Value: $350/month (single student) or $550/month (student with dependents)
Number Available: multiple
Deadline: March 31
Registered Participant in the Gwich’in Land Claim
Full-time student in certificate, diploma or degree program
60% average or higher on last official transcript
UCAP/OCAP/College Pathways/ Academic Upgrading: First year receiving funding for academic upgrading
For more information on the application process, please review the Gwich’in Education Foundation Application Guidebook
Value: Varies
Number Available: Varies
Deadline: Staff Nomination for Convocation
Local 29 would like to honour and reward the hard work of its clientele by establishing a financial prize. This prize is awarded annually to two (2) students of Aurora Campus who have demonstrated overall academic excellence as well as excellent citizenship. The faculty and staff of Local 29 represent the employees of Aurora Campus, its Learning Centre and Aurora Research Institute. Through their employment in the field of education and research they demonstrate that they are committed to education and its associated philosophies. This includes recognizing learning as a lifelong process, seeking excellence through fulfilling the goals and mission statement of the college and working towards promoting student success and serving students as they seek to maximize their education. Local 29 feels that it is important to reflect these beliefs and values in a tangible fashion through the establishment of the two awards.
The criteria for this award is as follows:
• Overall academic excellence: As final marks are rarely submitted by the time convocation occurs (due to practicum’s, ongoing courses, summer session, etc…) the same criteria for establishing whether a student will graduate may be used to determine overall academic excellence. An instructor, in their professional opinion, will know if a student will continue to do so. Substantive and historical documentation may be submitted, but the nominating instructor should detail in their letter why they feel that the student is deserving of the award.
• Excellent citizenship: This criteria for determining excellent citizenship will be based on student’s contributions to their class, program, campus, and/ or community and should be documented (letters and emails of support, participation, activities, etc…).
Nominations are submitted to UNW Local 29 Executive
Value: $1000
Number Available: 1
Deadline: March 31
Applicants must be enrolled full-time in the Office Administration certificate program at Aurora College, Aurora Campus. Applicants should:
• Submit a copy of their transcripts from fall semester (obtain from Admissions Officer)
• Submit up-to-date marks, verified by their instructor
• Submit 1-2 page (typed, double spaced) letter on “any innovative ideas you, as a resident or community member, have for possible improvements to the town of Inuvik
** Preference may be given to residents of Inuvik.
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
Value: Plaque
Number Available: 1
Deadline: Nominations due one month prior to graduation
Each year Aurora Campus instructors or students nominate an individual who has demonstrated excellence in improving their own educational standards. This award is for a student who has worked through difficult times and has managed to succeed (e.g. someone who may have started with upgrading for several years, then successfully completed a Certificate or Diploma program).
This award is by nomination. There is no application process.
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
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
Value: $500
Number Available: 1
Deadline: Awarded at Convocation
This award recognizes the outstanding achievements of an individual currently enrolled in the Aurora College School of Health and Human Services. The award recipient will first be nominated from the Personal Support Worker Program in Yellowknife. If the Personal Support Worker program is not offered in Yellowknife, then the recipient will be nominated from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.
This award is named for the late employee of AVENS who was an ideal Care Aide, was well respected by all, and was an asset to the organization. This award seeks to recognize an individual who:
• Has a good attendance record
• Has completed the program in good standing
• Has high professional standards
• Is caring and understanding
• Demonstrates good listening skills
• Demonstrates teamwork and is able to work with others
• Has a good work ethic
• Is punctual
• Is sincere
• Demonstrates selflessness and a willingness to help others
• Is a “friend to all
This award is by nomination. There is no application process.
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:
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
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
Value: $1000
Number Available: 2
Deadline: November 6th
Details:
Awarded by Enbridge Pipelines (NW) Inc., bursaries are provided for students who are enrolled full-time in a program leading to a diploma and are entering a second or subsequent year of study and have demonstrated academic improvement. This includes students who have completed ALBE/Access and are currently enrolled in a certificate program that could be credited towards a diploma. Applicants must be permanent residents of the Deh Cho and Sahtu regions. Applicants must submit a brief biography and a transcript from their previous year of study.
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