2017 Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship

The Professional Development Scholarships are available to anyone who wishes to take AFOA Canada’s online courses for the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) Program, Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) Program or Professional Development courses or one CAPA In-Person Session. This Scholarship is intended to offset full registration costs for AFOA Canada courses and help qualified candidates who do not have the financial resources required to;

Pursue the CAFM educational program leading to the CAFM designation;
Pursure the CAPA educational program leading to the CAPA designation; or
Enroll in AFOA Canada's CAFM, CAPA or Professional Development courses

Funds have been allocated to the Scholarship Program and the Program has been approved by the Board of Directors.

What kind of Scholarships are available?

Professional Development Scholarship
The Professional Development Scholarship is now available for the following opportunities:

• One (1) recipient who is currently enrolled or will enroll in a CAPA In-Person Session - scholarship value of $1,500
• Two (2) recipients who wish to take AFOA Canada's online courses for the Certified Aboriginal Financial Management (CAFM) Program, Certified Aboriginal Professional Administrator (CAPA) Program - scholarship value of $535 each
• NEW! Two (2) recipients who wish to take the Certified Indigenous Leaders (CIL) Program - scholarship value of $2,500 each

Scholarship awards allocated must be used for the program of study and the academic year specified on the application form.

Who Can Apply:

All Canadian residents are welcome to apply however preference will be given to Aboriginal applicants
Reside and work in Aboriginal community/organization
Employed in a financial and/or management position
In need of financial assistance

Scholarship Recipients

Recipients of the Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship Program are:


2017/18 Cohort 2	CAPA In-Person Session	On-line Course Scholarship
	Loretta Stager Douglas First Nation British Columbia	Cara Gladue Bigstone Cree First Nation Alberta
		Wanda Laboucan Akisqnuk First Nation British Columbia
		Elaine Moosimin Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. Saskatchewan

2017/18 Cohort 1	CAPA In-Person Session
	Jamie Yuzicappi Whitecap Dakota First Nation Saskatchewan

2016/17	On-line Course Scholarship	On-line Course Scholarship
	Roberta Samson Kanaka Bar Indian Band British Columbia	Julian Jordan Lac La Croix First Nations Ontario

Recipients of the Norman Taylor Aboriginal Financial Management Scholarship Program 2007-2016:
2015/16	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Montreal, QC
	Rebecca Murdoch Trout Lake Northwest Territories	Lisa Scott Cowichan Bay British Columbia
	Channing Ward Enoch Cree Nation Alberta	Ashley Waring Sarnia, Ontario

2014/15	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Winnipeg, MB
	Teresa Peters Seabird Island Band British Columbia	Sherri Running Rabbit Siksika Nation Alberta
	Russell Evans Matachewan First Nations Ontario	Jolene Ward Enoch Cree Nation Alberta

2013/14	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Halifax, NS
	Michelle Campeau Hobbema, Alberta	Penny Roy-Corbiere M’Chigeeng First Nation Ontario
	Tanya Whitehead Meath Park Saskatchewan	Darlene Landon Winnipeg Manitoba

2012/13	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Toronto, ON
	Leanne Flett Kruger Okanagan Nation Penticton Indian Reserve British Columbia	Leah Gaze Adams Lake Indian Band British Columbia
	Randy Natomagan Prince Albert Saskatchewan	Jolene Recollet Sudbury Ontario

2011/12	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Saskatoon, SK
	Michelle Bushie Hollow Water First Nation Manitoba	Carmella Jerry O'Chiese First Nation Alberta
	Crystal Denny Trenton Nova Scotia	Leanne Chudy St. Mary's Indian Band British Columbia

2010/11	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Vancouver, BC
	Simone Craig Monetville Ontario	Rhonda Kirkness Fisher River Cree Nation Manitoba
	Marsha Hall Golden Lake First Nation Ontario	Annette Marshall Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Ontario

2009/10	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Ottawa, ON
	Carmella Jerry O’Chiese First Nation Alberta	Hazel Catherine Baxter Elsipogtog First Nation New Brunswick
	Stephanie Simeon Chiniki First Nation Alberta	Brenda Wasacase Kahkewistahaw First Nation Saskatchewan

2008/09	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category Calgary, AB
	Jennifer Martin Membertou First Nation Nova Scotia	Margaret White Nanaimo British Columbia
	Jennifer Martin Membertou First Nation Nova Scotia	Natasha Goulais Aamjiwnaang First Nation Ontario

2007/08	On-line Course Category	National Conference Category – Montreal, QC
	Richelle Bowe Williams Lake British Columbia	Lisa DeWit Victoria British Columbia
	Karen McCarthy Edmonton Alberta	Annie Snowshoe Tetlit Gwich'in First Nation Northwest Territories

On-line Course Scholarship

Now CLOSED - Applications for The ILC Professional Development Scholarship

Indigenous Learning Centre Professional Development Scholarship Program
Click on the image below to download the application

To View the ILC Bursary & Scholarship Regulations Please CLICK HERE