Created in 2014 by the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories, this scholarship was established to assist individuals pursuing studies in political science or a related field.

Prerequisites 

Applicants for the Northwest Territories Legislative Assembly Scholarship must:

1. Have resided in the Northwest Territories (NWT) for at least ten years;
2. Be entering their first or subsequent years of studies in a recognized post-secondary program in political science or a related field.

Review

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

1. Academic achievement;
2. Community involvement, volunteering and other activities; and
3. A written statement.

Applications

The deadline for applications is May 15 of each year. Applications must include a written essay (maximum 500 words) on:

• The benefit they will obtain from the scholarship,
• Community involvement, volunteering and other activities,
• Scholarship recipients from prior years are not eligible for this scholarship.

The recipient must provide proof of acceptance or conditional acceptance or proof of enrolment for that year in a recognized post secondary institution. A Proof of Residency (PDF 176kb) form must be submitted along with the application.

Past recipients

• 2021 Hannah Hoefer
• 2020 Paulina Ross and Christopher Yurris
• 2019 Christopher Yurris and Catherine Lafferty
• 2018 Siobhan Quigg and Christopher Yurris
• 2017 Kathleen Glowach and Karalyn Menicoche
• 2016 Kathleen Glowach and Lyndon Stanzell
• 2015 Karalyn Menicoche and Kathleen O’Brien
• 2014 Tunchai Redvers and Trisa Ngo