University and College Entrance Preparation Program (UCEPP)
Program Summary
To provide financial support to eligible First Nation and Inuit students to access education and skills development opportunities at the post-secondary level.
Eligible Recipients
• Band Councils of recognized First Nations bands as well as Inuit communities;
• Organizations designated by Band Councils (bands/settlements, tribal councils, education organizations, political/treaty organizations engaged by or on behalf of First Nations) or Inuit communities; and
• Self-governing First Nations in Yukon that have not yet assumed responsibility for Post-Secondary Education through a Programs and Services Transfer Agreement or through the terms of their self-government agreement.
Contact Information
For more information:
South First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Regina) at (306) 780-5392
North and Central First Nations: Contact Indigenous Services Canada Regional Operations (Prince Albert) at (306) 953-8522
First Nations may also contact their Funding Services Officer directly for a program referral.
