Ovintiv is proud to provide bursaries, books and supplies for Indigenous students enrolled in post-secondary education, as well as mentoring and tutoring programs for Indigenous high school students. Supporting education is a cornerstone of our community investment strategy, as it provides long-term benefits for the community.
This summer, Ovintiv partnered with academic institutions within some of our U.S. operating areas to create new, Indigenous-focused scholarships. In doing so, we will support educational opportunities for future generations and honor a former employee at the same time.
Elton Blackhair Indigenous Tribe Member Scholarship – Wasatch Academy
Ovintiv and the Wasatch Academy established a scholarship in memory of Elton Blackhair. Elton was an employee, a member of the Ute Indian Tribe, and an academy graduate. The Elton Blackhair Scholarship honors and acknowledges Elton’s many contributions to his family, friends, community, coworkers, and alma mater. Elton was committed to improving relations between various tribes across the United States. The $10,000 annual scholarship is for an Indigenous Ute Tribe member attending the Wasatch Academy.
The Wasatch Academy’s mission is to educate students from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and equip graduates with the educational foundation, personal maturity, and confidence to succeed in life.
The Ovintiv Native American Scholarship – The University of Utah
The Ovintiv Native American Scholarship will be offered annually to students from a federally recognized tribe, with a preference for students from the Ute Indian Tribe.
This scholarship will help advance the University of Utah American Indian Resource Center’s (AIRC) mission of recruiting and retaining Native American students, leading up to their graduation. The Ovintiv Native American Scholarship will provide financial aid to offset the cost of tuition and/or any other education-related expenses to promising students as selected by the AIRC Scholarship Selection Committee. The one-time award of $5,000 will be offered to five students for a total annual scholarship commitment of $25,000.
