Apply now for an Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.

• Part-time students are eligible for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of $2,500 per school year.  
• Full-time students are eligible for up to $5,000 per school year.

The scholarship is for NWT students enrolled in a diploma or degree program with a direct focus on early childhood development at accredited post-secondary institutions. In-person or online programs are accepted.

Application deadline: September 30, 2026

For more information or to download the application for, visit www.ece.gov.nt.ca/elcc-scholarship

Related Links

• ELCC Application Form

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