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Stantec Environment and Natural Resources Technology Scholarship

Value: $1000

Deadline: December 10th, 2021

Details: Stantec has established a scholarship for students attending the Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program at Aurora College.

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • The applicant must be enrolled fulltime in the Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program
  • The applicant must demonstrate the ability to provide leadership or academic excellence through either a GPA of 3.0 (70% or higher) in your most recent year of College, or a letter of reference from your employer addressing your ability to provide leadership in your area of study

Disbursement:

  • $1000 for a student enrolled in the Aurora College Environment and Natural Resources Technology Program
    ▪ Bursary/Scholarship’s payable to a student will be initially applied to cover, if any, outstanding amounts due to their account

Awards will be determined jointly by Stantec and Aurora College.

Submit application package to:
Aurora College
scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca
Phone: (867) 920-3039
Fax: (867) 873-0333

 

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION  HERE

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Fort Smith Day Care Society Bursary

Fort Smith Daycare Society Bursary

Value: $1,000
Deadline: December 2nd, 2021
Details: The Fort Smith Daycare Society has established a $1,000 bursary paid in $500 split segments during the Fall/Winter semesters

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a Fort Smith, resident
  • The applicant must be enrolled in the Early Learning Child care or Early Childhood Development program at Aurora College
  • The recipient must detail in their statement letter how the bursary will support them financially in their academic pursuit
  • The recipient must have successfully completed the Fall semester and continued their enrolment to Winter term to receive the January portion

Disbursement:

  • $500 will be paid twice an academic year (December 15 & January 30)
    • Bursary/Scholarships payable to a student will be initially applied to cover, if any, outstanding amounts due to their account

Awards will be determined by the Aurora College Scholarship, Bursary Committee.

Apply to:
Aurora College
scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca
Bag 9700
5004-54th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
Phone: (867) 920-3030
Fax: (867) 873-0333

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AND INFORMATION SHEET HERE.

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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
Bursary Communication 2021-2022

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:

  1. Sahtu beneficiaries of the Northwest Territories.
  2. 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:

  1. Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a two-year diploma program or a four-year degree program with your major declared.
  2. Pursuing an education in Engineering, Commerce/Business, Computer Science or Electrical/Telecommunications.
  3. 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/

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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