Vera Henry Memorial Award

Amount

$300

Description

The First Nations Council of Women of Terrace has established a $300 annual award in memory of Vera Henry who was a member of the Traditional Council of the First Nations Council of Women.

The award will be presented to an Indigenous woman enrolled full-time in the Career and College Preparation program or a post-secondary program at the Terrace campus of Coast Mountain College. The recipient must demonstrate goal orientation, leadership and commitment to the well-being of Indigenous women and their families (socio-economically, politically, culturally or spiritually).

Criteria

To be eligible a student must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or refugee, and BC resident;
  • Submit a letter of recommendation/support from a College instructor or official;
  • Be in good standing academically;
  • Demonstrate financial need.

 

General Award Application - Printable Version (PDF)

Campus locations:

  • Terrace

Funding source

  • Coast Mountain College - Endowment

Deadline

October 1