SUNDANCe Indigenous Award

Sundance Indigenous Award 2020-2021

Granted to full-time Indigenous students who are attending Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo Lutheran Seminary, the University of Waterloo, Conrad Grebel College, Renison College, St. Jeromes College, St. Pauls College or the University of Guelph. The SUNDANCe Indigenous Award was established to recognize Indigenous students who give back to their communities. 

How to Apply for this Award

Please submit all documents into one electronic package in PDF format.

1. Cover Page stating your name, student ID phone number, and school of registration
2. Two letters of reference

• Letters of reference should address your involvement with the Indigenous community.

3. Essay submission answering the following question:
   What is your involvement with the Indigenous community?

• Include details on your accomplishments and volunteer work.
• 1000 words max /2 pages double spaced, min. 9 font

4. Completed Making Ends Meet Work Sheet

• To receive a copy of this required document please reach out to the contact for your school:

University of Waterloo - Lori Campbell lori.campbell@uwaterloo.ca

University of Guelph -Rosemary Spring at indigenous.student@uoguelph.ca

Wilfrid Laurier University Waterloo Campus – Emily Daniel edaniel@wlu.ca

Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus – Margaret Neveau mneveau@wlu.ca

Applicant Eligibility Requirements

• Full time registration at one of the above mentioned institutions.
• Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident (Landed Immigrant) or Protected Person.
• Long term resident of Ontario.
• Demonstrated financial need per the completion and submission of the Making Ends Meeting Work Sheet
• Make sure that all documents include your name, student I.D. number, and school of registration.

The completed documents can be submitted via email to studentawards@wlu.ca by February 19, 2021.