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- What are the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards?
- When were the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards implemented?
- How often are awards given?
- Who can apply?
- How will recipients be selected?
- What do I need to qualify?
- I have been out of school for 10 months. Would I be able to enter the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards?
- Do I have to have a certain grade-point average?
- What if I did not receive an award? Can I re-apply?
- If I dropped out of school several years ago and am now in the 3rd year of a 4th year program, can I still enter for an award?
- I am not sure what vocational or trade training means?
- How do I apply for an award?
- Will I be judged on my writing skills?
- How are the winners being notified?
- Do I have to travel to get my award?
- What are the Awards rules?
- Does Revenue Canada class these awards as income?
- Who do I call for more information?
- Where can I get an application form?
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Q. What are the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards?
A. This unique awards program is part of Canada Post's Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program. It's just one way Canada Post proudly shows its commitment to making a difference in our communities and giving back to Aboriginal Canadians. -
Q. When were the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards implemented?
A. These awards were first presented in 2004. -
Q. How often are awards given?
A. Each year Canada Post selects recipients from across the country. -
Q. Who can apply?
A. All Aboriginal Canadians (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) who have resumed studies after a minimum of 12 months out of school and who have completed one full year or more of studies. -
Q. How will recipients be selected?
A. Recipients will be selected based on their essays that are submitted that outlines their personal success story, reasons for leaving and returning to school, challenges, hardships and future plans. A jury comprised of an Aboriginal community member and Canada Post representatives will read and evaluate all submissions and select the winners. -
Q. What do I need to qualify?
A.- You must be an Aboriginal Canadian (First Nations, Métis or Inuit).
- You must have been out of school for at least one year before returning
- You must have completed one full year of studies before applying for these awards.
- Recipients of these awards cannot apply again.
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Q. I have been out of school for 10 months. Would I be able to enter the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards?
A. No. You must have been out of school for one or more years and then have successfully completed one full year in a qualifying educational program. -
Q. Do I have to have a certain grade-point average?
A. No. Selection is based on personal circumstances and the steps you've taken to further your education. -
Q. What if I did not receive an award? Can I re-apply?
A. Yes. The program is set up so that a person can submit applications more than once, but they can only be chosen to receive the award once. -
Q. If I dropped out of school several years ago and am now in the 3rd year of a 4th year program, can I still enter for an award?
A. Yes. Provided you were out of school for a full year and you can show that is the case. -
Q. I am not sure what vocational or trade training means.
A. It means that you have returned to school to get a trade certificate, such as a welding ticket or licence to drive a truck or a certificate as a hair stylist, etc. -
Q. How do I apply for an award?
A. Anyone interested in applying needs to :
- Submit an essay that is typed and double-spaced on letter-sized paper, to a maximum of 5 pages.
- Have a letter from a community member such as a band counsellor, priest or minister or supervisor (as long as they are not a family member) that confirms you are a First Nations (status or non status), Metis or Inuit person with a treaty or membership number.
- Have a letter of reference from an academic supporter such as a principal, guidance counsellor or teacher (as long as they are not a family member) that confirms you have completed one year of studies.
- Complete and attach the Applicant Submission Form to the entry.
- Mail in your application between May 1st and no later than August 31st of the current year.
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Mail your application to:
Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards
2701 RIVERSIDE DR SUITE N1180
OTTAWA ON K1A 0B1
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Q. Will I be judged on my writing skills?
A. No. Writing skills are not a factor in the selection of the winners. -
Q. How are successful applicants being notified?
A. Canada Post will advise recipients by email and/or letter. -
Q. Do I have to travel to get my award?
A. Every effort will be made to present the award to recipients in their own community by a representative of Canada Post in cooperation with local authorities. -
Q. What are the Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards rules?
A.- The selection jury will read all submissions that meet the requirements outlined in the award description.
- The decisions of the selection jury are final.
- Canada Post reserves the right to use photographs or other such material in the award presentation for communication purposes.
- Successful applicants agree to accept the award as presented and must sign a Waiver and Consent form.
- All submissions, including support materials, become the property of the Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards Committee and will not be returned.
- The Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Awards Committee may publish or publicize information from any submission without compensation to the applicant.
- By signing the Applicant Submission form, the applicant agrees to the Awards rules.
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Q. Does Revenue Canada class these awards as income?
A. Yes. Canada Post will issue a T4 to the recipients. -
Q. Who do I call for more information?
A. For more information you can contact France Coulombe, Manager, Compliance by phone at 613-734-6398 or by email at aboriginalawards@canadapost.ca. -
Q. Where can I get an application form?
A. Forms can be downloaded here.
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