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Butler-Hushagen Health Education Fund

Value: TBA

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  May 15th

Established in by 2020 Rob Butler and Tannis Hushagen, the Butler-Hushagen Health Education Fund was established to support Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Yukon residents pursuing post-secondary studies in a health-related field.

Prerequisites Applications for the scholarship are open to individuals who are a resident of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon for a minimum of two years. To be eligible, an individual must be registered to attend a University, College or Technical Institute (e.g. SAIT) or an accredited program leading to a Degree or Diploma in a health-related field and planning on returning to the North after studies are complete.

Applications The deadline for applications is May 15 of each year. Applications must include a written essay of a maximum of 500 words on:

  • How they have demonstrated the academic ability to be successful in their chosen field,
  • How providing the scholarship to the applicant will benefit the north,
  • The applicant’s past/current involvement in and contribution(s) to their community,
  • Willingness to be involved in promotional activities in relation to this grant.

Applications must also include:

  1. Written confirmation of acceptance in a University, College or Technical Institute (e.g. SAIT) or an accredited program leading to a Degree or Diploma in a health-related field,
  2. Information on the field of study being undertaken,
  3. Educational transcripts for the most recent year of study,
  4. One letter of reference from a teacher, health care professional or community leader,
  5. A Proof of Residency (PDF 176kb) form must be submitted along with the application.

Submit completed applications to Yellowknife Community Foundation:  https://www.ykcf.ca/home/scholarships/butler-hushagen-health-education-fund/

UNW Local 32 Student Citizenship Award

Value: $250 to $500

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  First Week of April

Applicants must be full-time Aurora College students at Yellowknife North Slave Campus in good academic standing. If two applicants are chosen, each will receive $250. If only one is chosen, $500 will be awarded. Applicants must submit the following:

  • A letter demonstrating or supporting your citizenship roles: participating and contributing to college life, helping others, community volunteer work, etc.
  • A letter of support from an Aurora College instructor.
  • A letter of support from a fellow college student.

Submit completed applications to:
President, Local 32, UNW, Yellowknife

Thebacha Campus Student Association Student of the Year Award

Value: $100 and a plaque

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  March 31st

Awarded for outstanding leadership in student interests, issues, and activities. Any student who is in a full-time program (a six-month-plus program and having a 60 percent class workload) is eligible for nomination. Staff and students are able to nominate students for this award. Nominators must give a brief summary of reasons why they feel the student qualifies. The award is dependent on the voting results of the Thebacha Campus student body.

This award is by nomination by any Aurora College student member.

Submit nominations to:

Thebacha Campus Student Association

or

Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Yellowknife Community Foundation – Yellowknife Campus Scholarship

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  TBD

This Aurora College Scholarship was established in 2009 to provide support for students from Yellowknife attending the Yellowknife / North Slave Campus of Aurora College. Applicants must be registered in a second or subsequent year of study at the Yellowknife / North Slave Campus of Aurora College and have resided in Yellowknife for a minimum of three years, prior to applying for the award. Factors taken into consideration in reviewing grant applications include community involvement, commitment to the applicant’s program of study, and economic need.

Applicants must submit:

  • Proof of registration and attendance in a second or subsequent year of study in a degree or diploma program at the Yellowknife / North Slave Campus of Aurora College
  • Their program of study
  • Proof of Yellowknife Residency (PDF 176kb) for at least three (3) years.
  • A personal essay (up to 500 words) outlining the student’s involvement in activities that make Yellowknife a better community
  • Two letters of reference

Submit completed applications on the Yellowknife Community Foundation website: https://www.ykcf.ca/home/scholarships/aurora-college-scholarship/

Town of Fort Smith Academic Achievement Award

Value: $250 and a plaque

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  March 31st

This award is presented at Convocation by the Town of Fort Smith to a full-time Thebacha Campus student who has had excellent attendance, excellent academic achievement, and has demonstrated community involvement.

This award is by nomination by any Thebacha Campus student or staff member.

Nominations should be submitted to:
Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

SLR Consulting Bursary For 2nd Year Students

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  October 15th

This bursary is available to students who are enrolled in the 2nd year of the Environment Natural Resource Technology Program. Applicants must be residents of the Northwest Territories. First Nations, Inuit or Metis students will be given priority. Preference will be given to applicants who have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% in their first year of the program. Applicants who can clearly demonstrate their commitment to the field of Environmental and Natural Resource through involvement in related volunteer and/or paid work and/or hobbies are also preferred.

Applicants must submit:

  • a 150-250 word letter of interest describing why you have chosen the field of Environment and Natural Resources Technology as your area of study, your past or current involvement in this field and what you have done to demonstrate your commitment to this area
  • where possible, a reference letter from an employer (paid or voluntary), instructor, or trainer
  • a completed application form
  • a transcript showing completion of 1st year ENRTP

Submit completed applications to:
Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Stantec Environment and Natural Resources Technology Scholarship

Value: $1000

Number Available: 2

Deadline:  October 26, 2020

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

Awards will be determined jointly by Stantec and Aurora College.

Submit completed applications to:
Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Clark Builders Scholarship for Apprenticeship Students

Value: $1000

Number Available: 1

Deadline:  June 30, 2021

“Clark Builders.” has established one $1,000 scholarship for Apprenticeship students attending Aurora College.

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a member of the Salt River First Nation
  • The applicant must be enrolled into Apprenticeship Training during the 2020-2021 Academic year
  • The applicant must have maintained/achieved academic or scholastic average of 80%

Awards will be determined jointly by “Clark Builders.” and Aurora College.

Submit completed applications to:
Office of the Registrar
Aurora College
PO Box 600
Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0
Tel: (867) 872-7500
Fax: (867) 872-4511
Email: scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca

Inuvialuit Regional Corporation – Various Scholarships

Value:  Various

Number Available: Multiple

Deadline:  Various

Inuvialuit Education Foundation (IEF) is a registered charitable organization that was established in 1990. One of its goals is to establish specific educational assistance goals and programs linked to beneficiary recruitment and career development within Inuvialuit Regional Corporation (IRC), Inuvialuit Development Corporation and subsidiaries.

Please refer to the IRC Scholarship Opportunities web page for more details and application procedures.

Gwich’in Education Foundation Scholarship

Value: Varies

Number Available: multiple

Deadline:  Within 90 days of last term of study

Applicant must have maintained an average of 80% or above in full-time studies, for one year (2 consecutive semesters) of study.
● Applicants must apply within 90 days of their last term of study

For more information on the application process, please review the Gwich’in Education Foundation Application Guidebook

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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