David J. Ramsden Memorial Scholarship Fund

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
• ✓ Residency in the Northwest Territories for at least the last two consecutive years
• ✓ Enrollment in a graduate program (Masters or Ph.D.)

About this award

You can receive a $1,500 scholarship for your studies. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a graduate student from the Northwest Territories who balances high-level academics with financial need or high-performance athletics. You must apply through the portal between April 2 and May 31 (Mountain Time). You will likely hear back by mid-to-late July when the Yellowknife Community Foundation distributes the funding. 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 the last two consecutive years. You must also be pursuing graduate studies (Masters or Ph.D.) at the university level. Priority will be given to you if you have financial need, have lived in the Northwest Territories for more than 4 years, or are involved in a high performance sport.

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 graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Northwest Territories

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid simply stating that you need money. Instead, provide a clear explanation of your current financial situation and how this $1,500 will help you stay in school. List your specific monthly gaps if possible.
• 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. This gives you time to complete the eligibility quiz without rushing.
• RealismAvoid assuming that meeting the basic residency requirement guarantees a win. Instead, remember that priority is given to those with financial need or long-term residency. Focus your application on those specific priority areas to improve your chances.

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