Monday, May 21, 2012

AFOA Bursaries Announced

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AFOA announced the launch of the Norman Taylor Memorial Bursary Program in 2011. Norman Taylor was a member of the Ucluelet First Nation on the West Coast of Vancouver Island. He was one of the founding members of AFOA Canada, serving as the founding President and later the Chief Advocacy Officer. There are four $1,000 bursaries to be awarded in August 2012.  Bursaries are open to AFOA members and non-members.

 

Bursaries are available to First Nation, Inuit and Métis students attending university or college as a full-time student in an academic program such as Business Administration, Business Management, Accounting, Commerce and/or other finance related programs. The deadline for the submission of applications is July 27, 2012.

 

Scholarships are available for two applicants who wish to enroll in one on-line AFOA course - scholarship value of up to $800 each.Two applicants who wish to attend the AFOA National Conference (February 2013 in Toronto, ON) - each scholarship includes conference registration (value up to $800) and travel related costs (up to $2,000). You must be a member of AFOA to be eligible to apply for a scholarship. The deadline for the submission of applications is July 27, 2012.

 

Click here for more information on the Bursary Program, Application Form and Guidelines. You can fax your application to AFOA at (613) 722-3467 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail to: AFOA Canada, Suite 301, 1066 Somerset Street West, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 4T3. Telephone: 613.722.5543 or fax 613.722.3467. More information may be posted on AFOA's website at www.afoa.ca.

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