Sport North Federation has been awarding scholarships for many years to Northern students involved in sport. In addition to its regular scholarship program, each year Sport North Federation offers one $1,500 scholarship through the Scott McAdam Scholarship in partnership with the Mackenzie Recreation Association. This memorializes Scott McAdam who passed away suddenly in 2001. Scott played an important role in sport and recreation in the NWT, having lived and worked throughout the North including Aklavik, Tuktoyaktuk, Repulse Bay, and Fort Simpson. Scott’s love for coaching and mentoring youth and young adults shone through the many afternoons, evenings, and weekends he volunteered in each community he lived in. Whether it was a team or individual sport, Scott was always committed to help the person or team reach their full potential. Scott was particularly passionate about badminton and hockey, helping to set up programs and clubs in the communities in which he lived and worked. Scott’s memory is honoured through a number of awards and events including the NWT Recreation and Parks Association’s Scott McAdam Youth Leadership Award, the Mackenzie Recreation Association’s Scott McAdam Badminton Tournament, and the Scott McAdam Memorial Scholarship. The Yellowknife Community Foundation began administering the Sport North Scholarships for the Sport North Federation in 2025.