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Scholarships by Program: Adult Upgrading

ATCO Developmental Studies Scholarships

Value: $1000

Number Available: 2 

Deadline:  February 28

Students must be enrolled full-time in the Developmental Studies & Access programs at any Aurora Campus Learning Centre. Applicants should complete the questionnaire on financial need and prepare a one-page type-written summary describing career goals, why the student should receive the scholarship, and how funds will be utilized.

Submit completed applications to:
Aurora Campus Student Services
PO Box 1008, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Tel: (867) 777-7800
Fax: (867) 777-2850
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

ATCO Continuous Academic Effort Scholarships

Value: $1000

Number Available: Varies

Deadline:  February 28th

Students must be enrolled full-time in Developmental Studies at any Aurora Campus Learning Centre and must:
• Submit a copy of attendance record or class participation mark
• Submit application form detailing all completed assigned tasks and assignments
• Submit one-page type-written summary describing educational goals while at Aurora College and any further education initiatives

Submit completed applications to:
Aurora Campus Student Services
PO Box 1008, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Tel: (867) 777-7800
Fax: (867) 777-2850
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Friends of Fred Carmichael Student Award Fund

Value: Varies

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  May 15, 2023

Established in 2008, the purpose of the Friends of Fred Carmichael Student Award Fund is to support residents of the Beaufort Delta and Sahtu regions who are attending Aurora College’s Adult Literacy and Basic Education program.

The Fund awards students for their efforts and commitment to their studies in spite of any personal challenges. It recognizes a student’s commitment to obtaining their education despite any hurdles or obstacles in their path. Applicants should give examples of their contribution to their community and the North. These could include, but are not limited to, leadership roles and volunteer activities. Applicants should be enrolled full-time in an Adult Literacy and Basic Education program at an Aurora College, Aurora Campus community learning center in the Beaufort-Delta or Sahtu regions of the Northwest Territories.

In order to be eligible to apply for the Friends of Fred Carmichael Student Award Fund, you must be:

  • Physically residing in an Aurora Campus community in the Beaufort or Sahtu region for 12 continuous months or more.
  • Enrolled in two or more courses in the Aurora College Adult Literacy and Basic Education (ALBE) or Developmental Studies program (applicant may not receive this award more than twice)
  • Not in receipt of student financial assistance from NWT Student Financial Assistance, ISETS of other sources

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Submit completed applications to:
Aurora Campus Student Counsellor and/or Student Success Coordinator
Aurora College, Aurora Campus
PO Box 1008, Inuvik, NT X0E 0T0
Tel: (867) 777-7815
Fax: (867) 777-2850
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Board of Governors Student Leadership Award

Value: $300

Number Available: 3

Deadline:  February 28th

In an effort to recognize and promote the contribution that Aurora College students make in the areas of leadership and community, the Aurora College Board of Governors annually presents an award to one student at each Aurora College campus. Recipients are decided by members of the Student Association at each Aurora College campus, and are presented with the award by a board member at the respective campus convocation exercise. Applicants are assessed on their impact upon students, the College and the community; their demonstration of excellence and innovation; their creativity in meeting challenges; and their success and sustainability. Any student or staff member may make nominations to the campus manager or director. Applications must include a completed and signed nomination form; a brief 1-2 page written background information document outlining the leadership and community service contribution, the innovation and creativity used to meet the challenges, and the level of success; two letters of support from parties served; and/or any other documentation deemed relevant.

Submit completed applications to:
Campus Director at your campus
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Aurora College is situated on the traditional territories and homeland of the Dene, Inuvialuit, Métis and Cree peoples of the Northwest Territories. We are grateful to the many Indigenous peoples of the NWT for allowing us the opportunity to learn, work and live on their lands. We are also deeply grateful for the generous sharing of Indigenous Knowledge, wisdom and ways of knowing, being, doing and believing with our students and employees.

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