The objective of the Post-Secondary Student Support Program is to provide support to Fort McKay First Nation Band members who are pursuing access to upgrading and post-secondary education and to graduate with the skills and competencies needed to pursue individual careers and to contribute to the advancement of First Nations self-governance and economic self-reliance and to help promote a culture of life-long learning within the community of Fort McKay.
Sponsorship Procedure
Please reach out to the Post-Secondary Coordinator to set up a virtual or in-person appointment to complete the Post-Secondary Handbook Orientation to learn about how Fort McKay First Nation supports students and in return what Fort McKay First Nation expects of students.
Key Program Supports:
- Education, career and personal counselling
- Applying to post-secondary programs & application fee support
- Tuition & book fees support
- Technology fee support
- Personal tutoring fee support
- School supplies support
- Living allowance for full-time students that qualify
Annual Application Deadlines
| Semester Start Date | Application Deadline |
| September | July 1 |
| January | November 1 |
| May/August | April 1 |
Please note, some academic programs have different start and end dates, if unsure when to apply, please contact our office for deadline date which applies to your application.
Important Documents
Contact Information:
Coral Boucher, Post Secondary Education Coordinator
Email: postsecondary@fortmckay.com
Mobile: 780-742-8205