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NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund
Support for Indigenous northern students
Funding available
$ 3,100
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Opened April 2, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Canada
Who can apply
Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories or the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
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Overview
The NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund supports Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories or the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It provides $3,100 for one recipient pursuing post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
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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 : 3,100 $
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
- Indigenous Peoples
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
Documents Needed
- Proof of acceptance or proof of enrolment.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories or the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut.
- Individuals pursuing post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
Who is not eligible
- People who are merely interested in the field of study.
- Applicants whose field of study is outside their primary program of study.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut
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 portal.
Processing and Agreement
- June and July: Yellowknife Community Foundation staff and Student Awards Review Committee members conduct due diligence checks on all applications and undertake a review process.
- During review, applicants may be contacted with questions about their application.
- Mid to late July: applicants are notified.
- Every applicant receives notification regardless of funding decision.
- Funding is distributed to scholarship recipients in mid to late July.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund Program
What is the NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund?
The NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund supports Indigenous residents of the Northwest Territories or the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. It provides $3,100 for one recipient pursuing post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
How much funding can be received?
NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund Funds up to $3,100 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was May 31, 2026.
Who is eligible for the NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund program?
To be eligible for the NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund program, you must:
Must be Indigenous.
Must have resided in the Northwest Territories or the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut for at least 12 consecutive months.
Must be pursuing post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
What expenses are eligible under NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund?
Post-secondary studies or trades education in any field.
Who can I contact for more information about the NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community 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 NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund available?
The NWT Indigenous and Kitikmeot Inuit Leaders – Rio Tinto Diavik Community Scholarship Fund program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut.