This scholarship supports Indigenous employees studying the administration or management of public services in First Nations government. Up to $1,500 is provided as a voucher to the recipient’s postsecondary institution after registration is confirmed. The award is valid for up to two years.
Up to $1,500; voucher valid up to two years
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
- Be Indigenous and work in a non-elected role for a British Columbia First Nation government or a First Nation organization supporting governance or professional capacity development for a First Nation community. Employees of for-profit organizations are excluded.
- Be enrolled full-time or part-time in a course or program related to administering or managing core public services in First Nations government.
Credit and non-credit studies may qualify, online or in person. The 2026 brochure also provides a support-letter route for applicants using non-credit educational program providers.
Apply through the online form by October 15th, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.
- Include registration confirmation and records of tuition expenses.
- Submit a statement of up to 1,000 words about your work, current role and how the training will help your First Nation community. A video or audio statement is also accepted.
- For a non-credit educational program provider, include a support letter from your manager, a member of Chief and Council, or the organization’s most senior staff member. The 2026 brochure says this letter is not required for study at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Successful applicants will be notified by December 15th, 2026.
- Applications are reviewed by a committee working with the First Nations Public Service Secretariat, including First Nation members.
- Applicants working for First Nation government organizations receive preference.
- Applicants from smaller communities and British Columbia courses receive preference.
LGMA and First Nations Public Service determine award amounts and may make more than one award or no award.
LGMA Municipal Administration Training Institute (MATI) programs are excluded. Other eligible Capilano University courses are unaffected. Awards pay tuition or program costs; receipts must be supplied. The lifetime maximum is $1,500 per person. The funder’s page asks successful recipients to allow their work, education and image to be profiled by LGMA and its partner.
Current information
Scholarship applications are currently closed.