Scholarships by Campus: All Campuses
NTPC Bursary Program
Deadline: September 30 — Value: $1000 per community serviced by NTPC
The NWT Power Corporation is dedicated to developing a skilled, committed and professional workforce and wants to encourage northern residents to further their education in order to develop a sustainable local workforce. The following bursary program is being offered to assist students with their post-secondary education in an effort to empower residents to attain their career aspirations.
A $1,000 bursary will be offered for post-secondary education in any field the Corporation employs. Preference will be given to those students furthering their education in fields the Corporation is having challenges recruiting. This bursary will be available to one student in every community the Corporation services or has a presence. It is open to all current post-secondary students who attended high school in the Northwest Territories.
Applicants must be enrolled in a field of study the Corporation employs, which may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Engineering, Technologies or Computer Science programs,
- Business, Commerce or Accounting programs,
- Health, Safety or Environmental programs, and
- Various Trades.
In situations where more than one applicant per community has met the criteria for the bursary, the applicant enrolled in the field of study that is most challenging for the Corporation to recruit for will be given priority consideration.
The application deadline is September 30. Funds will be awarded via cheques mailed directly to the recipients or direct deposit.
Email questions or completed application packages to:
- Jill Zdebiak
- jzdebiak@ntpc.com
- Phone: (867) 874-5212
George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund
Deadline: May 15 — Value: N/A
The George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by the Cleary family. The scholarship is intended to encourage Indigenous residents and Sahtu beneficiaries of the Northwest Territories to pursue a post-secondary or trades educations, giving them the opportunity to help their communities grow and prosper.
Applicants must be:
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Sahtu beneficiaries of the Northwest Territories.
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Pursuing a post-secondary or trades education.
For more information, go to: https://www.ykcf.ca/home/scholarships/george-cleary-memorial-scholarship-fund/
Imperial Oil Scholarships – Sahtu Indigenous Scholarship Program
Deadline: September 15 — Value: $3500
Imperial’s Norman Wells operation offers these scholarships each year to Sahtu beneficiaries entering post-secondary studies. The award is designed to cover tuition, other compulsory fees, textbooks and supplies, while also assisting with living expenses during
the course of the academic year. The maximum amount of the award is $3,500 per year for college and technical schools and $4,500 per year for university.
The purpose of the scholarship program is to encourage and assist Sahtu beneficiaries to pursue undergraduate post-secondary studies in disciplines relevant to the petroleum industry and Imperial’s Norman Wells operation. In conjunction with other recruitment and on-the-job training programs, the Sahtu Indigenous Scholarship Program forms an important part of Imperial’s strategy for increasing the employment of Sahtu beneficiaries at Imperial’s Norman Wells operation.
Eligibility requirements: Be a Sahtu beneficiary; Maintain residency in the Northwest Territories; Enrolment in disciplines relevant to the Norman Wells operation will be considered a priority. Relevant disciplines include but are not limited to: engineering, geology, geophysics, accounting, computer science, business administration and petroleum technologies; Be registered as a full-time student in a recognized educational institution.
For more information, go to: https://www.imperialoil.ca/-/media/Imperial/Files/Sahtu-Indigenous-scholarship-program.pdf
Norman Wells Land Corporation Scholarships
Deadline: Various — Value: Various
The Norman Wells Land Corporation coordinates multiple scholarships for NWLC members.
Applicants must provide a written request for the scholarship and their reason for seeking the scholarship. A letter of acceptance by the educational institute is to be provided as well.
Send information to receptionist@nwlc.ca or Norman Wells Land Corporation P.O. Box 69 Norman Wells X0E0V0
For more information, please go to: https://nwlc.ca/index.php/events-news/scholarships
Sahtú Renewable Resources Board Scholarships
Deadline: N/A — Value: $2000-$3500
People can apply for an Ɂehdzo Got’ı̨nę Gots’ę́ Nákedı scholarship if they fit the following description:
- Pursuing a college diploma or university degree or minimum of two-year certificate program in Environmental Studies, Native Studies, or a related field
- Sahtú beneficiary or NWT resident who has completed the last two-years of high school in the Sahtú Settlement Area
- Have a 70% (B-average) or higher in the last year of full-time study
- Enrolled as a full-time student during tenure of the scholarship
For more information, please go to: https://www.srrb.nt.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=129&Itemid=644
Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government’s Scholarship and Bursary
Deadline: June 30 & October 31 — Value: Various
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, BURSARY, OR UPGRADING FUND students must be:
- enrolled as a beneficiary in the Sahtú Comprehensive Agreement with the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government;
- accepted as a full-time student in an accredited university, college or in a certificate/diploma program; and
- must have a 70% average or equivalent.
For more information, please go to: https://www.deline.ca/en/government/scholarship-and-bursary/
Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship
Value: $4000
Number Available: 6
Deadline: August 15th
Northwestel is excited to provide six scholarships in the amount of $4000.00 each to eligible applicants who are residents within our Northern British Columbia, Northern Alberta, Yukon, NWT, and Nunavut operating areas who are attending post-secondary schools in Commerce/Business or who are pursuing post-secondary education in Engineering, Electrical/Telecommunications, and Computer Sciences! Their goal is to award at least three scholarships to Indigenous students. The winners will be presented with a letter of offer guaranteeing them a position as a summer student for the upcoming summer.
To be eligible, applicants must be:
- Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a two-year diploma program or a four-year degree program with your major declared.
- Pursuing an education in Engineering, Commerce/Business, Computer Science or Electrical/Telecommunications.
- Northern resident – residing within Northwestel’s above-referenced Operating Areas.
For more information, check out the Northwestel scholarship page: https://www.nwtel.ca/northern-futures-scholarship
NWT Metis Nation Scholarships
Value: Various
Number Available: Multiple
Deadline: November 20th
The Northwest Territory Métis Nation leadership has established a scholarship program, for NWTMN members, to support their development through education and training. The program offers up to 21 scholarships annually with a total value of $15,750. They are available to high-school, trades, college and university students. Scholarship priority will be given to students who have not received a previous scholarship from the NWTMN. The Committee recognizes academic goals and achievements, career plans, contributions to ones’ community and financial need. Special consideration is provided to those students who demonstrate their interest in a respect for others by volunteering within their community.
For more information: http://nwtmetisnation.ca/training/
Dehcho First Nations Scholarships
Value: Various
Number Available: Multiple
Deadline: June 30th
Dehcho First Nations Memorial Awards & Scholarships were established in 1995 by the Dehcho First Nations Leadership. It was the vision then, and continues today, that Dehcho Dene descendants confidently pursue post-secondary education. The Dehcho First Nations’ goal is for Dehcho descendants to take advantage of post-secondary education and achieve equitable representation in post-secondary institutions.
These Memorial Awards and Scholarships provides support for advancement of Dehcho Dene. The goals for Dehcho descendants are self-reliance, self-determination and well-being. This goal is achieved by supporting the education and training of our Dehcho descendants in post-secondary education. It is the hope these individuals will come home to the Dehcho to help build capacity and lead our First Nation into a healthy future.
For more information: https://dehcho.org/education-training/iset-scholarship-awards/#1467051519951-2803da76-c9ee