Scholarships & Bursaries
There are two deadlines each year to apply for scholarships; May 1st and October 1st annually. The application will be available six weeks prior to each deadline and closes at 11:59pm on the deadline date.
ALL scholarship applications must be submitted though the online application form. Paper applications will not be accepted and only applications submitted through the website will be considered for a scholarship. This does not apply to the Gabriel Dumont College Graduate Student Bursary which still must be submitted as a paper application.
Please refer to the FAQ page for information on the application process.
Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment Individual Sponsorship Program and Métis Nation University Sponsorship Program are separate application processes.
To access Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment Individual Sponsorship Program, visit this page:
Individual Sponsorship Program Page
To access the Métis Nation University Sponsorship Program, visit this page:
Métis Nation University Sponsorship Page
Step-by-step video on how to apply for GDI Scholarships:
The Gabriel Dumont Institute has been administering scholarships for Saskatchewan’s Métis since the early 1980s through the Gabriel Dumont Scholarship Foundation.
Scholarships are awarded to Métis students who are Saskatchewan residents and are registered as full-time students at an accredited post-secondary institution.
The programs are intended to recognize leadership, academic ability, financial need, and community involvement of students who meet the eligibility criteria for any or all scholarship programs.
The scholarship fund is based on a $2.5 million capital investment and scholarships are awarded on the interest earned on the fund’s principle and through individual corporate partnership donations.
Award decisions are made by a scholarship trustee and selection committee comprised of five members; three members are selected from within the institute while two members are external appointees from the Métis community.
GDI welcomes the opportunity to build partnerships with corporate and independent businesses, and has the potential for matching GDI-partner contributions. Contact the Scholarship Coordinator for more information at scholarships@gdi.gdins.org.
Purpose: The Adult Basic Education Scholarship program is open to Métis students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement while pursuing ABE Level 3 or Level 4 accreditation.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: The Affinity Credit Union Scholarship is open to full-time students in the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teachers Education Program (SUNTEP). At least one scholarship from each of the Saskatoon, Prince Albert, and Regina programs will receive this award.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Métis residents of Saskatchewan who demonstrate leadership, high academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: Open to Métis residents of Saskatchewan studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate in various programs and areas of study.
Eligibility: Priority will be given to applicants attending an accredited post-secondary institute in Saskatchewan.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
Purpose: The Crown Investment Métis Scholarship is open to full-time, Métis students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement while pursuing post-secondary accreditation at Gabriel Dumont Institute in one of the following:
• Trade & Technology
• Business administration/commerce
• Engineering
• Pre-employment Trade Programs
• Other fields of study related to the Crown sector workforce
Eligibility: This scholarship is open to Métis residents of Saskatchewan studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree, diploma or certificate in various programs and areas of study. The purpose of this bursary is to support students who are NOT currently accessing sponsorship through any funding agency, including the Gabriel Dumont Institute Training & Employment ISETS or Métis Nation University programs.
Deadline: October 1st annually.
Purpose: The GDI-FCC Aboriginal Student Empowerment Fund is open to students attending the Office Administration Program at Dumont Technical Institute in Regina. This bursary aims to provide support for basic needs such as bus pass, childcare, rent, groceries, etc., so that students can focus on their education and worry less about finances.
Application Info: To apply for this scholarship, students must meet with their Instructor, Councillor, or Program Coordinator to discuss their need for the funds and request an application form. For More Information, please email scholarships@gdins.org
Deadline: Ongoing throughout the year.
Purpose: The purpose of the GDC Graduate Student Bursary Program is to financially support Métis students in the Indigenous Education Doctorate Program and other areas of study at the Master’s and PhD levels.
Priority:
- Priority 1 – First-year GDI Indigenous Education Doctorate Students
- Priority 2 – Continuing GDI Indigenous Education Doctorate Students
- Priority 3 – Full-time Students at the PhD and Master’s level
Application Deadline:
The application will be available on the GDI website, and the deadline to submit will be May 1st each year. The application deadline may be extended to fulfill the purpose of the program if required.
Value & Number of Awards
• The value of the Graduate Student Bursary shall be a maximum of $4,000 per student, or other amount as determined by the Selection Committee, for each academic year of study at the Master’s and PhD levels.
• The Bursary will be awarded to a maximum total expenditure of $60,000.
• Upon their approval, the bursary amount shall be paid in one installment to the recipient.
Eligibility
The following eligibility criteria will apply to all applicants:
• Applicants must provide some form of proof of Métis citizenship (ie, Métis Nation – Saskatchewan citizenship card, Métis Local registration card, Letter from your Regional Director attesting to your Métis identity);
• Be a current resident of Saskatchewan with a valid Saskatchewan Health Card;
Be enrolled or accepted into a graduate-level program (proof of enrollment or acceptance letter is required).
Application Process: Each applicant must submit ALL of the following in one complete package:
1. A completed application form, including a one to two-page statement
attesting to their leadership skills, community involvement, service (past
and/or projected) to the Saskatchewan Métis community, and the expected benefit that their graduate work will provide to Saskatchewan’s Métis community
2. An official letter of acceptance or confirmation of enrollment;
3. Official transcripts of your most recent two years of post-secondary education. 4. A photocopy of your membership card (or a letter) from your Métis Nation –
Saskatchewan Local President or Area Director verifying you are Métis; and 5. A photocopy of your Saskatchewan Health Services card.
Selection Process & Criteria
The following criteria will be considered by Committee members in awarding the bursaries:
1. Priority level as noted under Priority of Funding
2. Financial need.
3. Academic achievement and demonstrated ability to be successful in their program of study.
4. Demonstrated commitment and service (past and/or future) to the Saskatchewan Métis.
A Selection Committee comprised of three voting members, all of whom are appointed by the Gabriel Dumont Institute Board of Governors. The committee will review the applications and determine which students will receive the awards.
Decisions of the committee are final, and there is no appeal process to challenge the decisions.
For More Information, please email scholarships@gdins.org
Purpose: The Napoleon LaFontaine Economic Development Scholarship Program is open to Métis students pursuing full-time education and training in academic studies that lead toward their social, cultural, and economic development.
Priority: Currently, Napoleon LaFontaine scholarships are awarded as:
- Entrance scholarships
- Undergraduate scholarships
- Graduate scholarships
- Graduation scholarships
- Loan remission scholarships
- Special scholarships
Application Process: Items required for these scholarships:
- A copy of your valid Saskatchewan health card
- A personal photo
- Enrollment confirmation or acceptance letter
- 50-word personal biography
- 2 sentences on your career goals
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: The Nutrien – GDI Scholarship is open to Métis students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need and community involvement and are enrolled in an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree, diploma, certificate, or apprentice/journey level in:
- Trades
- Business Administration
- Commerce
- Computer Science
- Any other field that relates to the potash industry
Priority: Priority will be given to students who identify an interest in employment with Nurtien.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually
Matching funds for this program were made possible by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Program.
Purpose: Open to Métis residents of Saskatchewan studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree, diploma,or certificate in various programs and areas of study.
Priority: Priority will be given to applicants attending an accredited post-secondary institute in Saskatchewan.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually
Purpose: The Redhead–GDI Scholarship is open to Métis students pursuing certification in the Dumont Technical Institute (DTI) Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician Program. 1 scholarship of $1,500 will be awarded.
Priority: Preference will be given to Redhead Equipment employees.
Deadline: October 1st
Purpose: The Gabriel Dumont Institute has been granted funds from the Ministry of Advance Education through the Saskatchewan Innovation and Opportunity Scholarship Program in order to provide targeted scholarships to students in the following programs:
- Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program
- Gabriel Dumont College
- Dumont Technical Institute Skills and Trades Programs
Priority: Priority areas, as per GDI’s strategic plan, include trades, business, health, transportation, and university. Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: The SaskEnergy Incorporated Scholarship Program is open to full-time, Métis students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement while pursuing post-secondary accreditation in one of the following:
- Engineering
- Business administration/commerce
- Computer science
- Other fields of study related to SaskEnergy
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: To assist Métis students pursuing accreditation related to employment opportunities with SaskGaming.
Eligibility: Open to Métis students in the Dumont Technical Office Administration program.
Deadline: October 1st
Purpose: The SaskTel Métis Scholarship is open to full-time, Métis students who demonstrate leadership, academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement while pursuing post-secondary accreditation in one of the following:
- Engineering (electrical, electronic, or telecommunications)
- Business administration/commerce
- Computer science
- Other field of study related to SaskTel
Deadline: May 1 and Oct. 1 annually.
Purpose: To assist full-time Métis students pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate in various programs and areas of study.
Eligibility: Open to Métis residents of Saskatchewan studying full-time at an accredited post-secondary institution pursuing a degree, diploma, or certificate in various programs and areas of study.
Priority: Priority will be given to applicants attending an accredited post-secondary institute in Saskatchewan.
The funding for this scholarship will be generated from the royalty payments for the upcoming book publications, Métis Rising, co-authored and edited by Dr. Yvonne Boyer and Professor Larry Chartrand.
Deadline: May 1st and October 1st annually.
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
