Northern Futures Scholarships Program

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Read the application guidelines carefully before you complete the application form.
• The application form can be completed at www.nwtel.ca/scholarships under Northern Futures Scholarship Program.
• Use the checklist provided at the end of this document to ensure all supporting documentation is submitted by the deadline date of July 2, 2025. Only completed applications will be accepted and reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee.

GOAL OF THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM:

We want to invest in potential future Northwestel employees by awarding scholarships to northern students, by providing potential Northwestel summer employment (gaining valuable work experience in their field of study), and by learning about talented young people who could potentially become permanent employees upon graduation. Please note: you are not guaranteed a summer student position and are required to participate in the interview process.

We are excited to provide six scholarships in the amount of $4,000 each to eligible applicants who are residents within our Northern British Columbia, Northern Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut operating areas. Who are pursuing post-secondary education in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Structural/Civil), Telecommunications/Electrical, Computer Sciences, Commerce/Businesses, Marketing/Communications and Human Resources. Our goal is to award at least three scholarships to Indigenous students.

ELIGIBILITY

• Enrolled in full-time post-secondary studies in a two-year diploma program or a four-year degree program with your major declared. Pursuing an education in Engineering (Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical/Structural/Civil), Telecommunications/Electrical, Computer Sciences, Commerce/Businesses, Marketing/Communications or Human Resources.
• Northern resident residing within Northwestel’s above-referenced operating areas.

GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES/CRITERIA

Scholarships are provided for the academic year that begins in the fall term of the year of the application and continues through the following year to the end of the winter/spring term. 

Scholarship recipients and other applicants may re-apply to the program each year provided they continue to meet the criteria.

MANDATORY DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION

1. Proof of Ancestry (i.e. photocopy of status card, beneficiary identification or letter) only if applying to be considered for one of the scholarships designated for Indigenous students.
2. Proof of northern residency (i.e. driver's license, utility bill, health care card, proof of vehicle insurance (must include address).
3. Copy of acceptance letter from a post-secondary or educational institute.
4. Copy of most recent transcript. (i.e. High School, College or University).
5. Letter of introduction. (min. 500 words, max. 1000 words) or Video (4-8 minutes) see next page for more details
6. Current photo for media release (if chosen) in JPEG format (head and shoulders with face fully visible).
7. Complete and sign the Northern Futures Scholarship online application www.nwtel.ca/scholarships