Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded to NWT post-secondary students in a full-time accredited post-secondary institution to help with the costs of attending school while completing their diploma or degree in early childhood development.

Overview

Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships are awarded to Northwest Territories (NWT) part-time and full-time post-secondary students enrolled in a diploma or degree program in early childhood development to assist with costs associated with pursuing their education.

Available funding

Part-time students can apply for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of up to $2,500 per school year.

• Full-time students can apply for $5,000 per school year.

Deadline

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.

Eligibility

• Be an NWT resident.
• Be a part-time or full-time student attending an accredited post-secondary institution in-person or online.
• Enrolled in a diploma or degree program with a direct focus in early childhood development.

Preference may be given to those:

• Are enrolled in their first year of study.
• Who have not received an Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship before.
• From a small NWT community (any community other then Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Inuvik, Norman Wells, or Yellowknife).
• Planning on returning to the NWT after graduation to pursue a career in early childhood development.
• Part-time applicants currently working in licensed early learning and child care programs.

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