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It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of our long-time Chair of the Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) Board of Directors, Tony Williams. Surrounded by …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - Apply Now!
Thank you for submitting your application to attend the VJKF 2025 In-Person Program! I just applied, now what? Our team has been diligently reviewing each application, and we would …
Program Information
The VJKF Program offers Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, and Inuit) high school students* an opportunity to spend one week conducting research in the fields of science, technology, …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - Contact Us
[email protected] THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS To increase the number of Indigenous students graduating from pure and applied science, engineering, and mathematics …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - Newsroom
The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation (VJKF) proudly announces the election of DeDe DeRose as Chair and President, marking a historic milestone as DeDe becomes the first …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - About Us
The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. Meet Verna J. Kirkness LIFELONG …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - Parents / Guardians FAQs
The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. What is required to apply? Our VJKF In …
Susan O'Brien Memorial & VJKF Scholarship Application
To commemorate Susan’s hard work and dedication to The Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation, our Foundation is offering one $1,500 scholarship to an Indigenous student that …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - Student FAQs
The VJKF Program develops motivated role models who foster the importance of graduating from high school and obtaining a postsecondary education. What is required to apply? Our VJKF In …
Verna J. Kirkness Education Foundation - 2021 VJKF Scholarships
If you attended the VJKF Program in 2021, you are eligible for a scholarship. Information and application on website.