Sebastien Scholarship

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The Sebastien Scholarship provides fully paid tuition to a summer High School Credit in Archaeology for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit students.

How to Apply

This scholarship is available to any Canadian high school student of First Nations, Métis, or Inuit heritage. Students should have completed Grade 10, and be no older than 21 years at the time of the course.

Students will be asked to complete the application form below and provide a 500-word essay (written or recorded orally) outlining:

  • How they feel archaeology can help them explore their heritage and enrich the traditional histories of their people
  • How they might share the knowledge they gain with their community and the broader population of Canada
  • What their own aspirations are for future studies and career

In addition, students should provide two letters of reference from a community leader (such as an elder or council member), teacher, principal or guidance counsellor. View the reference letter guidelines.

Please highlight any experience with traditional culture and activities, as well as volunteer and extracurricular activities.

All applications will be reviewed by a committee comprising TRCA Archaeology and Education staff and potentially members of Durham District School Board’s Continuing Education program, which supports BoydFS.

The deadline for applications is June 1, 2024.

QUESTIONS?

Please email alex.payne@trca.ca.

Application Form

Your name:(Required)
Your address:(Required)
Name of parent or guardian:(Required)
Date of birth:(Required)
Please list all work experience, volunteer positions, and extracurricular clubs and activities:
Job / Volunteer Work / Activity
Organization
Date(s)
 
(Click + at far right to add more rows. You may include more information in your application letter to further describe your roles and experiences.)
 

Your References

Please download the reference letter guidelines and give a copy to each of your referees. DOWNLOAD NOW.

REFERENCE 1(Required)
Name
Position
Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, txt, rtf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
 
REFERENCE 2(Required)
Name
Position
Accepted file types: docx, doc, pdf, txt, rtf, Max. file size: 64 MB.
 

Your Essay

Please submit your 500-word essay below. Remember to base it on the following criteria:

  • How do you feel archaeology can help you explore your heritage and enrich the traditional histories of your people?

  • How might you share the knowledge you gain with your community and the broader population of Canada?

  • What are your own aspirations for your future studies and career?
 

There are two options for submitting your essay. Either:

  1. Type or copy-and-paste it into the text field below.
  2. Upload your essay as either a text or audio file.
 
You may submit either a written essay or a recorded oral essay. File types accepted: doc, pdf, mp3, wav.
Accepted file types: doc, docx, pdf, rtf, txt, mp3, wav, Max. file size: 32 MB.
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