The Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund (the “Fund”) is a nationally registered charity established in memory of the late Chief Joe Mathias to support his vision of post-secondary education for all First Nations people. The Fund is an incorporated society under the BC Societies Act.

The purpose of the Fund is to advance education by providing scholarships to deserving British Columbia First Nations students who demonstrate merit and financial need. Through this support, the Fund seeks to improve access to post-secondary education so that First Nations students in British Columbia can acquire the knowledge and skills needed to participate in a changing economy and society.

ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS

The Fund will grant scholarships only to people who:

• Are members or citizens of a British Columbia First Nation;
• Are enrolled at an eligible post-secondary educational institution as a full-time, or part-time, student;
• Are pursuing studies that lead to a degree, or diploma from that institution; and
• Are in financial need and demonstrate merit.

Priority will be given to candidates who wish to pursue and excel in academic pursuits with the greatest potential benefit to the welfare and advancement of First Nations peoples and communities.