KAINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION
APPLICATION FORM
ACADEMIC and ATHLETIC
SCHOLARSHIPS
“Mokakit Ki Iiyikakiimaat”
“Be Wise and Persevere”
KAINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION
MANDATE:
The Kainai Board of Education will award a total of 20 scholarships to enrolled Grade 12 Blood Tribe member students on an annual basis. Ten (10) Scholarships will be provided on Academic Achievement and another ten (10) based on outstanding Athletic Achievement.
OBJECTIVE:
To recognize and assist students who are seriously developing their academic/ athletic skills and serving as positive role models to other youth. The scholarships are intended to assist with the high cost of specialized training and equipment relating to their aspired field of endeavors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The qualifications for both Academic and Athletic Scholarships are as follows:
1. Must be a Blood Tribe enrolled member.
2. Enrolled in High School Grade 12 (if 2nd year grade 12 must not have received scholarship previously).
3. Maintained an average school attendance of 90% (letter by principal to confirm).
4. For Academics, must have maintained a school achievement average of 80%.
5. For Athletics, must have at least 70% school achievement average and active participant in school sponsored sports program (letter from coach to confirm participation in school sport).
6. Must have obtained Blackfoot 10 or an equivalent.
7. Must be willing to attend school/ community functions as a role model.
SELECTION PROCESS:
The Scholarship applications reviewed will determine the successful candidates based on submitted materials following stringent conditions. Those students who maintained a high attendance standard and those who maintained high achievement marks and/or demonstrated exceptional sports abilities and talents will receive greater consideration. Please note the successful applicants will be notified no later than September 30 the following SY.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
1. Obtain application forms from the Kainai Board of Education office, website, and your school counselors.
2. All applications must be submitted and accompanied by an attached cover letter.
3. Attached two (2) letters of recommendation from appropriate individuals. (ie. Teacher, Coach, Counselor, and Principal)
4. Attendance and Academic standings to be verified by the Principal/Assistant Principal or School Counselor of attended school.
5. Current Transcript copies are required for verification of academic standing.
6. The Deadline date is June 30 of each school year.
7. For more information contact KBE Human Resources at 403-737-3966 Fax: 403-737-2361
KAINAI BOARD OF EDUCATION
Personal Information:
Name: ______D.O.B.:_____/ ______/______
Day Month Year
Address: ______Treaty #: ______
______Postal Code: ______
Indicate which scholarship applicant is applying for: Academic: □ Athletic: □ both: □
Secondary Education: (Indicate current school attending).
School: ______Location:______
Reserve/Town/City
1st Year Grade 12: □ 2nd Year Grade 12: □
*Please sign here all information received it accurate and also to authorize KBE to view your transcript on MYPASS.alberta.ca extranet.
______Date: ______
Signature
FOR KBE OFFICE USE ONLY (BELOW THIS LINE)
Check List:
1. Cover Letter enclosed ______Y ______N
2. Current High School transcripts ______Y ______N
3. Two (2) Letters of Recommendations ______Y ______N
4. Student attendance of 90% or higher verified letter by principal ______Y ______N
5. Student achievement 80% + (Academic) ______Y ______N
6. Maintained 70% average and activity (Athletic) participation verified ______Y ______N
7. Student has obtained Blackfoot 10 ______Y ______N
Send Applications to: Kainai Board of Education Box 240, Standoff, Alberta T0L-1Y0
For more information call: Human Resources at 403-737-3966 ext 224 or 240
Fax to 403-737-2361.
Pick up applications at Kainai Board of Education Board office.
Deadline for applications: June 30 each SY.
Notifications provided by September 30 of the following SY