Scholarships

Kivalliq Inuit Association has allocated $92,000 in scholarships annually; for Inuit students from the Kivalliq region pursuing a post-secondary education. Scholarships are awarded in October of each year. Please note that the scholarship applications open on July 1st and close the following September 30th.

Selection Committee

The scholarship selection committee reviews all applications, with final approval from the Inuit Programs and Services Department. All decisions are final and there is no appeal process. When accessing applications the scholarship selection committee uses the following criteria:

Demonstrated academic merit;
Evidence of suitability and commitment to field of study;
Quality and content of letter of intent; and
Community involvement

Before You Apply

Read the application guidelines, application form, and eligibility rules carefully. Make sure to include all required documents.

Available Scholarships

President’s Scholarship

The Kivalliq Inuit Association President’s Scholarship Fund awards the academic and social accomplishments of Inuit students. The recipients of the President’s Scholarship Fund strive to their fullest potential in school as well as set an example within their community and amongst their peers to highlight IQ Principals in their life.

The President’s Scholarship Fund will reward students’ academic, cultural, and social achievements within their community. Students must be enrolled in full-time studies for both September and January semesters. Students who do not complete the academic year for which they receive the scholarship will be required to pay back the amount received in full from KIA.

To Apply

Downloadable Form: President’s Scholarship Guidelines and Application (available July 1 – August 31 annually)

Ukkusiksalik Scholarship

The Kivalliq National Parks Scholarship Trust was established under the terms and conditions of the Inuit Impact Benefits Agreement (IIBA) negotiated between the Government of Canada and the Kivalliq Inuit Association with respect to establishment of the Ukkusiksalik National Park. The Ukkusiksalik National Parks Scholarship Trust will award Inuit students who pursue post-secondary education or training at an accredited post-secondary institution, in the field of:

Traditional ecological knowledge;
Archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology and other social sciences;
Biology geography and other natural sciences;
Renewable resource management, wildlife management, geographic information systems, remote sending, environmental technology; and/or
Administration, business management, financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, human resource management.

Students must be enrolled in full-time studies for both September and January semesters. Students who do not complete the academic year for which they receive the scholarship will be required to pay back the amount received in full from KIA.

To Apply

Downloadable Form: Ukkusiksalik Scholarship Guidelines and Application (available July 1 – August 31 annually)

Meliadine Scholarship

The Kivalliq Inuit Association and Agnico Eagle believe that investing in students is an investment in the future of Nunavut and in creating diverse, educated and vibrant communities in Nunavut. The Whale Tail Scholarship will award Inuit students from the Kivalliq region who pursue post-secondary education or training at an accredited post-secondary institution or participate in a High School Abroad program. Preference shall be given to students who express an interest in education or training for positions in a mine related field. Students must be enrolled in full-time studies for both September and January semesters. Students who do not complete the academic year for which they receive the scholarship will be required to pay back the amount received in full from KIA.

To Apply

Downloadable Form: Meliadine Scholarship Guidelines and Application (available July 1 – August 31 annually)

Whale Tail Scholarship

To Apply

Downloadable Form: Whale Tail Scholarship Guidelines and Application (available July 1 – August 31 annually)

Canadian Heritage Rivers (CHR) Scholarship

The Kivalliq Inuit Association’s Canadian Heritage Rivers Scholarship was established under the terms and conditions of the Inuit Impact Benefits Agreement (IIBA) signed on July 9, 2019 by Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated, Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and the Government of Nunavut.

With respect to the Kazan (Sarvaqtuuq) and the Thelon (Akillinik) Heritage Rivers, the Kivalliq Inuit Association will award scholarships to Inuit students of Baker Lake, Nunavut who pursue post-secondary education or training at an accredited post-secondary institution, in the field of:

Traditional ecological knowledge;
Archaeology, anthropology, history, sociology and other social sciences;
Biology geography and other natural sciences;
Renewable resource management, wildlife management, geographic information systems, remote sensing, environmental technology; and/or
Administration, business management, financial management, accounting, bookkeeping, human resource management.

To Apply

Downloadable Form:

Sakku Scholarship

$10,000.00 Fund

Sakku Investments Corporation (Sakku) is the ‘Business Arm’ of the Kivalliq Inuit Association, deemed an Inuit Birthright Corporation with the mandate of developing sustainable wealth for Inuit of the Kivalliq Region. Sakku’s vision is to build a viable and healthy economy for Inuit in the Kivalliq. The Sakku Scholarship Fund builds upon this vision and mandate by assisting Inuit students pursue post-secondary education in the fields of Administration, Business, Financial and Management Studies.

This scholarship is not administered by the KIA and its staff. The KIA will not respond to inquiries with the scholarship and the application process.

The Sakku Scholarship Program is administered by Sakku Investments Corporation. The information for this scholarship can be found on their website, located here.

To Apply

Downloadable Form: Sakku Scholarship Guidelines and Application (available July 1 – August 31 annually)