We are proud to announce the Blanche Macdonald Indigenous Scholarship on September 30, 2022, Truth and Reconciliation Day. We do so with the spirit of our namesake Blanche Brillon Macdonald, who was a proud Métis woman and life-long champion of Indigenous Peoples rights.
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Applications will open early 2023 for programs starting in 2024. Sign up to be notified when applications are open.
Here’s What You Need to Know
- For Indigenous individuals in Canada who do not qualify for band funding.
- 3 scholarships a year in perpetuity.
- Apply to any full-time program.
- Applicants must have completed Grade 11 or be 19 years old by the first day of the program.
- Applications open early 2023 for programs starting in 2024.
Why Have We Created An Indigenous Scholarship?
Truth and reconciliation...
Cultural genocide through colonial residential schools has affected generations of Indigenous people so profoundly. Lived experiences steeped in intergenerational trauma have created barriers that include cultural displacement and financial hardships.
As we all learn more of our accurate history, we are aware that we all play a part in the importance of decolonizing our environments. We all have a responsibility to work towards just and equitable actions towards cultural, psychological, and economic freedom for Indigenous people. We as a college are committed to provide empowerment, mindfulness and the ability to experience the healing power of support and education.
We realize the infinite power in a dream.
You may ask yourself: What would life be like if I had the freedom to soar into my creativity with true support and celebration?
Walk through our doors and you will receive a world class education that has no bounds, and that knows no boundaries. It is our hope and belief that you will discover friends and mentors within our walls and that these rich connections will endure a lifetime.
An inspiring and diverse creative learning environment with you in mind curated with flexible learning styles.
On September 30, 2022 Truth and Reconciliation day and Orange Shirt Day*, with the spirit of our namesake - Blanche Brillon Macdonald who was a proud Métis woman and life-long champion of Indigenous Peoples rights, we proudly announce the Blanche Macdonald Indigenous Scholarship.
We are strong, we are brave and we heal together.
* The “orange shirt” in Orange Shirt Day refers to the new shirt that Phyllis Webstad was given to her by her grandmother for her first day of school at St. Joseph's Mission residential school near Williams Lake, BC. When Phyllis got to school, they took away her clothes, including her new shirt. It was never returned. Phyllis was able to go home and live to share her story, but devastating numbers of children were not.
We Realize The Infinite Power In A Dream.
WHAT IS THE SCHOLARSHIP?
At Blanche Macdonald Centre we are committed to nurturing and raising the profiles of Indigenous talent across the Fashion, Film, Makeup, Hair and Esthetics industries. That’s why we are offering 3 scholarships a year, every year, forever. Each Scholarship will cover full tuition and professional kits. The Scholarships do not cover travel, transportation, living expenses, textbooks or any additional school supplies. Applicants are expected to be able to support themselves while they’re studying.
WHO CAN APPLY?
We’re looking for students who want to transform their lives through education. Students who want to nurture and develop their artistic expression, who have a bold creative vision of their lives. Students who want to raise their voices, to stand out, to stand apart, and to make an indelible footprint in the world. Students who are truth-tellers, fearless in their convictions and committed to manifest positive change. Scholarships are available to Canadian individuals who self-identify as Indigineous. Fluency in English is essential. If selected, the applicant must have completed Grade 11 or be 19 years or older by the first day of their chosen program.
WHEN CAN I START STUDYING?
Applications will open early 2023 for programs starting in 2024. Please fill out this form to be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open.
WHERE IS BLANCHE MACDONALD CENTRE?
The College has three campuses in the beautiful West Coast city of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Applicants are expected to be able to support themselves financially while they’re studying at Blanche. This includes covering all your own living expenses.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Applications will open early 2023 for programs starting in 2024. Please fill out this form to be added to our mailing list to be notified when applications open.
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