As part of our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation in Canada, and in collaboration with Indigenous Education staff members of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, ACCESO International has initiated an Indigenous Student Post-Secondary Bursary program which helps First Nations, Inuit and Métis youth in the Ottawa area with their post-secondary education.

Although ACCESO International is not a government organization, we aim to contribute to reducing education gaps for Indigenous students (Call to Action # 7), and to increasing funding for post-secondary education for Indigenous students (Call to Action # 11).

The bursaries assist students with various education-related costs including tuition, books, school supplies, computer equipment, accommodations, transportation and groceries.

The first two recipients began their studies at a local college in September 2022. Two more students began their studies at a local college and university in September 2023.

With your generous support, we’ll be able to provide additional bursaries for many more students in the future.

Please note that bursary recipients choose their own program of study, as well as the college or university they attend.

Thank you for sharing in our efforts to uphold every child's right to safe, healthy, and uplifting education!