Funding

Last Updated: Jun 15th, 2010

Sport North Scholarships

Sport North scholarships are available to NWT students that have completed one year of post-secondary education. 

$1,500 scholarships - applicants in sport related studies;

$1,000 scholarships - applicants in other studies;

$1,500 - Scott McAdam Memorial Scholarship.  

Eligibility:

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must have lived in the NWT for a minimum of three years and successfully completed at least one full year of schooling in the NWT OR be a mature student with a five year residency.  
  • Specific to the Scott McAdam Scholarship: must have lived in the NWT for a minimum of seven years and completed at least three full years of schooling in the NWT.  Preference will be given, but not limited, to applicants from the Mackenzie Region (first) and the Beaufort Delta Region (second).
  • Must be a non-smoker.
  • Has shown commitment to the development of sport.
  • Must have successfully completed one year of post secondary education and will be continuing in a program at a recognized University or College.  Preference will be given, but not limited, to students in the field of;
    • Kinesiology
    • Physical Education
    • Sport Administration
    • Recreation
    • Education (majoring in Physical Education)
  • A brief biography should be included in the application. 
  • Scholarship recipients will be required to complete one of the following:
  1. give an oral presentation to a school group or for their Territorial Sport Organization; or
  2. act in the capacity as a role model for a Territorial Sport Organization activity.

A candidate is only eligible to receive the scholarship once. Those qualified candidates not receiving scholarships may reapply the following year.

For more information or a copy of the application form, contact the Sport North office or visit our web site (www.sportnorth.com ).

Deadline for application: August 16, 2010

2010 Rising Star Application - high performance athelete funding

The objective of this program is to provide financial assistance to athletes that exhibit high performance potential in their chosen sport and wish to receive additional skill specific training through a camp or clinic format.

All applications must be received on or before May 1st of each year.  To be eligible for financial assistance, all relevant sections must be completed.  The application will be assessed using the information provided and athletes will be selected based on the quality of the submission.

Please read the terms and conditions very carefully and to click here for an application.

A few of the changes to the program from last year are:

  • Deadline date is May 1st
  • Applicants must be nominated (parents can not submit an application form)
  • There is no longer a need to submit a photo
  • TSOs do not have to sign off on the application form
  • Camps can be in the NWT

KidSport - ensuring all kids can play

KidSport™ is designed to assist children of families facing financial obstacles to participate in community sport programs.  The KidSport goal is to provide these children with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of teamwork, dedication and responsibility through participation in sport. 

All money raised in the NWT stays in the NWT.  KidSport ensures that 100% of donations and fundraising proceeds are directed to children, unless specifically fundraised for operations.  All applications are screened by the KidSport Committee to ensure the financial need and legitimacy of the applicant.  KidSport policies require that at least one of the following individuals endorse the application:  a school teacher or principal; a professional in social work or family services; law enforcement officer; clergy member; recreation administrator; community councilor or staff.

Funds raised are directed in the form of grants to individual children.  Grants of up to $300 are available to children up to the age of eighteen.  Funding can be used to assist with sport registration fees, equipment and travel.

If you know a child that requires financial assistance, contact KidSport NWT.  KidSport application forms are available to download from their website at www.sportnorth.com/Content/Funding/KidSport.asp .