Incentives & Scholarships

In recognition of academic achievement, the LED/LMG may award additional financial awards in March of every year, if budget permits.

7.1 Post-Secondary Graduation Incentive

Students who have completed their program are eligible to receive the Graduation Incentive. To be eligible, students must;

• Have completed a program that was fully funded by PSSSP

• Have completed an eligible program

• Provide a copy of the certification/diploma/degree to the PS Manager

7.2 Academic Achievement Scholarship

(High School Students on our nominal roll only) 

Every year, a local High School Student with the highest overall average, and attending post-secondary studies in the Fall, will be awarded the Jack Wysote Memorial Scholarship, valued at $2,400. The recipient will be announced at the Annual Graduation Banquet.

7.3 Strategic Studies Scholarships

Students who are currently receiving financial support under the PSSSP and who are enrolled as full-time students in a program of studies determined to be in demand locally, regionally or nationally are eligible for the Strategic Studies Scholarships.

The amount of the scholarships awarded may be up to a maximum of $3,500 annually.

Eligibility for the scholarship will be conditional upon successful completion of one year of the program of study and continued participation in it. The scholarship will be awarded annually at the beginning of each year and thereafter in accordance with the length of the program as defined in Limits of Assistance in section 6.2.1. of Indigenous Service Canada (ISC) Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) and University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP): National Program Guidelines.