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Northern Futures scholarship program

Are you a post-secondary student from Canada's North?

If the answer is yes, then you can apply for our Northern Futures Scholarship Program. At Northwestel, we believe supporting northern students is important. It invests in the future of the North. Each year, the Northern Futures Scholarship Program offers six $4000 scholarships to students from communities across the North, along with potential summer employment opportunities and the chance to be hired at Northwestel upon graduation. Our goal is to award at least half of the scholarships to Indigenous students every year.

Northern Futures Scholarship applications are NOW OPEN. 

 

Application deadline: July 2, 2024

 

Eligibility

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
  • Human resources

How to apply

STEP 1

Collect copies of the following documents to be uploaded to the online application:

  • 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).

STEP 2

Write (500-1000 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.

STEP 3

Apply now, complete the online Northern Scholarship application below.

Application deadline: July 2, 2024

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STEP 4

If you have questions or require additional assistance, please contactscholarships@nwtel.ca.

If you are unable to submit your application by email, you can submit:

Fax Mail
867 668-3236 Northern Futures Scholarship Program
PO Box 2727
Whitehorse, YT Y1A 4Y4

 

Application form

Application deadline: July 2nd, 2024, at 11:59pm YST

  • Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a two-year diploma program or a four-year degree program. 
  • Area of study must be one of the following: Engineering, (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Structural/Civil), Telecommunications/Electrical, Computer Sciences, Commerce/Business, Marketing/Communications or Human Resources.
  • A Northern Resident – residing within Northwestel’s operating area (Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern British Columbia & Northern Alberta).
Contact details
Indigenous Student Consideration - Optional
Educational Information
What will you study? *
What year of study will you be entering when you start school? *
Interested in a career in telecommunications in Canada's North?
Introduction letter or video
We want to know more about you
Compose a letter (500-1000 words) or an introduction video (4-8 minutes) to the Northern Futures Scholarship Committee that includes the following:
  • Tell us about where you are from, your family, and your community.
  • State your reason for choosing your field of study and why you are passionate about this field.
  • State your expectations for your career and future employment.
  • Demonstrate your volunteer and philanthropic contribution and active involvement in your community (past and present).
  • Identify the challenges and successes you have experienced during your education.
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf, doc, docx.
How to upload your video to YouTube
Create a video (4-8 minutes) — upload to YouTube using the file name:“Nwtel Scholarship Application: last name, first name”

1. Create a YouTube Account (www.youtube.com)
2. Sign In
3. Go to ‘Video Manager’
4. Select ‘Upload a Video’
5. You then have an option to upload a video from your computer or smart phone or other multimedia device. You also have an option to use a webcam. Please name your video: “NWtel Scholarship Application: (ex: Smith, Jane)”
6. Copy link into the YouTube video link field below.

Note: If you do not want your video to be searchable, be sure to adjust your Privacy Settings.

 
Requested Documents
1. Proof of ancestry (i.e.: photocopy of status card, beneficiary identification or letter) – if applying to be considered for one of the scholarships designated for Indigenous students.

 
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.

 
2. Proof of northern residency (i.e. driver’s license, utility bill, health care card, proof of vehicle insurance (must include address).


 
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.

 
3. Copy of your acceptance letter from your post-secondary or educational institute.
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.
4. Copy of most recent transcript (i.e.: high school, college or university).
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png, pdf, doc, docx.

 
5. Current photo for media use.
One file only.
100 MB limit.
Allowed types: jpg, png.