|  | Aboriginal scholarships, education and employment programs
Imperial Oil supports several scholarship programs designed to help Aboriginal students complete post-secondary education and develop technical skills in fields related to the petroleum industry. A variety of training programs are also available to build capability within the Aboriginal communities.
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Scholarships
National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF)
Through NAAF, Imperial provides post-secondary bursary awards to Aboriginal students residing in the western provinces and territories. In 2007, over $20,000 was awarded to nine students who are studying engineering, science or business.
Congratulations to our 2007 recipients.
To learn more or apply for this post-secondary education bursary, visit NAAF's website.
* For students currently receiving an award under the former Imperial Oil Aboriginal Scholarship Awards Program, please contact Lisa Fahey-Jacko at (403) 237-4104 or by e-mail.
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Cold Lake Operations Scholarship
The Imperial Oil resources division provides scholarships to members of First Nations or Metis communities in the Cold Lake and surrounding area to provide the education and technical skills related to our Cold Lake operations.
Learn more or download the application form to apply for this award. The application deadline is June 30.
Norman Wells Operations Sahtu Aboriginal Scholarship
The Imperial Oil resources division also provides scholarships to the members of the Sahtu region in the Northwest Territories near our Norman Wells Operations. Two scholarships are awarded each year to Sahtu beneficiaries pursuing undergraduate post-secondary studies in disciplines relevant to the Norman Wells operations.
Learn more or download the application form to apply for this award. The application deadline is August 31.
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Science Education Employment Development (SEED) Scholarships
SEED is a partnership between Imperial Oil and Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. The Imperial Oil SEED scholarship is available to eligible Six Nations students enrolled full-time in engineering, petroleum technologies, business administration, commerce, computer science, earth science and related disciplines.
To learn more about this initiative, apply for a scholarship or view the latest recipients, visit SEED's website. Remember, the application deadline is July 1.
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Education and Employment Programs
Cold Lake Operations Native Internship Program
This training and internship program provides a unique opportunity to qualified Aboriginal people from First Nations and Metis Settlements neighbouring our Cold Lake operations. The Native Internship Program has been recognized by the Alberta Chamber of Resources as the recipient of its Rewarding Partnership Award.
Learn more or download the application form to apply for this program.
Norman Wells Northern Development Program
This two-year training program is open to qualified aboriginal people from the Sahtu First Nations and Metis communities, interested in long-term career opportunities at our Norman Wells Operations.
For more information contact (867) 587-3170.
Science Education and Employment Development (SEED) Program
In addition to Imperial's scholarship, SEED has also developed a number of educational initiatives focused on providing Six Nations of the Grand River Territory people with the skills needed for careers with Imperial Oil, the petroleum industry and other manufacturing industries.
Visit the SEED website for more information or contact Julie Ferguson at (519) 339-4015.
Visions of Harmony - Sarnia
Imperial participates in the Visions of Harmony Education and Training Partnership, where representatives from local First Nations, industry, government and education develop programs to encourage Aboriginal youth to stay in school and consider careers in technology and skilled trades.
Learn more...
Contact us by e-mail or:
Janet Maaten
Aboriginal Affairs Manager
237 Fourth Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3M9
Phone: (403) 237-3710 Fax: (403) 237-2166
| Julie Ferguson
Community and Aboriginal Affairs Advisor
Products and Chemicals, Central Region
P.O. Box 3004
Sarnia, ON N7T 7M5
Phone: (519) 339-4015 Fax: (519) 339-4491
| Paula Mcmillan
Community and Aboriginal Affairs Advisor
Cold Lake Operations
Bonnyville, AB T9N 2J7
Phone: (780) 639-5194 Fax: (780) 639-5102
| Sandy Whiteman
Community Affairs Advisor
Norman Wells, NT X0E 0V0
Phone: (867) 587-3170 Fax: (867)587-3106
| Mary Pat Campbell
Stakeholder Relations Advisor, Kearl oil sands project
237 Fourth Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB T2P 3M9
Phone: (403) 237-2307 Fax: (403) 237-2203
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