John Tumchewics Memorial Fund

What you will need

• ✓ Create a profile on the Yellowknife Community Foundation scholarship application portal
• ✓ Complete the mandatory eligibility quiz
• ✓ Submit a formal application for the student award
• ✓ Residency in the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months

About this award

A total of $9,500 is allocated to one or more recipients. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are pursuing a career in aviation, specifically focusing on helicopter flight training, aircraft maintenance, or related aviation certifications. You must apply through the portal between April 2 and May 31 (Mountain Time). You will hear back in mid-to-late July when funding is distributed to the 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. This award is for those pursuing helicopter flight training and upgrading by endorsements or ratings, as well as aircraft maintenance engineers working toward a helicopter endorsement. It is also open to other individuals seeking training in the aviation field. A preference will be given to students or graduates of Canadore College.

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 helicopter flight training or aviation field

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

• Aviation FocusAvoid writing a general application about your love of travel. Instead, focus on your specific goal for helicopter flight training or aircraft maintenance. Detail exactly which rating or endorsement you are pursuing.
• SupportAvoid submitting references that only know you socially. Instead, provide a contact who can vouch for your technical skills or aptitude for flight training. Reach out to a former instructor or shop lead.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the end of May to start your profile. Instead, create your account on the Yellowknife Community Foundation portal as soon as it opens on April 2. This ensures you have time to complete the mandatory eligibility quiz.
• RealismAvoid assuming you will receive the full $9,500. Instead, remember that this total amount is shared among one or more recipients. Plan your budget based on a partial award.

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