Scholarship Application.
Introducing the Nunavut Mining Symposium Students in STEM, Business and Economic Development Scholarship.
PREFACE
The Nunavut Mining Symposium (NMS) was created to conduct the affairs of a mining convention in Nunavut to promote the responsible development of the mineral, oil and gas sectors of Nunavut’s economy while being sensitive to the environment and its people.
Amongst our values are to promote employment opportunities available to Nunavummiut in the mining sector, especially in the technical and professional designation positions. This scholarship program is aimed to attract more students into these areas and give Nunavummiut the opportunity to pursue studies in the STEM, Business or Economic Development fields of study.
Annually, there will be up to three (3) scholarships awarded - one for each of Nunavut’s three regions.
PRINCIPLE
This scholarship program is based on the following principle:
To encourage and reward students in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, business studies, informatics, trades, community planning, and land administration.
APPLICATION
This program applies to any eligible student entering a postsecondary program in the fields of study mentioned above. Furthermore, to be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:
(a) Be a Canadian citizen or have permanent resident status
(b) Be a resident of Nunavut for at least one year and intend to maintain residency
(c) Be enrolled in a program that is at least 20 weeks in length at a designated post secondary or technical institution
(d) Enrolled as a full time student and be working towards a degree, diploma or certificate
(e) Preference will be given to Beneficiaries of the Nunavut Agreement
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
A scholarship of a one time payment of $2,500 will be awarded to a successful applicant from each of Nunavut’s three regions.
QUALIFYING COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES or TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
Accredited educational institutions with training programmes in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math, business studies, informatics, trades, community planning, and land administration.
ASSESSMENT & AWARD
The NMS Society will review and approve applications by committee.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
This program applies to any eligible student entering a postsecondary program in the fields of study mentioned above. Furthermore, to be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must:
(a) Applicants must submit a completed NMS Students in STEM Scholarship Application form by the annual due date of July 15;
(b) The application package will include registration confirmation from the college, university or technical school Registrar on the application form;
(c) Up to 500 words written by the applicant on the role the mining and exploration sector can play in Nunavut;
(d) Provide a copy of the Nunavut Land Claim Beneficiary identification card, and/or a Nunavut Health Care card.
PREROGATIVE of NMS
Nothing in this policy shall in any way be construed to limit the prerogative of the NMS Society Board of Directors to make a decision or take actions to ensure alignment with its mandate and values respecting activities outside the provisions of this policy.