George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund

Student Award

Fund History

The George Cleary Memorial Scholarship Fund was created by the Cleary family. The scholarship is intended to encourage Indigenous residents and Sahtu beneficiaries of the Northwest Territories to pursue a post-secondary or trades educations, giving them the opportunity to help their communities grow and prosper.

Eligibility:

Must be Indigenous or a Sahtu Secretariat Incorporated Beneficiary

Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least 12 consecutive months

Applications Open

April 2, 2027

Applications Close

May 31, 2027

F‍unding Disbursed

August

Past Award Recipients

  • 2025: Serenity Grenier
  • 2024: Danielle Pike
  • 2023: Janelle Pierrot
  • 2022: Janelle Pierrot
  • 2021: Samantha Kenny