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Gahcho Kué Mine Early Learning and Child Care Bursaries

 

Gahcho Kué Mine is awarding twelve $2,000 bursaries annually until 2030. The bursaries support part-time online certificate and diploma graduates living in the NWT who, because of their part-time status, are ineligible for government funding. Most participants are already working in childcare facilities or in the classroom as assistants in local schools.

These bursaries are part of a larger set of community-based programs that fall under Gahcho Kué Mine’s Building Forever plan. Launched in 2020, Building Forever aims to provide lasting benefits to host communities and includes commitments to protect the natural world, accelerate equal opportunity, partner for thriving communities, and lead ethical practices across industry.

 

Value

  • $2,000 annually

Number Available

  • 12

Eligibility

  • Bursaries will be awarded to the top 12 students with the highest grades across graduates of the college’s part-time distance Early Learning and Child Care Program, determined by Grade Point Average at the completion of the year.

How to Apply

  • Eligible students who complete the online program requirements for either a certificate or diploma will be advised by e-mail of the application process

Fort Smith Day Care Society Bursary

Fort Smith Daycare Society Bursary

Value: $1,000
Deadline: December 2nd, 2021
Details: The Fort Smith Daycare Society has established a $1,000 bursary paid in $500 split segments during the Fall/Winter semesters

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a Fort Smith, resident
  • The applicant must be enrolled in the Early Learning Child care or Early Childhood Development program at Aurora College
  • The recipient must detail in their statement letter how the bursary will support them financially in their academic pursuit
  • The recipient must have successfully completed the Fall semester and continued their enrolment to Winter term to receive the January portion

Disbursement:

  • $500 will be paid twice an academic year (December 15 & January 30)
    • Bursary/Scholarships payable to a student will be initially applied to cover, if any, outstanding amounts due to their account

Awards will be determined by the Aurora College Scholarship, Bursary Committee.

Apply to:
Aurora College
scholarships@auroracollege.nt.ca
Bag 9700
5004-54th Street
Yellowknife, NT X1A 2R3
Phone: (867) 920-3030
Fax: (867) 873-0333

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION AND INFORMATION SHEET HERE.

Fort Smith Daycare Bursary 2111

 

Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government’s Scholarship and Bursary

Deadline: June 30 & October 31 — Value: Various

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP, BURSARY, OR UPGRADING FUND students must be:

  • enrolled as a beneficiary in the Sahtú Comprehensive Agreement with the Délı̨nę Got’ı̨nę Government;
  • accepted as a full-time student in an accredited university, college or in a certificate/diploma program; and
  • must have a 70% average or equivalent.

For more information, please go to: https://www.deline.ca/en/government/scholarship-and-bursary/

Mitch Landry (Corbeau) Memorial Award

Value: $3000

Number Available: 2

Deadline:  June 30th

This award was established to honour Mitch Landry (Corbeau), a well-respected Elder of the Dehcho. Mitch was born in Fort Providence in 1930 and was raised traditionally in the Dehcho Territory. Mitch attended the Indian Residential School where he learned to speak French and English. Mitch served on various councils, boards and committees. In his political career, Mitch was very passionate about the land and the future of our youth. Mitch opened many meetings and gatherings with strong prayers. He held the highest regard for the land and respect for the Dene. $3,000 each will be awarded annually to two Dehcho Dene post-secondary students pursuing studies in Environment & Resource Management, Humanities/Social Sciences, Aboriginal Languages and/or Linguistics.

For more information: https://dehcho.org/education-training/iset-scholarship-awards/#1467051448612-0cdf5e58-74b8

Land Acknowledgement

We respectfully acknowledge that Aurora College is situated on the traditional territories and homeland of the Dene, Inuvialuit, Métis and Cree peoples of the Northwest Territories. We are grateful to the many Indigenous peoples of the NWT for allowing us the opportunity to learn, work and live on their lands. We are also deeply grateful for the generous sharing of Indigenous Knowledge, wisdom and ways of knowing, being, doing and believing with our students and employees.

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