Available Scholarships

Supporting Haisla Success Through Education

Education is a powerful tool for shaping the future—not just for individuals, but for our entire Nation. Haisla Nation is proud to offer a range of scholarship opportunities to support our members as they pursue their educational and career goals. Whether you’re a recent high school graduate, enrolling in trades training, or continuing your studies at a college or university, these scholarships are here to help reduce financial barriers and encourage lifelong learning.

We encourage all interested Haisla Members to explore the scholarships listed on this page and take the next step in your educational journey.

If you have any questions or need help applying, please reach out to Austin Owens at aowens@haisla.ca or call 250-279-9450.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the many generous sponsors who support these scholarships. Your contributions are making a real difference in the lives of Haisla students and their families.

Scholarship Opportunities

Alta Gas Scholarship Fund

DEADLINE OF MAY 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Criteria for these scholarships are:

SECONDARY to POST-SECONDARY SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000.00)

Post-secondary entrance scholarships are available to full time high students that have achieved a final grade average of C+ or better for the 2024/25 year in a secondary school. Students are required to send a letter and an official sealed transcript of grades to the Haisla Employment & Training office.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000.00)

Academic achievement term scholarships are available to full time students in a diploma or degree program. To qualify, students must have achieved a final grade average of B or better for the academic year. Students are required to send a letter and an official sealed transcript of grades to the Haisla Employment & Training office.

POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000.00)

Full time students entering a post-secondary graduate program (Master’s or Doctorate degree) may be eligible to qualify, students must have an overall average of B or better. Students are required to send a letter and an official sealed transcript of grades to the Haisla Employment & Training office. ($2000.00)

The deadline to apply is May 28, 2025.

Please contact Austin Owens at aowens@haisla.ca or 250-279-9450 for more information or to apply.

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Rio Tinto Legacy Scholarship

DEADLINE OF JUNE 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
Rio Tinto, through the Legacy Fund, is offering three scholarships of $1,000 each for Haisla members entering eligible programs. Eligible programs include skilled trades and apprenticeship & post-secondary certificates/diplomas/degrees specifically in Engineering, Project Management, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and other technical programs.

Please contact Austin Owens at aowens@haisla.ca or 250-279-9450 for more information or to apply.

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Ledcor Scholarship Program

DEADLINE OF JUNE 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm
LEDCOR IS OFFERING TWO ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS OF $2,000 EACH!
Available for all Haisla members in programs including Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Health & Safety, Human Resources, Management, Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and other construction industry affiliated programs.

Please contact Austin Owens at aowens@haisla.ca or 250-279-9450 for more information or to apply.

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Other Incentives

Post Secondary Academic Achievement Scholarship Post Secondary Academic Achievement Scholarship By Term Haisla Graduation Incentive Form

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