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Adolf Duesterhus STEM Scholarship Fund
$6,000 Apply by May 31
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Adolf Duesterhus STEM Scholarship Fund
Yellowknife Community Foundation
$6,000 for residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing post-secondary studies in STEM.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$6,000
Deadline
May 31, 2027
Level
Post-secondary
Open to
Northwest Territories
What you will need
- Create a profile on the Yellowknife Community Foundation scholarship application portal
- Complete the eligibility quiz on the portal
- Submit a formal application for the student award
About this award
You can receive $6,000 from this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a resident of the Northwest Territories who has a passion for the sciences and is pursuing a post-secondary education in a STEM field. You must submit your application through the portal by May 31 at 11:59 PM MT. The portal opens on April 2 at 12:01 AM MT. You will likely hear back in mid-to-late July when funding is distributed to recipients. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Yellowknife Community Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Yellowknife Community Foundation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Yellowknife Community Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be a resident of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months. You must also be pursuing post-secondary studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
- Open to post-secondary students
- Resident of Northwest Territories
- Studying Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to create your account. Instead, set up your profile on the Yellowknife Community Foundation portal as soon as it opens on April 2 so you have plenty of time to complete the eligibility quiz.
- RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that while the amount is significant, the pool of applicants is limited to a specific region and field of study, which may affect your odds.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on May 31, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
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