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Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund
Scholarship for Yellowknife mining students
Last Update: May 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories, Canada
Overview
This fund provides a $2,000 student award for residents of Yellowknife pursuing a trade or professional career in the mining industry or a related field. Applications are submitted through the scholarship portal during the spring intake period.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Pursuing a trade or professional career in the mining industry.
- Pursuing a trade or professional career in an industry related to mining.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Yellowknife residents.
- Students pursuing mining-related trade or professional careers.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have already received this award twice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.
How to apply
- Step 1: Create a profile
- Register on the scholarship application portal.
- Step 2: Complete the eligibility quiz
- Answer the portal’s eligibility questions.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Complete and submit the student award application during the spring intake period.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the scholarship portal.
- Funding is distributed to scholarship recipients in mid-to-late July.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund Program
What is the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund?
This fund provides a $2,000 student award for residents of Yellowknife pursuing a trade or professional career in the mining industry or a related field. Applications are submitted through the scholarship portal during the spring intake period.
How much funding can be received?
Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund program?
To be eligible for the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund program, you must:
Yellowknife residency required
Mining-related studies
Maximum two awards
What expenses are eligible under Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund?
Pursuing a trade or professional career in the mining industry.
Pursuing a trade or professional career in an industry related to mining.
Who can I contact for more information about the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund available?
The Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund program is available Nord-du-Québec, Northwest Territories.
Is the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund is a Grant and Funding