Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 2

Description

These annual scholarships support Saskatchewan students pursuing post-secondary study in fields directly related to information and communications technology (ICT). Awards are intended for entrance and undergraduate students enrolled in accredited programs—degree, diploma, or certificate—whose studies align with ICT and related industry needs. Multiple scholarships are offered each year to recognize academic potential, financial need, and community leadership among Métis students in Saskatchewan.

Key takeaways:

• Purpose:

Supports Saskatchewan students in ICT-related post‑secondary programs.

• Target group:

Entrance and undergraduate students.

• Program level:

Degree, diploma, or certificate programs at accredited institutions.

Eligibility

Eligibility focuses on program alignment and institutional standing rather than a single discipline. Applicants must be enrolled (or plan to enroll) in a full‑time post‑secondary program in Saskatchewan that is directly related to ICT; acceptable fields include, but are not limited to, electrical/electronic/telecommunications engineering, computer science, and business administration/commerce with an ICT focus. The program must be offered by an accredited institution and lead to a recognized credential.

Key takeaways:

• Program alignment:

Studies must be directly related to information and communications technology.

• Acceptable fields:

Engineering (electrical/electronic/telecom), computer science, business/admin with ICT focus, and other SaskTel‑related fields.

• Institutional requirement:

Full‑time study at an accredited Saskatchewan post‑secondary institution.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must meet a specific set of personal and academic criteria to be considered. Candidates are required to self‑declare as Métis, reside in Saskatchewan, and demonstrate the academic ability to succeed in their chosen program. In addition, applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit supporting documentation as specified by the scholarship.

Key takeaways:

• Cultural status:

Applicants must self‑declare as Métis.

• Residency and academics:

Must be a Saskatchewan resident and show academic suitability.

• Financial need:

Demonstrated financial need is required for eligibility.

Application Materials

The application package includes a concise personal statement and a short biography that highlight leadership and community involvement. Applicants must submit a statement no longer than one page that attests to leadership and community engagement, and include a 50‑word biography. Ensure the statement is clear, focused, and stays within the page‑limit to meet submission requirements.

Key takeaways:

• Statement:

One page maximum describing leadership and community involvement.

• Biography:

Include a 50‑word biography as part of the submission.

• Conciseness matters:

Adhere to page length and word limits.

Privacy and Record Retention

By applying, candidates grant the Gabriel Dumont Institute Scholarship Foundation permission to publish certain information if they receive an award. The foundation may publish the recipient’s name, photo, course of study, and the submitted statement for promotional purposes. Note that the foundation does not retain scholarship applications beyond the award year, so applicants should keep their own copies of submitted materials.

Key takeaways:

• Publication consent:

Awardees’ name, photo, program, and statement may be published.

• Retention policy:

Applications are not retained past the award year.

• Applicant responsibility:

Keep personal copies of all submitted documents.