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The Pacific Association of First Nations Women+ acknowledges that the offices we operate from
are situated on the unceded traditional territories of the
xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
There are two $5,000 scholarships for Students entering post-secondary from high school.
There are two $5,000 scholarships for Mature Students who have been out of high school for a while and will be entering post-secondary.
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Eligibility
Scholarship Applicants must:
- Be a self-identified First Nations, Inuit, or Métis woman.
- Be enrolled in full-time studies (generally 3 courses or more) at a recognized post-secondary institution in BC (letter of acceptance required).
Application Process
Scholarship Applicants have two ways to submit their application (for either way, please ensure you have submitted any additional documents to scholarship@pafnw.ca with "2025 Scholarship Application" in the subject line):
Online:
- Submit using our on-line form. (note the declaration of Indigenous Ancestry or Affiliation is included in this form). But remember to email any additional attachments (ie. transcripts, etc.) to us).
Written Application Submitted via Email:
- Download the Scholarship Application Form (word document), fill out and email to us. Please put “2025 Scholarship Application” in the subject line and your full name in the body of the email.
- If you do this, you must complete the separate on-line declaration of Indigenous Ancestry or Affiliation form.
Additional Required information:
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- For those coming out of high school, please provide two reference letters; (1) from an education representative (teachers, counselor) and (1) from an individual (non-relative) who is familiar with the applicant’s personal character.
- For high school students a copy of their most recent grades. Unofficial transcripts accepted.
- For mature students please provide two reference letters; (1) from a professional representative (supervisor, manager) and (1) from an individual (non-relative) who is familiar with the applicant’s personal character.
Applications Deadline Extended to May 30, 2025!
If you are successful, payments will be sent via e-transfer, once the PAFNW Scholarship Committee
has received your letter of acceptance for your post-secondary program.
If you have any questions, please email scholarship@pafnw.ca
