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Sport North Scholarships
Northern student scholarships for sport participants
Funding available
$ 1,000 - $ 1,500
Deadline
Closed
Location
Northwest Territories, Canada
Who can apply
Residents of the Northwest Territories for a minimum of three years who have successfully completed at least one full year of schooling in the NWT.
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Overview
Sport North Scholarships support post-secondary students in the Northwest Territories, including the Scott McAdam Scholarship, with awards of $1,500 or $1,000 for sport-related education or other studies. Eligible learners are in second year or higher at a university or college, with preference for Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Recreation, and Education majors in Physical Education.
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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 : 1,500 $
- 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
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents of the Northwest Territories for a minimum of three years who have successfully completed at least one full year of schooling in the NWT.
- Mature students with a five-year residency who have shown commitment to the development of sport.
- Students pursuing post-secondary studies in 2nd year or higher at a university or college.
- Applicants for the Scott McAdam Scholarship who have lived in the NWT for a minimum of seven years and completed at least three full years of schooling in the NWT.
- Applicants who are non-smokers and who currently are or have been members of a Territorial Sport Organization in the past 5 years.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who have received a Sport North scholarship before.
Selection criteria
- Preference will be given to applicants studying Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Recreation, or Education majoring in Physical Education.
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 September.
Additional information
- The Yellowknife Community Foundation began administering the Sport North Scholarships for the Sport North Federation in 2025.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sport North Scholarships Program
What is the Sport North Scholarships?
Sport North Scholarships support post-secondary students in the Northwest Territories, including the Scott McAdam Scholarship, with awards of $1,500 or $1,000 for sport-related education or other studies. Eligible learners are in second year or higher at a university or college, with preference for Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sport Administration, Recreation, and Education majors in Physical Education.
How much funding can be received?
Sport North Scholarships Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sport North Scholarships program?
To be eligible for the Sport North Scholarships program, you must:
Must meet the Northwest Territories residency and schooling requirement, or qualify as a mature student with a 5-year residency and commitment to sport development
Must be pursuing post-secondary studies in 2nd year or higher at a university or college
Must be a non-smoker and have been a member of a Territorial Sport Organization within the past 5 years
Who can I contact for more information about the Sport North Scholarships?
You can contact Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF) by email at grants@ykcf.ca or by phone at 867-446-4527.
Where is the Sport North Scholarships available?
The Sport North Scholarships program is available the province of Northwest Territories.
Is the Sport North Scholarships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sport North Scholarships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Sport North Scholarships?
Sport North Scholarships is funded by Yellowknife Community Foundation (YKCF)