Northern Futures Scholarship Program

Northwestel wants to Invest in Future Northern Employees by offering six (6) $4000.00 scholarships to Northern Students, to provide summer employment opportunities and to hire after Graduation! Our goal is to have 50% of these scholarships awarded to Aboriginal students every year!

Click here to download the Scholarship Guidelines

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in full-time post secondary studies in a two year diploma program or a four year degree program with your major declared. Pursuing an education in Engineering, Commerce/Business, Computer Science or Electrical/Telecommunications
• Northern resident –residing within Northwestel’s Operating Area

What you will need to submit:

1. Proof of Ancestry (i.e. photocopy of status card, beneficiary identification or letter) - only if applying to be considered for one of the scholarships designated for Aboriginal students
2. Proof of northern residency (i.e. photocopy of health card)
3. Copy of acceptance letter from post-secondary or educational institute
4. Copy of most recent transcript (i.e. High School, College or University)
5. Letter of personal introduction (min 500 words, max 1000 words) or Video (4-8  minutes) – see below for more details
6. Current photo for media release (if chosen) - in JPEG format (i.e. a headshot  such as a school or passport photo)
7. Fill out and sign the Northern Futures Scholarship Application form
   

Deadline 

Deadline for application for the 2013/2014 scholarship is July 31st.

How to Apply

Please send your completed application form including all required documents listed above either by:

1. Email all relevant documentation to: scholarships@nwtel.ca or
2. fax all relevant documentation to: 867-668-3236 or
3. mail all relevant documentation to:
   

   Northern Futures Scholarship Program
   PO Box 2727
   Whitehorse, YT
   Y1A 4Y4

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