’s internal and external communication formats.(Required)

Yes

I declare that the foregoing information is correct, and I have complied with the requirements of this application.(Required)

Yes