Established in 2020 by the estate of Adolf Duesterhus, the Adolf Duesterhus STEM Scholarship Fund was established to support Yellowknife residents pursuing post-secondary studies in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM).

Prerequisites 

Applicants must be:

• Residents of Yellowknife for a minimum of two years
• Pursuing post-secondary studies in Science, Techonology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Planning on returning to the North after studies are complete.

Applications 

Applicants must submit a personal essay outlining:

• Why they are applying for the scholarship
• The benefit they and the community they live in will obtain from the scholarship
• Their community involvement and contribution
• How the scholarship will assist them in achieving their STEM based goals

Applications must also include:

• Confirmation of acceptance (letter of admission) in a STEM program at an accredited post-secondary institution
• Information on the field of study being undertaken
• One letter of reference from a teacher, STEM professional or community leader,
• A Proof of Residency form must be submitted along with the application.

• 2021 Bethany Giovanetto