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How to apply for money for school Everything you need to know about student financial assistance - How much can I get? How do I pay it back? How do I apply? Hands on careers paying big bucks Aviation engineers, electricians, welders are among dozens of skills in high demand. Find out how to get certified. Higher education close to home Aurora and Arctic college have campuses across Nunavut and the NWT. Check out the wide selection of courses and locations they offer. Explore colleges and universities in Southern Canada
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NWT Chamber of CommerceThe NWT Chamber of Commerce is pleased to again offer a one-time scholarship grant to a qualified NWT student in an accredited business program for the upcoming school year.
2011 submission deadline unknown at this time More info and application Akaitcho Treaty 8/BHP Billiton beneficiaries scholarshipAkaitcho Territory Government Treaty 8/BHP Billiton IBA Implementation Office is now accepting applications for scholarships for the academic year 2010/2011.
This scholarship is intended to support Yellowknives Dene First Nation and Lutsel K'e Dene First Nation beneficiaries. 2011 submission date unknown More info Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and GeoscientistsThe Northwest Territories and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists (NAPEG) Education Foundation may award two scholarships in each academic year to an amount of $1,600.
Applicant will be a Northwest Territories or a Nunavut student entering or attending post secondary studies leading to a degree in Engineering or Geoscience at an undergraduate level in a recognized university. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time More info and application Elks ClubThe scholarship program is designed to encourage and support students with strong scholastic backgrounds and leadership qualities who are going to attend or are currently attending a Canadian University, accredited college, technical school or institute of technology. The maximum number of years a student can benefit from this program is four. A successful student will receive a scholarship award of up to $1,000 for the academic year. Qulliq Energy Corporation's Laura Ulluriaq Post-Secondary ScholarshipTThe memorial scholarship is meant as a tribute to Laura Ulluriaq Gauthier and the contribution that she made to a Made-in-Nunavut Electricity Utility, while also supporting and encouraging Nunavummiut as they pursue a post-secondary education in a university, college or trade school. The $5000 scholarship may be awarded to one student annually. Nasittuq CorporationNasittuq Corporation has been offering an Aboriginal scholarship since 1995 to beneficiaries/members of the Nunatsiavut, Nunavik, Nunavut and Inuvialuit Settlement Region. The Scholarship is designed to encourage students to pursue and explore advanced education in Electrical, Computer Science, Electronics, Environmental Studies, Business, and Aboriginal Studies disciplines.
2011 submission deadline unknown at this time More info and application Yellowknives Dene First Nation/De Beers Canada IncThis scholarship is an award program jointly sponsored by the Yellowknives Dene First Nation and De Beers Canada Inc. For beneficiaries who are enrolled in a recognized educational institution in secondary, technical or adult education program. 2011 submission date unknown More info Email: Sarah Plotner KeTe Whii/ProconKeTe Whii/Procon will offer seven $1,500 scholarships to band members of Treaty 8 and 11. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Email: careers@detoncho.com Department of Community and Government Services, Government of NunavutEligible fields of study are engineering, informatics, community planning, business studies, college programs of fire fighting, and land administration. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Email: clevi@gov.nu.ca The Kenn Borek Memorial ScholarshipThe Borek Group of Companies has established an annual scholarship in the amount of $4,000. The scholarship is administered by the Northern Air Transport Association. Aviation Career Development ProgramEvery year, 12 students pursuing an aviation-related career in the North can each receive a $5,000 scholarship. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Health and Social Services bursary programStudents must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program at an accredited Canadian university or college. Association of Mackenzie Mountains OutfittersAssociation of Mackenzie Mountains Outfitters is awarding four $1,000 scholarships to students of Mackenzie Valley communities. Eligible students must be planning to pursue a career in some aspect of wildlife management or other professional careers related to the outdoors. Email ganariver@pentnet.net Sport NorthA total of 10 scholarships, nine for $1,000 plus the Scott McAdam Scholarship for $1,500. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time NorthwesTelTen scholarships each worth $2,500 - for post-secondary studies in: telecommunications, computer science, electrical engineering, business/commerce. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time NWT and Nunavut Association of Professional Engineers and GeoscientistsScholarships for post secondary scholarships in each academic year to an amount of $1,600. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Nunasi CorporationNunavut beneficiaries pursuing a post secondary education may be eligible for $2,500. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Department of Community and Government Services, GNStudents in the fields of engineering, informatics, community planning, business studies, college programs of fire fighting, and land administration can apply.
2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Call 867-975-5332 or email clevi@gov.nu.ca Aber Scholarship$25,000 over four years (two scholarships available). Must have accepted an offer of admission to or be enrolled in the Lassonde Mineral Engineering Program in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto. Kivalliq Inuit Association: Meadowbank Project Scholarship FundApplicant must be enrolled as a beneficiary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
Email: dio@kivalliqinuit.ca Imperial OilTwo scholarships available to individuals from the Sahtu, $3,500 for college/tech school and $4,500 for university. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Email: sandy.j.whiteman@esso.ca Al Woodhouse BursaryA $3,000 bursary to assist Nunavut students enrolling in science, technology, engineering, or application of traditional knowledge in science. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time For more info, contact rarmstrong@nac.nu.ca Inuvialuit Regional CorporationSupport for Inuvialuit beneficiaries in these areas: tutor program, post-secondary financial assistance program, scholarship program and summer language camp program. Up to $500 a month. Marilyn Sanderson Memorial ScholarshipFor Treaty 8 members enrolled in recognized program. Must return to community. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Institute of Chartered Accountants of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut scholarshipsThe ICANT/NU awards up to two scholarships valued at $1,500 each. This scholarship is available to post-secondary students pursuing further education in the Chartered Accountancy profession. 2011 submission deadline unknown at this time Email: caitlinlacey@yel.mackay.ca Yellowknife Direct Charge CoopThe Yellowknife Direct Charge Co-op Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and support students who display strong leadership qualities, who are active participants in school and community extra-curricular activities, and who have shown a strong academic performance. Yellowknife Catholic SchoolsThe Northern Peoples' Education Scholarship is awarded to two northern students annually. The scholarships will be given to individuals who have met all of the criteria and who intend to become teachers. Northern Aviation Scholarship FundThe Northern Aviation Scholarship Fund was established to support individuals who intend to pursue post-secondary education in the aviation industry, for example, as a pilot, engineer or flight attendant. Yellowknife Community FoundationThe Foundation administers a variety of following grant and scholarship funds |
I have three children in the school system. They never seem to bring textbooks home, usually copies of worksheets. Do they not use textbooks anymore?
Archives Piping hot with learning Eight eager students are sizzling through a camp cook program in Rankin Inlet. The 14-week course began this past October, funded by the Kivalliq Mine Training Society and delivered by Nunavut Arctic College.  More details
 Yk student's game makes mark in B.C. A Yellowknife student at a Vancouver games and animation school is excited about his future in the video games industry after his school project placed in the top five in a recent province-wide competition. More details
 Six months abroad Two young women from Fort Simpson recently returned from an exchange program they say changed their lives. More details
 Hands-on qamutiik Seven Kimmirut men took home new qamutiit and some new skills after a week-long workshop to learn how to build the sleds in late November. More details
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