The “Step Up” award, initiated by a Christian Island Cottager, assists Beausoleil First Nation Youth in their pursuit of post-secondary education, whether it be with an accredited University or College, a training or apprenticeship program, an internship, a program of part-time studies or any of a number of other educations enterprises. The intent of the award, which adheres to an expansive definition of “post-secondary education”, is intended to help a broad range of graduating secondary school students take the next steps towards their future through further education.