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CHIEF GEORGE KODAKIN SCHOLARSHIP

CHIEF GEORGE KODAKIN (BEHCHO)

Circa 1974

ENVIRONMENT SCHOLARSHIP

Field of Study: Earth Sciences and Natural Resources, Environmental Studies, Sciences

Amount:

$1000/year (2 Awards at $500 each)

Eligibility:

This scholarship will be presented to deserving students of Dene descent entering or continuing post-secondary education in a science, environment or resource management field. Mature students are also eligible.

Conditions:

The awarding of this scholarship will be based on satisfactory academic performance, school and community involvement, and financial need. Priority will be given to students with financial need.

Payment Schedule:

Payment of the scholarship will be made of receipt of mid-term or final marks. Only one award will be issued per degree/certificate/diploma.

One scholarship of $500 upon receipt of mid-term grades (award issued in December) One scholarship of $500 upon receipts of final grades (award issued in June)

Other Eligibility Criteria: Student of Dene descent entering or continuing post-secondary education in science, environment or resource management field. Based on satisfactory academic performance, school and community involvement, and financial need.

To Apply:

Apply a letter to Dene Nation Lands & Environment Department, including the following:

• Full name and address

• Home community

• Name of school attending and proof of registration

• Post-secondary academic marks

• Letter of support from Chief, Councilor, or Metis Local

• Letter of support from an academic contact

• (an outline of financial needs may be requested)

Application Deadline:

Application may be submitted at any time

Send or fax your application and above requirements to:

Dene Nation

Lands & Environment Secretariat

P.O Box 2338

Yellowknife, NT

X1A 2P7

BESSIE SILCOX SCHOLARSHIP FOR DENE STUDENTS

BUSINESS, EDUCATION & HEALTH SCHOLARSHIP

This scholarship is presented to deserving Dene students entering or continuing post-secondary education leading to a career which will enable them to be of service to the citizens of Denendeh (education, health, community development, and human resource development).

Mature Dene students who have left school and are returning to resume studies are also eligible.

Field of Study: Business and Administration, Education, Social Services

Value: $500

Conditions: Scholarship award will be based on satisfactory academic performance, school, community involvement and financial need.