Imagine - a future you can reach...

All northern graduates should have the opportunity to make their dreams come alive. Northwestel's Northern Futures Scholarship Program can help make those dreams a reality.

Every year, Northwestel awards up to ten scholarships worth $2,500 each to Northern residents across our Operating Area (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, Alberta and British Columbia).  As part of our commitment to being a leader in diversity employment practices, we promote the awarding of scholarships to Aboriginal students when applications of equal standing are considered.

Criteria:

1) Must be enrolled as a full-time student in one of the following programs:

·                 Telecommunications

·                 Computer Science

·                 Electrical Engineering

·                 Business/Commerce

2) Must be planning a career in the North in your field of study.

3) Must submit a fully completed Scholarship application form.

4) Must have participated in extracurricular and community organizations, clubs or charities and/or has demonstrated significant leadership in organizations, clubs or charities.

5) Must write a minimum 500 word essay (up to a maximum of 1,000 words) on a topic chosen by the Northwestel Scholarship Committee.

6) Must provide current official transcripts from High School (if not yet attending University) or from current year of University.

7) Must provide two (2) letters of support/recommendation.

How to apply:

Information on how to apply for the 2012/2013 academic year will be available in the Spring of 2012. 

For more information, contact:

Northwestel Inc.
Attn: Northern Futures Scholarship Program
PO Box 2727
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4Y4

E-mail: scholarships@nwtel.ca

Fax: 1-867-633-5067

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