Gil Purcell Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Aboriginal Canadians

Established in 1990 in memory of Gillis Purcell, this $4,000 scholarship is designed to encourage Aboriginal Canadians to enter the field of journalism. The scholarship includes an offer of summer employment at The Canadian Press or one of its affiliated companies.

Students must either be enrolled in a journalism program or actively involved in a volunteer capacity with a student newspaper or broadcast station.

Many influential Inuit leaders, including Mary Simon and Jose Kusugak, began their careers in journalism – eligible Inuit currently working in this field are encouraged to apply.