Established in 2011 by the Con Employees’ Benevolent Society, this Fund was established to assist individuals pursuing a trade or professional career in the mining industry or an industry related to mining.

Prerequisites 

Applications for the Con Employees’ Benevolent Fund Scholarship are open to high school graduates resident in the City of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories (NWT) that demonstrate an intent to pursue a trade or professional career in the mining industry or an industry related to mining, for example, millwright, geo-technical engineer, environmental studies, geology or heavy equipment operator.

Review

Factors taken into consideration in reviewing grant applications from individuals include:

1. Why they are applying for the scholarship;
2. The individual’s involvement or interest in a trade or professional career in the mining industry; and
3. How the scholarship will assist, or further the individual’s career or academic goals.

A letter of reference attesting to the applicant’s interest or involvement in the above-listed activities must be submitted with the application.

The scholarship may be awarded more than once to the same applicant, but not more than twice to the same applicant within any consecutive five year period.

Applications

 Applications must include a written essay on why they are applying for the scholarship. Prior to receiving the scholarship, the recipient must provide proof of registration at an accredited trade school, college or university or with the NWT Apprenticeship Board. A Proof of Residency form must be submitted along with the application.

Past recipients

• 2020 Vivianne Pauzé and Cassidy Taylor
• 2019 Elizabeth Thomas
• 2018 Trisa Ngo
• 2017 Monique Chapman
• 2016 Johanna Stewart
• 2015 Martha Hamre
• 2014 Martha Hamre
• 2013 Matthew Ouillette
• 2012 Ashley Mulders