The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is now accepting scholarship applications from both part-time and full-time post-secondary students enrolled in early childhood development programs for the 2022-2023 school year. This is the first time that part-time students are eligible to apply.

Part-time students can apply for up to $500 per course, to a maximum of five courses, for a total of $2,500 per academic year. Full-time students can apply for $5,000 per academic year. The scholarship is for students enrolled in early childhood development programs at an accredited post-secondary institution in-person or online.

Expanding the eligibility criteria of the scholarship is intended to support flexible education paths, including students newly entering a post-secondary program as well as those currently working in licensed programs who wish to upgrade or obtain further education. 

The deadline to apply is October 31, 2022 at 5:00 pm (MST) and students can apply at www.ece.gov.nt.ca/elcc-scholarship.

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“Early childhood educators play an important role in the healthy development of the children in their care and are key in transforming the early learning and child care system. Providing enhanced access to the Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship supports flexible education and professional learning opportunities for individuals interested in this career path.” 

-R.J. Simpson, Minister of Education, Culture and Employment

Quick facts

• The Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships have been provided to NWT post-secondary students since 2014.
• Since 2014, 147 scholarships have been awarded, totaling $735,000.
• The budget for ELCC Scholarships is $150,000 per fiscal year. The budget includes a territorial ($50,000) and federal ($100,000) investment.

Related links

• Canada-Northwest Territories Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Agreement
• NWT’s Canada-wide 2021-2022 to 2022-2023 Action Plan
• 2030 Early Learning and Child Care Strategy: A Commitment and Vision for Action

For media requests, please contact:

Briony Grabke

Manager, Public Affairs and Communications

Department of Education, Culture and Employment

Government of the Northwest Territories

briony_grabke@gov.nt.ca

867-767-9352  Ext. 71073