First Nations Voice

Making a Difference Awards, bursaries and scholarships Manitoba Hydro 's Education Funding Program supports continuing education for Manitoba students. Awards, bursaries and scholarships are offered to high school, college and university students who are registered in programs that prepare them for an exciting career with us. In 2012, we are offering awards, bursaries and scholarships valued at over $200,000. This funding includes a new partnership with the University College of the North where Manitoba Hydro has committed $20,000 per year for two types of scholarships for Aboriginal students. Those that are specifically for academic programs required for employment at Manitoba Hydro as well as funding for enrollment in general academic programs. Ten individual Generating Futures Scholarships valued at $10,000 each will be awarded this year. To be considered for a Generating Futures Scholarship, students must be of Aboriginal ancestry, be registered as a full time student in a post-secondary educational institution and have a minimum 60 per cent course load in Engineering, Business, Information Technology or Engineering Technology. First year students are required to provide a copy of their acceptance letter to the school along with a copy of their final transcript from their last year of high school. Teachers - Nominate your students! Teachers can nominate their students for the Manitoba Hydro Mathematics, Physics or Science Fair Awards, valued at $200 each. Nominated students must be of Aboriginal ancestry. To apply or to find out more information about eligibility for these and our other awards, bursaries and scholarships, please: · Visit our website at www.hydro.mb.ca/careers/student_opportunities; · Email employment@hydro.mb.ca; or · Call (204) 360-3057 or toll free 1 (800) 565-5200. "I feel privileged to have had the experience of attending the University College of the North and am truly grateful to Manitoba Hydro for their recognition and financial support." Kristin Bighetty Certificate Award Recipient "I am looking forward to starting my career with Manitoba Hydro this September 2012." John Bais 2nd to Final Year Engineering Bursary Recipient "This bursary is one of many ways Manitoba Hydro supports our community and future engineers." Chris Kraljevic 1st Year Engineering Bursary Recipient "I have worked hard to get where I am and having the support from Manitoba Hydro is really rewarding to me." Felicia Harrison 2nd - Final Year Engineering Technology Bursary Recipient "The Scholarship has given me peace of mind." Morene Gabriel Generating Futures Scholarship Recipient Youth are a big part of our future. At Manitoba Hydro, we are proud to help you make your dreams a reality. Generating bright futures

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