Post-Secondary Education
Post-Secondary Coordinator: : Donna Floyd (education@gitxaalanation.com)
Post-Secondary
Application
Post-Secondary Policy
The Post Secondary Education Department recognizes and holds a high value for education. We work diligently in support of Gitxaała Nation members who wish to further their education and who are eligible for Post Secondary funding. Every effort will be made to assist Eligible members to successfully pursue and complete their education.
Department Summary
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To be eligible for funding under the Post Secondary Program, students must meet the following criteria:
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Registered as a Gitxaała Nation member for a minimum of 2 years.
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Meet the College/University requirements before enrolling in a program of studies.
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Be accepted into an eligible post-secondary program and an approved institution. Admission Requirements for your program of choice must be at a Grade 12 or equivalent.
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The Gitxaała Nation Education Screening Committee and the Education Coordinator prior to the May 25th deadline each year will review the applications. The students will be funded in accordance with the priority list for funding.
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Continuing students – provided they are in good standing and have not violated any areas of the sponsorship agreement.
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New Student Graduates with complete entrance standards to University programs
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Deferred Students from prior applications
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Masters/Doctorate students
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All other students will be funded based on their completion of applications prior to the deadline and on their success in prior education endeavours
Upcoming Events
2021 Application deadline is May 25th. Any applications received after that date will be reviewed after the on-time applications are processed. Applications sent to the Post Secondary Coordinator after the May 25th date must be received three months prior to the start of the program.