Maureen Tonge ‘Living Your Legacy’ Fund (Student Award)

Student Award Fund

Award: Maureen Tonge ‘Living Your Legacy’ Fund (Student Award)

Eligibility
Residency: Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Field of Study: Pursuing post-secondary studies in mental health and wellness

This student award is only available in odd-numbered years.
Amount Available: $2,000 – $4,000 for one to two recipients

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying must create a profile on our scholarship application portal. Once your profile is created, you will need to complete our eligibility quiz and then submit an application for the student award. Applications will be made available during our scholarship intake season, every spring.

If you have any questions, please email grants@ykcf.ca or call 867-446-4527. 

2 April, 12:01 PM

Scholarship application portal opens. 

31 May, 11:59 PM

Scholarship application portal closes.

Mid-to-Late July

Funding distributed to scholarship recipients. 

History of the Fund

Established in 2023 in memory of Maureen Tonge.

Past Recipients

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