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POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship
$10,000 scholarship for northern research students
Last Update: May 13, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for Master’s and PhD students conducting Northern or Arctic research. It supports studies in several disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and technology development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Conduct research and development activities
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Northern or Arctic research leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output
- Fieldwork conducted between May and the following March
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Two referee assessments
- Proof of full-time registration if selected
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Master’s students
- PhD students
- Students in natural and physical sciences, economics and social sciences, health and life sciences, humanities, engineering, and technology development
Eligible geographic areas
- Nunavut
- Northwest Territories
- Yukon
- Inuit Nunangat
Selection criteria
- Quality of the application
- Interest and commitment to polar scholarship
- Project information-sharing activities
- Interdisciplinary research approach
- Referee assessments
How to apply
- Step 1: Read the program guidelines and instructions
- Review the scholarship requirements before applying
- Step 2: Create an online account
- Register on the Polar Knowledge Canada Online Application and Reporting portal
- Step 3: Complete the application
- Fill out the application form and enter two referees
- Submit the referee contact emails so they can complete their assessments
- Step 4: Submit through the portal
- Use your account to submit the application and monitor referee assessment progress
- Make sure both parts are received before the deadline
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee
- Applications must be written in plain language
- Only successful candidates are notified
- Successful candidates must provide proof of full-time registration
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship Program
What is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
The POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship provides up to $10,000 for Master’s and PhD students conducting Northern or Arctic research. It supports studies in several disciplines, including natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and technology development.
How much funding can be received?
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Northern resident for 3+ years
Full-time Master's or PhD student
What expenses are eligible under POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
Northern or Arctic research leading to a thesis, major paper, publication, or similar output
Fieldwork conducted between May and the following March
Who can I contact for more information about the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship available?
The POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship is a Researchers And Facilities