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Yellowknife Community Foundation · Regional

Yellowknife Community Foundation Student Awards & Scholarships

Reviewed by G Paul · verified July 30, 2026

$1,000

Total value

Apr 2

Deadline

About this award

Get at least $1,000 for your studies if you are a resident of the Northwest Territories, Yukon, or Nunavut — apply by May 31.

Each scholarship is worth at least $1,000, though the exact amount varies by award and by year. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student from the North pursuing a specific field of study, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), aviation, mining, or the arts. You must apply by May 31 at 11:59 PM MT. You will hear back from the foundation in mid-to-late July, and every applicant will receive a notification regardless of the decision. Your application is reviewed by the Student Award Review Committee. Some awards are reviewed by committees from external organizations. 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.

Can you get it?

Post Secondary — study level
Resident of NT, YT, NU — provincial eligibility
Studying Arts, Aviation, General, Health & Social Work, Languages, Communications & Journalism, Mining-related, Political Science, Unique Specializations, Sport & Recreation, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), Trades, Veterinary — field of study

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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by April 2, 2027~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Financial Need

The biggest mistake is writing a generic list of bills.

Strategy

Winners instead write a personal essay that shares their unique story and struggles, such as growing up with limited luxuries, to show why the money is necessary.

References

The biggest mistake is picking a friend or sibling.

Strategy

Winners instead choose employers, teachers, guidance counsellors, or coaches who have known them for a long time and can provide a strong character or academic reference.

Strategy

The biggest mistake is waiting until the last minute to gather documents.

Strategy

Winners start early to ensure their letter of admission and reference emails are ready, and they reuse their best answers across similar applications to save time.

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