1. Scholarship and Bursary Opportunities www.AboriginalPerspectives.uregina.ca

2.  $4000 scholarship + an offer of summer employment at The Canadian Press or affiliated companies.  Deadline November 15, annually  Must be status or non-status Indian, Métis or Inuit.  Open to both English and French speaking Native Canadians.  http://www.thecanadianpress.com/careers.as px?id=106&terms=scholarship http://www.thecanadianpress.com/careers.as px?id=106&terms=scholarship

3.  In the amount of $2500  Deadline June 30 of each year  500 word essay – why your interested in broadcast journalism, what your career goal is and how  They are looking for someone with strong leadership qualities.  http://www.cab- acr.ca/english/about/awards/scholarships/d efault.shtm http://www.cab- acr.ca/english/about/awards/scholarships/d efault.shtm

4.  In the amount of $1500  Application deadline June 30 of each year  500 word essay on why you’re taking a communications or marketing course, your career goals and how this scholarship will help you reach your goal.  Looking for an individual with leadership qualities and a willingness to help others.  http://www.cab- acr.ca/english/about/awards/scholarships/d efault.shtm http://www.cab- acr.ca/english/about/awards/scholarships/d efault.shtm

5.  You participate in an interview session and if successful;  Receive a $2000 cash award, training, and a 4- month paid internship with CBC.  Many recipients of this award find employment with CBC as a journalist.  It is meant to reward those with exceptional academic performance.  http://www.cbc.ca/joandonaldsonscholars/a boutschol.html http://www.cbc.ca/joandonaldsonscholars/a boutschol.html

6.  $5000 scholarship to be used for academic costs or living expenses.  Deadline  In order to be eligible you must be an Aboriginal, Métis or Inuit permanent Canadian resident, have a desire to follow a path to a career in the broadcast industry.

7.  You don’t have to worry about working while going to school.  They can help you pay tuition and other school related costs.  Some assist you with living expenses.  Some offer summer employment or paid interests as a bonus to the scholarship.