Student Support

We firmly believe in supporting students in all aspects of their academic journey, by offering a variety of resources to support student success and well-being. We encourage you to reach out to us directly, so we can point you in the right direction and ensure you are given the best tools possible to make your student experience more enjoyable

Scholarships, Funding and Bursaries

A wide array of student financial support resources are available to Indigenous students at SCS, including scholarships, bursaries, loans, and more. To learn more about our financial support resources or to get help in finding the right resources for you, please email us directly at indigenousrelations.scs [at] mcgill.ca

Elder in-residence

Elders in-residence are available to guide students, faculty and staff on mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health needs from a holistic Indigenous perspective. The Elder can provide advice, guidance, mentorship and much more from the vast life experience they have. To learn more about how you can get into contact with an Elder through SCS, please email Fabiola ChouhaÌýdirectly at fabiola.chouha [at] mcgill.ca.

Tutoring

We offer tutoring services to all students that may be having difficulties in their course(s). To learn more about the tutoring services, and how we can match you with a tutor to support you in your studies, please email us directly at indigenousrelations.scs [at] mcgill.ca.

Career Advising & Transition Services (CATS)

The Career Advising & Transition Services (CATS) uses a community-based approach to create a dynamic learning and sharing environment that is inclusive and inspired, and offers valuable opportunities for self-reflection, informed decision-making and strategic action. Gain the clarity, skills, confidence and connections needed to excel in the current labour market and be future ready through soft skills training, professional development workshops, recruitment events, volunteering, mentoring, internships and plenty of other activities including resume writing, LinkedIn optimization and interview practice. Join our newsletter or social media to be informed about our upcoming events and other exclusive networking activities. For more details please contact Valerie Ndiweni at cats [at] mcgill.ca

Writing Centre

Whether you want to refine your academic writing skills or learn to write for a specific professional audience, the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Writing Centre is the place for you! As a student in one of the MWC’s courses or workshops, you'll learn essential skills, strategies, and techniques that will help you to succeed both at university and in any number of professions. To learn more about the SCS Writing Centre, please contact us directly at indigenousrelations.scs [at] mcgill.ca.

Office for Students with Disabilities

The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides support services and reasonable accommodations to undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral students with documented disabilities of either a permanent, temporary, or episodic nature. They foster an accessible and inclusive university experience for ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ’s diverse student population in collaboration with other Student Services and the wider ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ community through resources and services. To learn more about OSD and how they can help you, please contact us directly at indigenousrelations.scs [at] mcgill.ca
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