The Continuing Education Grant was designed to encourage all Haida Gwaii residents to pursue educational opportunities of all kinds, both on and off-island.
It can help cover the cost of tuition and course materials for recognized universities, colleges, and trade programs, including online courses.
Here are some frequently asked questions:
Who can apply?
Individuals who have lived on Haida Gwaii for the past 24 consecutive months. A student who has left Haida Gwaii to attend school but otherwise maintains their residency is considered a resident. This grant is open to mature students, recent high school graduates, and both full-time and part-time students. Master’s and doctoral degrees are also included.
How much money is available?
Up to $3,750 a calendar year, or a maximum of five courses to a maximum of $750 per course. Funding will be based on the actual cost of your course and materials.
What can I apply for?
This grant can help cover the cost of tuition and course materials for courses at recognized universities, colleges, and trades programs (including online courses) that result in credits towards a certificate, diploma or degree. This includes both short-term courses (those that take less than three months to complete) and long-term courses (those that are three months or longer).
Is it hard to apply?
You can apply online, just visit gwaiitrust.com/grants to find the specific grant you’re looking for. Our staff are available to assist along the way, especially if this is your first time applying.
When is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted throughout the year and must be submitted no later than two weeks into the semester or course (for long-term courses) or no later than the day before the course starts (for short-term courses)
For more information, visit our Continuing Education grant pages:
Long-term courses
Short-term courses
