What They're Looking For
Ethnicity: Aboriginal, Inuit, or Metis
Program: Journalism
About Scholarship
To encourage Indigenous Peoples to pursue a career in journalism through a combination of studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution and experience in a newsroom. It was established in 1990 in honour of Gillis Purcell and his dedication to the quality of journalism as general manager of The Canadian Press from 1945 to 1969.
A gift of $4,000, intended to defray education costs, is awarded to the successful applicant. Scholarship recipients with appropriate experience and qualifications may also receive an offer of temporary employment or other opportunities at The Canadian Press, at the sole discretion of the scholarship provider.
About Company
The Canadian Press is Canada's trusted news source and leader in providing real-time, bilingual multimedia stories across print, broadcast and digital platforms.
From breaking regional, national and international stories to the biggest events in politics, sports, business, entertainment and lifestyle, The Canadian Press is there when it matters, delivering news about Canadians to Canadians, 24/7/365. We give Canadians an authentic, unbiased source, driven by truth, accuracy and timeliness.
For a century, our more than 180 journalists have kept Canadians informed, providing depth, breadth and perspective with their award-winning storytelling and unwavering commitment to first-rate journalism.