Closed
Source verified July 12, 2026
George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for Indigenous NWT students
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Who can apply
Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
See full eligibility
Overview
The George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing post-secondary or trades education. It supports study in any field and is distributed to scholarship recipients in mid-to-late July.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
- Indigenous applicants
- Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated Beneficiaries
How to apply
- Create a profile on the scholarship application portal.
- Complete the eligibility quiz.
- Submit an application for the student award.
Processing and Agreement
- Funding is distributed to scholarship recipients in mid-to-late July.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund Program
What is the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund?
The George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund offers $1,000 to Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing post-secondary or trades education. It supports study in any field and is distributed to scholarship recipients in mid-to-late July.
How much funding can be received?
George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund program?
To be eligible for the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund program, you must:
Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Pursuing post-secondary or trades education in any field
Indigenous or a Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated Beneficiary
Who can I contact for more information about the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund available?
The George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund?
George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund is funded by Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)