Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (National Program)
NOTE- The SISLP is time limited and based on available resources! It is important to send in your fully completed application and supporting documentation as soon as possible!
The IDC Support for Indigenous Student Learning Program (SISLP) is a time-limited program available to Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) students of limited financial resources, including Indigenous students living with disabilities.
The objective of the SISLP is to provide technology and / or other technology related supports, to Indigenous learners to assist in improving their access and participation in education, training and lifelong learning in order to be successful in their studies and future career paths. IDC is accepting applications from Indigenous students from across Canada, inclusive of all provinces, territories, and Indigenous communities.
Are You Eligible?
Applicants must be of Indigenous ancestry (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit);
Applicants must demonstrate a clear financial need for SISLP support;
For the purpose of applicants identifying as living with a disability AND demonstrating a clear financial need, the following definition of disability will be used:
“Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment — or a functional limitation — whether permanent, temporary or episodic in nature, or evident or not, that, in interaction with a barrier, hinders a person’s full and equal participation in society.”Applicants must be enrolled in formal education at any level from kindergarten to post-secondary, OR taking courses through an accredited institution, AND must be actively attending;
Educational programs attended must be of no less than one year in duration (either online, remotely, or on-site learning);
Applicants cannot have received prior support from the BCANDS SSLP (now IDC SISLP), must not have received/be receiving support for equipment/technology from their Nation, community, or any other government or organization program;
Applicants must be a resident of Canada;
Applicants, whose course’s final completion / graduation is less than 3 months away at the time of the application review, will be considered, however will not be prioritized;
Applications for the SISLP are for individual learners only, schools, organizations; communities, etc. are not eligible to apply.
In order to be considered, the SISLP application must be fully completed, including Section 6. IDC will verify the applicant's enrolment, attendance (online, remote, or in-class), and financial need. IDC reserves the right to refuse any application and to determine the level of support approved. IDC will prioritize approvals based on the information provided in the application, the demonstrated need, and the date received. Applicant's receiving support from their Nation, community, governments or other organizational programs, in relation to technology, may be deemed ineligible.
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, however to be considered must be received by IDC no later than March 15, 2023. Due to the limited financial resources available and high demand, IDC recommends that applicants submit their completed application as early as possible. Late applications will not be reviewed. In the event that the program’s resources have been fully expended prior to March 15, 2023 the application process will be closed. Should you require assistance or clarity regarding the application or have questions regarding the SISLP, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact SISLP
#6, 1610 Island Highway
Victoria, British Columbia V9B 1H8
Toll Free: 1-888-815-5511
Victoria Capital Region: (250) 381-7303
Fax: (250) 381-7312
Email: sislp@bcands.bc.ca
