JEDI and Brun-Way Highway Operations Inc. have joined forces to provide two $1000 bursaries to Indigenous post-secondary students in New Brunswick. Applications will be accepted from all students enrolled in any program offered by a post-secondary institution.
Eligibility Requirements:
Full time Indigenous student;
Proof of Indigenous status (status card);
Residing in New Brunswick;
Proof of studies at a post-secondary institution. (Preference may be given to those enrolled in University Degree programs);
In 500-1000 words, the applicant must write an essay illustrating their need, objectives, future goals and aspirations, their commitment to education, and their desire to help NB First Nations’ communities thrive;
A copy of the applicant’s resume.
Application Deadline:
Please submit your completed application along with essay, proof of studies, proof of Indigenous status and resume to the JEDI office by November 30th, 2019, ATTN: Riley Patles, riley.patles@jedinb.ca.
Application forms are available at: http://www.jedinb.ca/bursaries.html
or you can pick them up at the JEDI office -
Joint Economic Development Initiative Inc. (JEDI)
150 Cliffe St., 2nd floor
Fredericton NB, E3A 0A1
(506) 444-5650, 1-888-884-9870
****A selection committee will review applications and successful applicants will be notified in January 2020.
About Brun-Way Highway Operations Inc:
Brun-Way Highway Operations Inc. is responsible for the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of 275 kilometers of highway from the Quebec Border to west of Fredericton, and between Woodstock and the US border, until 2033.