Introduction
The Indigenous Student Bursary provides a 10% reduction in tuition, applied as a tuition credit on the student’s account each semester. Recipients are responsible for the remaining tuition balance and any applicable non-tuition fees. This bursary cannot be combined with any other bursaries offered by Beal University Canada.
Eligibility
• This bursary is available only to students who self-identify as Indigenous.
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.
• Proof of Indigenous ancestry is required. Beal University Canada accepts the following:
1. Written Documentation
Submit one item of the following certified documents as proof of Indigenous ancestry:
• A certified copy of an Indian status card.
• A certified copy of a Nation citizenship card or a valid membership card from a recognized settlement
• A certified copy of an enrollment card issued by any modern treaty body.
• Written confirmation of membership or enrollment from a federally recognized Canadian band/tribal authority
• Written confirmation of Indigenous identity by a local council or education authority within a homeland recognized by their National Council
2. Candidate Self-Declaration
If the applicant does not possess one item in the documentation listed above, they may submit a self-declaration outlining:
• Their lived experiences and ongoing relationship with a legally recognized Indigenous community, Nation, or People
• Specific details about the First Nation community, such as treaty affiliation, scrip, land claim, and associated territory or region
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