In encouraging students to excel to higher levels of education, Kete Whii / Procon Joint Venture is offering five (5) $1,500 scholarships to successful candidates. We are currently accepting applications for students enrolled in the 2026/2027 school year.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
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Beneficiaries of Lutsel K’e Dene Band, Tłı̨chǫ and the Yellowknives Dene First Nation
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Enrolled in a post-secondary educational institution
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Be considered a full-time student
STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING THE FOLLOWING:
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Letter of interest to include:
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Sharing your personal story
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Your current studies /program
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How will this scholarship support you in your career aspiration
- The submission will be a minimum of 1.5 pages (750 words) to a maximum of three (3) pages (1500 words).
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Mailing Address, where, if successful, the funds should be forwarded
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Two letters of reference (from previous employers or leaders in your life that can best describe your skills and abilities)
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Proof of Beneficiary (copy of Treaty Card)
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Photocopy of Social Insurance Number
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Copy of acceptance letter from post-secondary institution (if first-year student)
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2nd year or higher students –proof of registration for the coming year
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Copy of Official transcript
Please send in your completed application package with all the listed requirements mentioned above (incomplete applications will not be considered), through one of the following ways:
Apply Online: www.detoncho.com/scholarships
When uploading your application online, please ensure to combine and scan all required documents into one document prior to uploading.
In Person or by mail: ATTN: Scholarship Committee
3rd floor-Det’on Cho Building, 901 Sikyea Tili,
P.O. Box 1287, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N9
CLOSING DATE: October 12, 2026
