Northwestel believes it’s important to support northern students. Each year, the Northern Futures Scholarship Program offers six $4,000 scholarships to students from communities across the North, along with potential summer employment opportunities and the chance to be hired at Northwestel upon graduation.
How to Apply
- Eligibility
- Application
- Judging
- Terms
The Northern Futures Scholarships are open to residents that live within Northwestel’s operating area, in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern British Columbia and Northern Alberta.
The applicant is enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a two-year diploma program or a four-year degree program. Pursuing a major or focused educational path in: Engineering (Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Structural, Civil), Telecommunications/Electrical, Computer sciences, Commerce/Business, Marketing/Communications and Human Resources.
Apply online.
Applicants must provide:
- A proof of ancestry (i.e. photocopy of status card, beneficiary identification or letter) – this is only necessary if you are applying for one of the Indigenous student scholarships.
- A proof of northern residency (i.e. driver’s license, utility bill, health care card, proof of vehicle insurance (must include address)).
- A copy of your acceptance letter from post-secondary or educational institute.
- A copy of your most recent transcript (i.e. high school, college or university).
- A current photo for media release in JPEG format (i.e. headshot or school photo).
Additionally, applicants must write (500-1,000 words) or record (4-8 minutes) a personal introduction about yourself to be uploaded to the online application. Review the application guidelines for more information.
Applications are reviewed by the scholarship selection committee, all decisions are final and there is no appeal process. When assessing applications, the scholarship selection committee uses the following criteria:
- Demonstrated academic merit
- Quality and content of the personal introduction letter/video
- Evidence of suitability and commitment to field of study
- Stated desire to return to the north after graduation
- Community involvement
Northwestel aims to award at least half of the scholarships to Indigenous students every year.
All applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. (Yukon Standard Time) July 2.
If you have questions or require additional assistance, please contact scholarships@nwtel.ca.