The Aiitsi’Poyoip (Blackfoot Speaking) Award of $1,000 is given to students of Blackfoot descent who are actively participating in the preservation and revitalization of Blackfoot culture.
Encouraging the preservation of the Blackfoot language was identified as a priority for Lethbridge Polytechnic through consultation with Elders and participation in the McConnell Foundation’s Social Innovation Lab on Reconciliation in the Post-secondary Sector. The possibility of losing the Blackfoot language is of significant concern for Elders, as it is a key part of Blackfoot culture.
Establishing the Aiitsi’Poyoip Award is one of several ways Lethbridge Polytechnic is encouraging students to reflect on their own cultural journey and share it using the Blackfoot language.
Five students will receive the Aiitsi’Poyoip Award from Lethbridge Polytechnic each year.
The application period is March 1, 2025 to May 1, 2025.
While scholarships and awards alone may not fully fund your future at Lethbridge Polytechnic, they can complement the resources that you, your family and other funding sources provide. With one online application, you can put your name in the running for all Lethbridge Polytechnic awards you are eligible for. There are also some provincial awards that Indigenous students will be nominated for by the Student Awards staff at the polytechnic. Watch your polytechnic email for related (and important) information!
Below, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of scholarships, bursaries and awards for Indigenous students, but you can check out the external awards page for even more opportunities.
Download a print version of the Indigenous student awards manual to ensure you don’t miss any award deadlines.
Alberta Blue Cross 50th Anniversary Scholarship
AltaLink Community Investment Partnerships
Canada Post – Education Awards for Indigenous students
Indspire – Post-Secondary Education
Northern Alberta Development Bursary Program
NWAC Helen Basset Commemorative Student Award
Our Story – Canadian Aboriginal Writing Challenge
The Rebecca Kelln Métis Bursary Fund