Gabriel Dumont College (GDC) Graduate Student Bursary Program

The purpose of the GDC Graduate Student Bursary Program is to:

• Provide financial assistance and encourage Saskatchewan Métis to pursue full time graduate studies and conduct research in fields related to Métis people.

• Increase Métis employment in Saskatchewan and internally at Gabriel Dumont Institute (GDI).

Value & Number of Awards

• The value of the Graduate Student Bursary shall be $10,000, or other amount as determined by the Selection Committee, for each academic year of study at a recognized university in Canada or abroad.

• Graduate Student Bursaries will be awarded each academic year to a maximum of five qualified Métis students who are residents of Saskatchewan.

• The Graduate Student Bursary shall be paid in two equal instalments; the first within 21 days of the decision of the Selection Committee if the student is already engaged in full time graduate studies or within 21 days of program start and official confirmation of acceptance into full time graduate studies being provided,and the second, halfway through the academic year.

Applicants are eligible for a maximum of two awards, which may be consecutive years or non-consecutive years.  

NOTE  

Bursary recipients who are undertaking graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan may be able to access office space and equipment at SUNTEP. If qualified, they may also be considered for teaching opportunities with SUNTEP or GDC.

Deadlines

Complete application packages must be received by the Secretary of the Selection Committee by April 6 and October 6 annually.

Select  GDC Graduate Bursary Information, GDC Graduate Bursary Application
GDC Graduate Bursary Terms of Reference, GDC Graduate Bursary Financial Declaration, GDC Bursary Recipients