NITHA Health Career Scholarship
The University of Saskatchewan'
Value $1,500
Number offered Varies
Donor
The Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) is the only First Nations Organization of its kind in the country. The organization is comprised of Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Prince Albert Grand Council and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation each having extensive experience in health service delivery. Formally established in 1998, the Partners joined together to create NITHA to deliver a service known as Third Level. NITHA provides services directly to the Multi-Community Bands and Tribal Councils in the areas of disease surveillance, communicable disease control, health status monitoring, epidemiology, specialized program support, advisory services, research, planning, education, training and technical support. Our environment is friendly, cordial and team-oriented and our operations are evolving to meet the needs of the Partnership.
You are eligible to apply for financial assistance if you are:
- A band member of one of NITHA's Partners: Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, or a band member of one of the first nations belonging to Meadow Lake Tribal Council or the Prince Albert Grand Council;
-Enrolled as a full-time student at the post-secondary level in a program of study that is a minimum of two academic years at an accredited university, college and pursuing a certificate, diploma or degree; there is an exception made for one-year upgrading or certification programs such as nurse practitioner after a Bachelor of Science in Nursing;
- Studying a branch of the health sciences such as: nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, lab technology, physiotherapy, dietetics, nutrition, medicine, health administration and public health policy.
Apply
Download www.nitha.com or e‐mail request for your package to hgunville@nitha.com
-Read the Application Guidelines carefully before you complete the Application Form. -Submit a complete application package with all required supporting documentation. Use the checklist below to ensure all supporting documentation is submitted as no late documentation will be accepted after the deadline.
If you have any questions, please call Heather Gunville at the NITHA Office by telephone at(306) 953‐0670 or by e‐mail hgunville@nitha.com
Scholarships are provided for the academic year that begins in the fall term (September) of the year of the application.
Applicants must provide the following supporting documentation with their application form:
-Proof of Membership - all applicants must provide a photocopy of both the front and back of the valid Band/Treaty card.
-A Letter of Personal Introduction to the NITHA Scholarship Fund Committee (minimum of 500 words,
Maximum of 1,000 words) that includes the following:
-Tell us about where you were born, where you grew up and about your family & community. State your reason for choosing your field of study.
-Demonstrate your contribution and involvement in the Aboriginal community.
-Preference will be given to those individuals showing commitment to the community.
-Letter of Reference from an Instructor.
-Letter of Reference from a Community Member.
-Confirmation of Enrolment - Confirmation of enrolment can be provided through a letter from the Registrar's Office or Faculty Head that clearly states you are registered as a full‐time student in current year of study.
-Original Official Transcript of your most recent marks or record of studies.