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John Tumchewics Memorial Fund
Aviation training support for northern residents
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Who can apply
Individuals who are residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months.
See full eligibility
Overview
John Tumchewics Memorial Fund offers $9,500 allocated to one or more recipients for residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing aviation training. It supports helicopter flight training, upgrades by endorsements or ratings, and helicopter endorsement training for aircraft maintenance engineers.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Helicopter flight training.
- Upgrading by endorsements or ratings.
- Training toward a helicopter endorsement for aircraft maintenance engineers.
- Other training in the aviation field.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who are residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months.
- Individuals pursuing helicopter flight training or upgrading by endorsements or ratings.
- Aircraft maintenance engineers working toward a helicopter endorsement.
- Other individuals seeking training in the aviation field.
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to students or graduates of Canadore College.
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 John Tumchewics Memorial Fund Program
What is the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund?
John Tumchewics Memorial Fund offers $9,500 allocated to one or more recipients for residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing aviation training. It supports helicopter flight training, upgrades by endorsements or ratings, and helicopter endorsement training for aircraft maintenance engineers.
Who is eligible for the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund program?
To be eligible for the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund program, you must:
Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months.
Pursuing helicopter flight training or upgrading by endorsements or ratings.
Aircraft maintenance engineers working toward a helicopter endorsement may also apply.
What expenses are eligible under John Tumchewics Memorial Fund?
Helicopter flight training.
Upgrading by endorsements or ratings.
Training toward a helicopter endorsement for aircraft maintenance engineers.
Other training in the aviation field.
Who can I contact for more information about the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund available?
The John Tumchewics Memorial Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
John Tumchewics Memorial Fund is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the John Tumchewics Memorial Fund?
John Tumchewics Memorial Fund is funded by Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)