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Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship
Second-language and culture studies scholarship
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Canada
Overview
Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship supports individuals in Northwest Territories or Nunavut who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing post-secondary studies in a second language or culture, offering $1,000. It funds language and culture studies, with priority for applicants studying both languages and cultures, then languages, then cultures.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut
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
- Post-secondary studies of a second language or culture.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals.
Selection criteria
- First priority goes to applicants pursuing studies in both languages and cultures.
- Second priority goes to studies in languages.
- Third priority goes to studies in cultures.
- Priority in all cases goes to applicants who have not received this award in the past.
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 Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship Program
What is the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship?
Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship supports individuals in Northwest Territories or Nunavut who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing post-secondary studies in a second language or culture, offering $1,000. It funds language and culture studies, with priority for applicants studying both languages and cultures, then languages, then cultures.
How much funding can be received?
Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship program, you must:
Residents of Northwest Territories or Nunavut for at least twelve consecutive months
Pursuing post-secondary studies of a second language or culture
What expenses are eligible under Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship?
Post-secondary studies of a second language or culture.
Who can I contact for more information about the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship available?
The Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut.
Is the Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Lilly Borges-Oldham Second Language Scholarship is a Grant and Funding