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Government of Nunavut - Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) · Provincial

FANS Grade 12 Scholarship (Nunavut)

Reviewed by G Paul · verified July 30, 2026

$20,000

Total value

Sep 1

Deadline

Applications are closed for this cycle

Applications are not open right now (they last closed Sep 1, 2025). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.

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About this award

Get a $500 scholarship if you graduated from a Nunavut secondary school with an 80% or higher Grade 12 average.

You will receive a $500 scholarship. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a high-achieving student from Nunavut transitioning from high school to post-secondary education. No specific application deadline is posted for the scholarship itself, but you must apply for FANS (Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students — the territory's main student aid program) at least 8 weeks before your program ends. Since you must be a FANS recipient to get this scholarship, check the FANS program page or call 1-877-860-0680 to confirm the current intake dates. Selection is based on your academic records. You must submit your transcripts to the FANS office for assessment to prove your grades. Ask Government of Nunavut - Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) how many of these awards are given out each year so you can judge your odds. The money is sent to you via direct deposit. Confirm with Government of Nunavut - Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) during your application exactly how the direct deposit is scheduled. To keep this award, you must be enrolled as a full-time student and be receiving FANS support. Renewal conditions for the scholarship aren't listed because this specific Grade 12 award is a one-time payment, but confirm with Government of Nunavut - Financial Assistance for Nunavut Students (FANS) if there are other academic bonuses you can earn each year.

Can you get it?

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
Post Secondary, High School — study level
Resident of NU — provincial eligibility

How to apply

Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Submit by September 1, 2025~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Transcripts

The biggest mistake is forgetting to send your official records.

Strategy

Winners instead proactively email scanned copies or clear photos of their Grade 12 transcripts to fans@gov.nu.ca as soon as they are available.

Support

Many students forget that this scholarship requires you to be a FANS recipient first.

Strategy

Ensure you have completed the full FANS application and received your approval letter before expecting the scholarship funds.

Strategy

Apply for your general FANS funding as early as possible.

Strategy

Because the scholarship is awarded in the fall term following the year you qualified, getting your primary funding sorted early prevents delays in your scholarship payout.

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