Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards
The Belcourt Brosseau Métis Awards (BBMA) Fund was established to help Métis Albertans realize self-sufficiency through post-secondary education and skills development.
The BBMA were established in 2001 by the directors of the Canative Housing Corporation, Orval Belcourt, Dr. Herb Belcourt, and Georges Brosseau.
Since 2002, the BBMA have provided more than $6.7 million in over 1,500 awards to more than 1,100 Métis Albertans studying at institutions across Alberta. These awards are the largest non-governmental source of student funding for Métis students in Canada. Learn more about the awards here.
Awards Criteria & How to Apply
Applicants must:
Alberta Métis, of any age, who apply for these awards must demonstrate financial need and have a connection to the Métis community. Applicants are evaluated on a number of criteria, including but not limited to: likelihood of improved opportunities through education, connection to the Métis community, financial need, and personal circumstances. Two current references are also required.
Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000 for the applicant’s current school year and are for tuition and fees only. A student can apply each school year for an award. Priority is given to applicants entering their first year of post-secondary studies.
You can find more information about award criteria and priorities in the Online Application.
We encourage applicants to also seek other sources of funding. Some students may be eligible for other scholarships, bursaries, and awards. You can also find further resource information by clicking here.
Donors
The BBMA Panel and Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) gratefully acknowledge those donors who have contributed to endowed funds that support the awards.
- A.T. Brosseau Family
- Alberta Advanced Education
- Alberta Health Services
- Alberta Ministry of Health
- Alma McConnell
- Canative Housing Corp.
- Chris and Pat Cowden
- City of Edmonton
- Edmonton Shriners
- Elder Marge Friedel
- Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
- Kiwanis Club of Sherwood Park
- J. V. Robinson Family
- Métis Child & Family Services
- Naomi Rau Family
- Pembina Pipeline
- Rozen Steel
- Shell Canada Limited
- Suncor
- Syncrude Canada Limited
- Tervita Corporation
- Telus
- Tuccaro Trust
We also receive an annual contribution to the BBMA from Alberta Scholarship Programs.
Click here to donate to the BBMA Fund at ECF.
Awards Panel
The BBMA Panel comprises Métis Albertans who share the vision of the three Founders and are committed to their enduring legacy. The BBMA Panel guides the BBMA program and reviews applications for awards.
Founders:
- Orval Belcourt
- Dr. Herb Belcourt (deceased)
- Georges Brosseau
Awards Panel:
- Kathryn Brosseau (Chair)
- Dr. John Brosseau
- Harold Robinson
- Barry Belcourt
- Brenda Bourque-Stratichuk
- Lisa Higgerty
- Michelle Poirier
Volunteers
Many volunteers, including past award recipients, are involved in supporting the BBMA program, including raising awareness of the awards, evaluating award applications, and helping at the annual awards celebration. We appreciate their involvement and support of the BBMA.
Awards Celebration
Each year, past and present recipients, their families, the Métis community, and corporate sponsors are invited to a cultural celebration of student success.
The 2017 awards celebration will be held:
September 23, 2017 at 3pm
Ramada Edmonton Hotel & Conference Centre
(11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton, AB)
For sponsorship opportunities, please click here. Click here to see pictures of the event and here to see a list of sponsors.
Contact BBMA
Theresa Majeran is the Communications Coordinator for the awards. If you would like Theresa to visit your community organization or school to talk about the awards, or if you want more information about the celebration or corporate donations, contact Theresa at: 780-977-5515 or by email at communications@bbma.ca.