National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Education Scholarships

Petro-Canada has been a strong supporter of the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) Education Scholarships and provides funding for the Petro-Canada Aboriginal Partnerships Recognition Scholarship. The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has grown and evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit and Métis post-secondary students across Canada. Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to more than 600 First Nations, Inuit and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.

Petro-Canada encourages your application. To apply for the available scholarships and bursaries, please visit the NAAF website at http://www.naaf.ca/html/applications_page_e.html 

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation Oil and Gas Trades and Technology Bursary

We are proud to announce our support for the inaugural year of the NAAF Oil and Gas Trades and Technology Bursary (OGTT).

The purpose of introducing this new program is to provide financial support to Aboriginal Peoples interested in pursuing studies in the oil and gas trades and technology sector in Alberta and Alberta Aboriginal apprentices. This would include pre-apprenticeship programs and some academic upgrading programs.

For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.naaf.ca/html/oil_gas_trades_technology_e.html 

Women Building Futures

In 2008, Petro-Canada announced a substantial contribution to Women Building Futures (WBF) in the form of funding for a housing and training facility and providing scholarships for WBF students.

WBF is a registered, not-for-profit, charitable organization that helps women build better lives and achieve economic independence through training, employment and mentorship. WBF strives to be inclusive, responsive and respectful, meeting the specific needs of cross-cultural students and the employers who hire them. WBF is working to increase the numbers of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Inuvialuit, and immigrant women in WBF programs.

The WBF housing facility will make it easier for women and their families, who may need to temporarily relocate to Edmonton during the training programs. Additional support for child care and personal counselling is also available to help each student succeed.

To learn more about the programs at Women Building Futures, visit http://www.womenbuildingfutures.com