SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM

FIVE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE - $1,000.00 each

Tribal Wi-Chi-Way-Win Capital Corporation (“TWCC”) hosts its Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament to raise funds for the TWCC Scholarship Program. Awarded annually, this $1,000.00 scholarship award is presented to Manitoba First Nation members of TWCC. The program was established in 2005 and was designed to promote First Nation students pursuing a certificate, diploma, or degree in the Entrepreneurship/Business Development field. Candidates who indicate an interest in, but not limited to, Business Development, Marketing, Commerce, and Computer Programming will be considered.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

All applications must include an autobiography, status card, letter of reference and proof of acceptance in a recognized post-secondary institute. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered. The application form can be downloaded by clicking here.

WHO CAN APPLY

• Any First Nation Youth 35 or under belonging to one of TWCC’s First Nation members or Tribal Councils listed below:
  
  
  • Interlake Reserves Tribal Council
  • Island Lake Tribal Council
  • Keewatin Tribal Council
  • Swampy Cree Tribal Council
  • West Region Tribal Council
  • All Independent First Nations in Manitoba
  
  
• Enrolled in, but not limited to, a Business Development program, or others mentioned above, through a recognized post-secondary institution

SUBMISSION

The application form, autobiography, proof of status, letter of reference and proof of acceptance in a recognized post-secondary institute must be submitted together, either electronically by e-mail to info@twcc.mb.ca or fax in to (204) 946-5318 or by mail to:

TWCC
419 Notre Dame Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1R3

PAYMENT OF AWARD

The successful candidates will be notified of the selection committee’s decision by Friday, August 13, 2010. Recipients agree to have their names and photographs published in conjunction with the award, along with any promotion of the award at the annual fundraising golf tournament on Tuesday, August 17, 2010.

THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS IS AUGUST 6, 2010