Degrees of Success
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Available: Varies Organization: Stanton Territorial Health Authority Eligibility: The award is for health-care professionals who have lived and practised in the NWT for a minimum of three years and intend to return to the North to continue to work after completing studies, with a preference given to study in obstetrics/ gynecology. Deadline: December Don Jossa Architectural Scholarship Award Value: $1,500 Available: Up to four Organization: NWT Association of Architects Eligibility: NWT high school graduates or students in their final year of high school who have a minimum four years of schooling in the NWT and will be pursuing architectural studies. Deadline: April 1 Jim Bourque Scholarship Value: $1,000 Available: One Organization: Arctic Institute of North America Eligibility: This scholarship honours the legacy of the late First Nations activist James W. Bourque. Applicants must be enrolled in post-secondary training in education, environmental studies, traditional knowledge or telecommunications; and be a Canadian aboriginal student. Deadline: July 15 Linda Gray Memorial Award Value: $500 Available: Two Organization: The Tree of Peace Friendship Centre Eligibility: Applicants must be Indigenous residents of Yellowknife, Dettah or Ndilo and attending a post-secondary institution in the fall. Deadline: June Royal Canadian Legion (Alberta-NWT Command) Bursary Value: $1,000 Available: One Organization: Royal Canadian Legion Eligibility: For any person "who is serving or has honourably served in the Canadian Armed Forces," or their dependents. Based on financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. Deadline: March 15 Akaitcho Territory Government Scholarships Value: $1,000 Available: 10 Organization: Akaitcho Territory Government Eligibility: Applicants must be Dene First Nation Treaty 8 members of Lutsel K'e, Deninu Kue, Yellowknife or Smith's Landing and enrolled in full-time studies at an approved post-secondary institution. Deadline: September Marilyn Sanderson Memorial Scholarship Value: $1,000 Available: One Organization: Akaitcho Territory Government Eligibility: Applicants must be a Dene First Nation Treaty 8 member registered to the five Akaitcho Dene First Nations, pursuing post-secondary education or training within the First Nation in business management or accounting and intending to return to the First Nation community for employment. Deadline: September Bessie Silcox Scholarship for Dene Students Value: $500 Available: One Organization: Dene Nation Eligibility: Applicants must be Dene students enrolled in postsecondary education and pursuing a career in business and administration, education or social services. Deadline: Open year-round
photo courtesy of Nunavut Sivuniksavut
Students in the Nunavut Sivuniksavut college program in Ottawa are eligible for scholarships from Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. and other sources. These 2017-18 Nunavut Sivuniksavut students display their certificates after completing the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training course. Front row, from left, instructor Tracey Foster, Lindsey Qanguq, Maria Kayasark, Jen Taqtu, Jennifer Kadluk and Parr Josephee. Middle row, from left, instructor Cecile Guerin, May Ningeongan, Natasha Qamaniq, Tooma Laisa, Nadine Okalik, Leanna Wilson, Saveah Ilgok, Patricia Kablutsiaq, Darla Evyagotailak, Savannah Killiktee and instructor Brigitte Bill. Back row, from left, instructor Angelique Dignard, Simeonie Kisa-Knickelbein, Augatnaaq Eccles, Bertrum Elatiak, Jonas Aningmiuq, Lawerance Greenley and Jonathan Pitseolak. Organization: Dehcho Divisional Education Council Eligibility: Applicants must have lived in the Deh Cho region and attended a Deh Cho school. They must be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary education program. Deadline: Open year-round Stephen Hamilton Rowan Memorial Scholarship Value: $1,000 Available: Varies depending on funding Organization: Dehcho Divisional Education Council Eligibility: Applicants must have attended a Deh Cho school and be enrolled in a post-secondary program. Deadline: January Dehcho First Nation Annual Scholarships Value: $1,000 to $2,000 Available: 20 Organization: Dehcho First Nation Eligibility: Applicants must be Dehcho First Nation members pursuing education in Dene traditional knowledge, aboriginal language, aboriginal governance, business, early childhood education, engineering, computer science, fine arts/ performing arts, medicine, short-term courses, social work or teaching. Deadline: July 31 Phoebe Nahanni Memorial Scholarship Value: $12,000 (multi-year) Available: One Organization: Dehcho First Nation Eligibility: Applicants must be Dehcho Dene descendants pursuing a doctorate, masters or undergraduate degree in the sciences, law or political science. Deadline: July 31 Mary Cazon Memorial Award Value: $3,000 Available: Two Organization: Dehcho First Nation Eligibility: Awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in environmental sciences, health and wellness and/or naturopathy. Deadline: July 31
Chief George Kodakin Environment Scholarship Value: $500 Available: Two Organization: Dene Nation Eligibility: Applicants must be of Dene descent and enrolled in a post-secondary education program in the science, environment or resource management fields. Deadline: Open year-round
Mitch Landry (Corbeau) Memorial Award Value: $3,000 Available: Two Organization: Dehcho First Nation Eligibility: Awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in environment and resource management, humanities/social sciences, aboriginal languages and/or linguistics. Deadline: July 31
Danny Bodvarson Scholarship Value: $1,500 Available: One Organization: NWT Aboriginal Golf Association Eligibility: Applicants must be aboriginal NWT residents enrolled in post-secondary education, pursue excellence in sport and enjoy and promote music. Deadline: Oct. 31
Albertine Rohd Memorial Award Value: $3,000 Available: Two Organization: Dehcho First Nation Eligibility: Awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in native studies, women/gender studies, political science and/or education. Deadline: July 31
Dehcho Divisional Education Council Scholarships Value: $1,000 Available: Five
MSS Ltd. Nursing Bursary Value: $1,500 Available: Two
Organization: MSS Ltd. Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in the NWT nursing program through Aurora College. Deadline: Aug. 15 Norman Wells Operations Sahtu Aboriginal Scholarship Value: $3,500 per year for college or technical school; $4,500 per year for university Available: Two Organization: Imperial Oil Resources Eligibility: Applicants must be Sahtu beneficiaries and must be registered in full-time studies in a discipline relevant to the oil and gas industry at a recognized educational institution. Deadline: Aug. 31 Continued on next page