Administered By
Aurora Research Institute, Aurora College
Objective
The science community of the Northwest Territories is interested in strengthening mechanisms that directly encourage and support young northerners to enter the natural sciences as a career. Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually.
Funding Sources
The initial scholarships were made possible through the generous donations of Terriplan Consultants, Dillon Consulting, Gartner Lee Limite, Gaea Consulting and MacDonald Environmental Services. Each firm has a long standing presence and interest in the NWT and a commitment to the advancement of northern science capacity and talent.
Eligibility
Selection is based upon the future aspirations of the applicants for a career within the Northwest Territories and academic record.
Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university natural sciences program. The area of study must be based on western and/or traditional knowledge science
Priority will be given to applicants at the undergraduate level. College programs must be transferable to a university natural sciences program.
In the event that applications are not received from qualified undergraduate students the scholarship may be awarded to graduate students.
Applicants must have been resident in the Northwest Territories for a minimum of four years.
Applicants must show a demonstrated interest in preparation for a career in the Northwest Territories.
A recipient may apply for a second award of the scholarship in subsequent years of study.
The scholarships are independent of, but complimentary to any other existing financial supports available to northern students.
The scholarship will not be awarded each year if applicants do not meet the selection criteria.
Selection Criteria
Academic standing in the top one third of the class.
Enrolled in a natural sciences program at a recognized post secondary institution.
- Demonstrated interest in a career in natural sciences in the Northwest Territories.
Selection Process
Applicants will provide the selection committee with:
A letter of a minimum of 250 words outlining their area of study, the applicability to natural sciences in the north and their career goals in the Northwest Territories.
Proof of registration in a college or university natural sciences program.
- Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of continued registration for the second portion of the scholarship to be released in January.
- A letter of reference from an Instructor and/or Professor detailing the student’s academic achievement and standing in the class.
Selection Committee
The selection committee will consist of the Research Advisory Council (RAC) of the Aurora Research Institute. The RAC will recommend applicants for approval to the Board of Governors of Aurora College.
Scholarship
Two $5,000 scholarships will be awarded annually. The scholarships will be distributed with one cheque for half of the full amount in the fall and a second cheque for one half of the full amount in January. If the student does not attend college or university or ceases to attend during the academic year, the scholarship or unissued portion of the scholarship reverts to Aurora Research Institute.
Announcement Process
Photos of the recipients will be made available to the funders for publication in corporate newsletters, annual reports etc.
Photos of the recipients will be made available to Aurora College for publication in College material.
- Photos of the recipients will be made available to media in the Northwest Territories for publication.
Deadline
Deadline for applications is currently being decided upon.
How to Apply
Submit to:
Manager, Scientific Services
Aurora Research Institute
P.O. Box 1450
Inuvik, NT
X0E 0T0
Fax: (867) 777-4264