The Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) post-secondary award program was established in 1982 to further the ACUNS’ mandate to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North in order to contribute to its well-being. The awards are provided to early-career scholars for exceptional northern-based research and northern experience. The ACUNS awards also enhance educational opportunities for northern residents to obtain post-secondary education at Canadian colleges and universities.

NEW: This year’s award cycle launches on October 30 and closes on January 31, 2020.

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 Name:Research Assistant Program (RAP) & Research Fellowship Program (RFP) Provider

Name:Aurora Research Institute (ARI) Field of Study:Applies to all areas of study

 Value:RAP = $2,500 / RFP = $6,000 Province/Territory:Northwest Territories

 Application Deadline:February 28 of each year

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ATCO Continuous Academic Effort Scholarships

 Provider Name:Aurora College Field of Study:Social Sciences Value:$1,000 

Province/Territory:Northwest Territories Application Deadline:Decmber 7, annually Other Eligibility

Criteria:Applicants must be enrolled full-time in Developmental Studies at any Aurora Campus learning centre.

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Applicants must provide a written request for the scholarship and their reason for seeking the scholarship. A letter of acceptance by the educational institute is to be provided as well.  

Send information to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Norman Wells Land Corporation P.O. Box 69 Norman Wells X0E0V0

 Name:N.W.T. Law Foundation Graeme Garson Scholarship Fund Provider

Name:Northwest Territories Law Foundation 

Field of Study:Law Value:Varies Province/Territory:Northwest Territories Application

Deadline:May 15 Awards Available:Varies

 Other Eligibility Criteria:The Fund is open to those able to demonstrate some distinct and valuable commitment or dedication to the NWT and its people. This may be accomplished by any one or more of the following: Residency in the NWT for at least 3 years, Attendance at a secondary school in the NWT, Intention to return to the NWT after their education is complete, Involvement in community activities, Leadership qualities, Other criteria as determined by the Law Foundation’s Board of Directors Academic standing .

Deadline: April 15th of each year.

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 Name:Canadian Zinc Scholarship Program Provider Name:Canadian Zinc Corporation

 Field of Study:Earth Sciences and Natural Resources Province/Territory:Northwest Territories

 Other Eligibility Criteria:CZN’s Scholarship Program provides financial support to Dene and Métis members from the project’s nearby communities, to assist in their advancement of post-secondary education. CZN is providing a total of $8,000 to support students attending post-secondary education in fields of study related to mining or in other fields where the level of scholastic achievement by the applicant(s) merits the awarding of a scholarship.

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