*First Nation Status, Non-status, Inuit or Métis ancestry can be demonstrated in any of the following ways:

• Status card for First Nations applicants
• Band/Treaty card
• Letter from band chief or mayor, or band office for First Nations applicants
• Métis membership card, OR recognizable proof of connection to parent(s) or grand-parent(s) with a Métis membership card, through a long-form birth certificate or baptism certificate demonstrating that relationship (photocopies are acceptable).
• Inuit beneficiary card
• Students who are non-status First Nation must send a photocopy of the band card issued to parents or grandparents along with a long-form birth certificate or baptism certificate clearly demonstrating their relationship to the individual listed on the band card.

Baccalaureate level

• Be of First Nation Status or Non-status, Inuit or Métis*
• Have or be eligible for Canadian citizenship
• Be studying in Canada at a Canadian University or College, enrolled in a 2^nd year (or beyond) Bachelor degree
• Be able to produce a transcript of grades from a post-secondary educational institution (in nursing or another discipline).

To apply

1. Please complete in full the Baccalaureate Application Form.
2. Please have three academic or work referees complete the Appendix "B": Referee appraisal at the baccalaureate level. The Referees must complete it on computer, print it out for their signature and give it to you in a sealed/signed envelope.

3. Before sending your application, please read and review very carefully the Checklist as it includes a list of supporting documents you must provide with your application.

Masters level

Eligibility criteria at the Master's level

 Applicants must:

• Be of First Nation Status or Non-status, Inuit or Métis*
• Have or be eligible for Canadian citizenship
• Be studying in Canada at a Canadian University or College, enrolled in a Masters degree.
• Be able to produce a transcript of grades from their last level of study
• Be RNs enrolled in a Master of Nursing Program or in a nursing program which will qualify them to become RNs at the Master’s level.

To apply

1. Please complete in full the Master's Application Form.
2. Please have three academic or work referees complete the Appendix "B": Referee appraisal at the master's level. The Referees must complete in on computer, print it out for signature and give it to you in a sealed/signed envelope.
3. Before sending your application, please read and review very carefully the Checklist as it includes a list of supporting documents you must provide with your application.

Doctoral level

Eligibility criteria at the PhD level

 Applicants must:

• Be of First Nation Status or Non-status, Inuit or Métis*
• Have or be eligible for Canadian citizenship
• Be studying in Canada at a Canadian University or College, enrolled in a PhD degree.
• Be able to produce a transcript of grades from their last level of study
• Be normally enrolled in Nursing PhD or a health related field if this will impact advancing in nursing.
• Please note that RNs doing thesis work are also eligible.

To apply

1. Please complete in full the PhD Application Form.
2. Please have three academic or work referees complete the Appendix "B": Referee appraisal at the PhD level. The Referees must complete it on computer, print it out for signature and give it to you in a sealed/signed envelope.
3. Before sending your application, please read and review very carefully the Checklist as it includes a list of supporting documents you must provide with your application. 

Nurse Practitioner level

Eligibility criteria for nurse practitioners

• Be of First Nation Status or Non-status, Inuit or Métis*
• Have or be eligible for Canadian citizenship
• Be studying in Canada at a Canadian University or College, enrolled in a Nurse Practitioner degree.
• Applicants must be able to produce a transcript of grades from their last level of study

To apply

1. Please complete in full the Nurse Practitioner Application Form.
2. Please have three academic or work referees complete the Appendix "B": Referee appraisal for nurse practitioners. The Referees must complete it on computer, print it out for signature and give it to you in a sealed/signed envelope.
3. Before sending your application, please read and review very carefully the Checklist as it includes a list of supporting documents you must provide with your application. 

Reporting obligations for successful candidates 2009-2010

1. You need to submit by the end of November 2009:

   1. Progress Report

   2. Guidelines to completing the Progress Report
      Proof of registration and acceptance to the second term.
       

2. You need to submit by the end of April 2010:

   1. Final Report

   2. Guidelines to completing the Final Report
      Final transcript.