Ian Legaree Youth Leadership Fund
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Student Award Fund

Award: Ian Legaree Youth Leadership Fund

Eligibility
Residency: Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Field of Study: Pursuing post-secondary studies or trades educations in any field

Applicants must demonstrate youth leadership and community involvement. Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.

Amount Available: $2,500

Application Process

Individuals interested in applying must create a profile on our scholarship application portal. Once your profile is created, you will need to complete our eligibility quiz and then submit an application for the student award. Applications will be made available during our scholarship intake season, every spring.

If you have any questions, please email grants@ykcf.ca or call 867-446-4527. 

Application Portal
FAQ

2 April, 12:01 AM

Scholarship application portal opens. 

31 May, 11:59 PM

Scholarship application portal closes.

Mid-to-Late July

Funding distributed to scholarship recipients. 

History of the Fund

The Ian Legaree Youth Leadership Fund was established in 2025 by his family shortly after his passing. This fund recognizes Ian’s outstanding contributions to youth development in the NWT. Ian mentored countless youth as the Head Coach of the Yellowknife Polar Bear Swim Club and spent over 20 years coaching and officiating at major events. As Director of Sport, Recreation, and Youth for the Government of the Northwest Territories from 1989 to 2020, Ian played a key part of initiatives like the Arctic Winter Games and the Youth Ambassadors participation in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games (NWT Program). More information about the Ian Legaree Youth Leadership fund can be found here.

Past Recipients

The first recipient will be awarded in 2025.