Post Secondary

The Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP) is a federally-funded program that provides financial assistance to status First Nations and Inuit students who are enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs, which includes: community college, certificate programs, undergraduate programs and advanced or professional degree programs.

The Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte Post-Secondary Education program is comprised of two counselors who strive to assist post-secondary students attain their educational goals.

Post-Secondary Student Support Program (PSSSP)

The PSSSP program may provide funding for tuition support, living allowance and a book allowance:

Tuition support for part-time and full-time students is provided for enrollment in a public institution.

Living Allowance is intended for full-time students to help cover the cost for food, shelter and public transportation.

Book Allowance is provided to help offset the costs of books & supplies.

All eligible applicants must contact the MBQ Post Secondary Education Program to complete an application by JUNE 1^st.

Eligibility

To be eligible to access PSSSP an applicant must be a status member of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, possess a Secondary School Diploma (unless over the age of 40 the required equivalent) and have met the requirements of the post secondary institution.

Applying for Post-Secondary Studies

Apply to Ontario Colleges
www.ontariocolleges.ca

Apply to Ontario Universities
www.ouac.on.ca

Additional Support Services

There are many additional financial support programs, grants, and scholarships available for students requiring financial support. Remember, it is always important to also check the institution you are enrolled in for school-specific scholarships and bursaries. The following is a sample of some of the available support services:

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation

Canada Post - Aboriginal Education Incentive Award

Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business - Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth

Ontario Power Generation - John Wesley Beaver Award-Aboriginal

Royal Bank

Two Rivers Community Development Centre Aboriginal Scholarship

Scholarship Canada

Student Awards Canada

Hydro One Scholarship

Lee White Memorial Bursary (Economic or Business Development) Application

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