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Midnight Sun Aviation Fund
Aviation education support for northern students
Funding available
$ 1,000
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Opened April 2, 2026
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
Midnight Sun Aviation Fund supports residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing education in an aviation-related field. Funding may be used for aviation education or training, including pilot license training, ratings and endorsements, avionics, and air traffic services.
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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
- Minimum 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
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Aviation education or training, including pilot license, ratings and endorsements, avionics, and air traffic services.
Documents Needed
- Proof of acceptance or proof of enrolment
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who are residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months.
- Individuals pursuing education in an aviation related field.
- Individuals who are accepted or enrolled in a program in that field.
Who is not eligible
- Individuals who are merely interested in the field of study.
- Applicants whose field is outside their primary program of study.
How to apply
- Create a profile on the scholarship application portal.
- Complete the eligibility quiz.
- Submit an application for the student award through the online application portal.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Student Award Review Committee.
- During June and July, Yellowknife Community Foundation staff and Student Awards Review Committee members conduct due diligence checks and may contact applicants with questions.
- Applicants are notified in mid-to-late July, and every applicant receives notification regardless of funding decision.
Additional information
- Each applicant may submit one application per scholarship.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund Program
What is the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund?
Midnight Sun Aviation Fund supports residents of the Northwest Territories who have lived there for at least twelve consecutive months and are pursuing education in an aviation-related field. Funding may be used for aviation education or training, including pilot license training, ratings and endorsements, avionics, and air traffic services.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund program?
To be eligible for the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund program, you must:
Resident of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Pursuing education or training in an aviation related field
Accepted or enrolled in a program in that field
What expenses are eligible under Midnight Sun Aviation Fund?
Aviation education or training, including pilot license, ratings and endorsements, avionics, and air traffic services.
Who can I contact for more information about the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund available?
The Midnight Sun Aviation Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Midnight Sun Aviation Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Midnight Sun Aviation Fund is a Grant and Funding