31 July 2020
Education and training is an important part of Baffinland Iron Mines’ commitments to the North Baffin communities. The Company supports and encourage the pursuit of post-secondary education and recognizes the importance of learning as a pillar to the ongoing development of the North Baffin communities and all of Nunavut.
Baffinland awards five $5,000 scholarships on an annual basis for Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement that are pursuing a post-secondary education. The study area of scholarship recipients evolves every year to reflect the emerging needs and trends of the extractive industry in the north.
For 2020, five scholarships, in the amount of $5000 each, will be awarded in the following areas:
•Marine and Environmental Studies
•Geology and Engineering
•Health and Wellness
•Education and Management Studies
•Business Administration
Eligibility/Criteria
Open to Nunavut Inuit enrolled under the Nunavut Agreement. Priority will be given in the following order:
1.Inuit applicants from Sanirajak, Igloolik, Clyde River, Pond Inlet and Arctic Bay
2.Inuit from the Qikiqtani region
3.Inuit from the rest of Nunavut
How to Apply
Click here for the 2020 Post-Secondary Scholarship Application form and Guidelines.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications has been extended to August 14, 2020. If applications are received after this deadline, they will not be considered.
For more Information:
Email contact@baffinland.com or reach out to one of our Baffinland Community Liaison Officers.