At Nelson, we are proud to celebrate and empower student success across Canada. This year, we are excited to launch a new Indigenous scholarship in partnership with Inspire to recognize Grade 12 students for their innovative and inspiring accomplishments.
Recipients of these awards are Indigenous young leaders of tomorrow with a commitment to their community and academic achievement.
Apply NowNelson Scholarship Amount $10,000
Average full time tuition for undergraduate students in Canada $6,580
This scholarship, in collaboration with Inspire, offers meaningful monetary awards that significantly benefit students across their post-secondary education.
Total amount awarded through the Nelson Scholarship Program: $108,000
Total number of scholarships provided by Nelson through the years: 22
Indigenous Scholarship Winner
Combining her passion for the arts and education is Morgan Janes’ key to a fulfilling future. Nelson’s Indigenous Scholarship Recipient, Morgan, grew up in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. As a proud member of the Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nations band, Morgan is currently enrolled at York University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance and Bachelor of Education in the Concurrent Program. Recognized for her academic excellence and leadership in her community, Morgan was awarded a $10,000 scholarship.
Morgan’s Leadership:
Growing up in a community predominantly comprised of Indigenous peoples, Morgan had the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of various Indigenous groups. She was deeply engaged in teaching and learning from others not only in extra-curricular activities in school, but in sharing her passion for dance. Morgan further supported youth in by mentoring students academically providing resources and mentorship to succeed. Through her leadership, Morgan has formed lasting friendships and continues to connect with students from her hometown today.
The Impact:
This scholarship alleviated a financial burden for Morgan allowing her to focus
studies and share her story through the art of dance. She notes, “Beyond the
financial
impact of
this scholarship, Nelson is demonstrating support to Indigenous students to pursue
their
passions and academic goals. I am so grateful for the support.”
In the future,
Morgan is
planning to take her learnings from York University back to Newfoundland and
Labrador to
teach
junior and intermediate students dance and math. Simultaneously, to combine her
passions,
Morgan
would like to open her own dance studio to continue sharing her love for the sport
and
mentoring
others.
We asked Morgan what is one piece of advice she would give to Indigenous
high
school
students and she shared, “Always dream big and never allow limitations to define
your
potential."
Scholarship Winner