SHANNEN'S DREAM SCHOLARSHIP

DEADLINE: April 30th, 2025

AWARD VALUE: 2 x $10,000 and 2 x $5,500

CRITERIA: The scholarship is open to First Nations youth who meet the following eligibility criteria:         

• Open to First Nations youth 30 years old and under.
• Must be enrolled in a post-secondary program (university, college or trade school) at a Canadian institution and returning for the Fall 2025 semester. 
• Consideration criteria: 1) the recipient contributes to their First Nations community (urban or rural) and, 2) demonstrates academic or extra-curricular accomplishments at school, such as taking part in clubs or sports teams.
• "Pay-it-forward" requirement: The recipient agrees to make a fair and measurable contribution to Shannen’s Dream or a related First Nations initiative as a condition of the award. The recipient must agree to provide the scholarship committee with details of their contribution within one year of receiving the award.
• This is a one-time award not renewable to past recipients.
• Financial need will be considered.

HOW TO APPLY: Shannen’s Dream Scholarship | First Nations Child & Family Caring Society