The Building a Better Future initiative provides financial support to eligible Syilx Okanagan Nation members. This scholarship, bursary and award initiative recognizes student perseverance and achievement to encourage our members to continue their educational pursuits.
These scholarships, bursaries and awards are for high school students graduating this Spring of 2025 and/or students starting or continuing a post-secondary program in the fall of 2025. Students are welcome to apply for multiple awards – please read eligibility requirements of each available award.
High School Graduates of 2025/26
Syilx Siya Awards – $1000 (2 available sponsored by EMB)
Syilx Siya Awards – $1000 (1 available sponsored by FortisBC)
Each scholarship, bursary and award have its own set of additional criteria and deadlines. Please make sure to read each award for the full set of eligibility requirements. If you are a high school student who has been accepted to a post-secondary institution in a program equal to or greater than 2 years, you are also eligible to apply for the post-secondary institution bursaries. However, post-secondary students are NOT allowed to apply for high school awards.
Important Dates
Application deadline: Applications to open Spring 2026
