Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship

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.

• 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.

The deadline to apply is September 30, 2025.

• 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.

1. Complete the application and prepare your supporting documents.
2. Submit your application by Secure File Transfer using Filedrop.

To use Filedrop:

• Save the blank application form to your computer
• Fully complete the application form
• Learn how to use Filedrop
• Follow this link to Filedrop. Authenticate your email and the upload your application to Filedrop.