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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.
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.
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
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
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