AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, not-for-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
The committee accepts proposals for awards of $1000.00. Awards are aimed at young investigators, especially graduate students, to provide funding to augment their research.
AFS offers a variety of scholarships for graduate students interested in furthering their education in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.
The Arctic Research Consortium of the United States annually offers the ARCUS Award for Arctic Research Excellence to up to four papers written by students in the following categories are awarded: social science, physical sciences, life sciences and interdisciplinary sciences.
Several universities offer a bilateral exchange program for students and teachers.
The Network involves PhD students and post-doctoral scientists and acts as an institution for research education in the circumpolar northern countries.
One Graduate Scholarship is usually offered by the CINS each year to an individual undertaking graduate research, or other study with a graduate degree objective, at a Nordic or Canadian post-secondary institution.
CINS awards up to three travel bursaries to undergraduate students in any year, each with a value of CDN$750. The awards are tenable at any recognized summer program offering language and/or culture courses in a Scandinavian language in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway or Sweden.
Canadians interested in studying and doing research in Iceland, Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
The Circumpolar Arctic Social Science PhD Network (CASS) addresses the limited number of students working in the area of Arctic social science, and the difficulties of arranging specific PhD programs within universities and even countries.
Internships opportunities in the Circumpolar Arctic.
Canadian students from Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories or Nunavut interested in undertaking research in the circumpolar north.
The purpose of the European Commission’s Erasmus program is to improve the quality of higher education and strengthen its European dimension.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade offers awards to assist Canadian students in furthering their studies or conducting research at the master's, doctoral or post-doctoral level in Finland or Russia.
A program of the International Association for Students of Economics (AIESEC), Global Exchange offers traineeships lasting from eight to 18 weeks in one of three different areas: management traineeships, technical traineeships and development traineeships.
The Jennifer Robinson Memorial Scholarship is offered by the Arctic Institute of North America based at the University of Calgary.
The purpose of the NorFA Course Scholarships is to give PhD students and post-doctoral fellows in one Nordic country the opportunity to participate in research training courses given in another Nordic country.
NorFA Mobility Scholarships are granted to PhD students and post-doctoral fellows to cover travel and living expenses in another Nordic country.
The Norwegian Government, through The International Scholarship Section (IS) of The Research Council of Norway, offers a pool of scholarships for advanced students and young researchers.
Nunavut Arctic College strengthens the people and communities of Nunavut by advancing the life-long learning of Northern adults through high-quality career programs appropriately delivered with our partners throughout the Arctic.
Sámi University College is an indigenous institution that preserves and promotes Sámi language, culture and community life.
The Institute of Arctic Studies located within the John Sloan Dickey Centre for International Understanding annually awards the Stefansson Fellowship to a student (or occasionally a junior faculty member) whose research requires travel to an Arctic location.
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) offers an annual training program to American students in certain academic fields, namely chemistry, business, and mechanical, electrical, chemical and civil engineering.
The University of the Arctic is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to higher education in and about the Circumpolar North.
Internship opportunities
The Inclusion Network links Canadian employers to: Aboriginal job seekers, over 300 Aboriginal employment centres and post secondary institutes across Canada.
Aboriginal human resource development services in Ontario.
Everything you need to know about the Aboriginal Workforce Participation Initiative.
Website designed to promote and sustain Aboriginal educational achievements
The Association of Universities and Colleges Canada (AUCC) administers placements targeted toward youth with an educational background in international marketing, public relations, publications, the promotion of Canadian education services, etc.
Young professionals work on issues such as: global peace and security; country-specific foreign and defense policies; social, economic and democratic development; and, international trade. Past placements have been with the NATO Information Office in Moscow and the Moscow Carnegie Centre.
Aurora College delivers programs and courses as close to the communities as possible, through a network of three regional campuses and Community Learning Centres in all but the smallest communities.
BEAHR offers six to twelve month subsidized internships. BEAHR promises students an opportunity for practical experience, networking, mentorship, skills development, clarification of career goals, and the chance to earn money.
Canada World Youth designs and delivers international educational programs for youth with a focus on volunteer work and community development in a cross-cultural setting.
Campus Connection, is an initiative of Industry Canada's SchoolNet, and is an Internet portal that connects learners to more than 2,700 on-line courses from 75 participating Canadian colleges and universities.
For doctoral students pursuing northern research and fieldwork or for students enrolled at the masters and the doctoral level, whose research relates to northern geography, preferably programs involving northern themes and fieldwork.
In partnership with Rio Tinto, Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. offers employment and internship opportunities for students, undergraduates, recent graduates and experienced professionals.
The En'owkin Centre is a First Nations cultural educational and creative arts institution located in Penticton, BC, which offers university/college transfer diplomas and certificate programs.
Exchange opportunities in Canada and abroad.
FNESC promotes the sharing of information through conferences and workshops.
Offers educational and training programs in Aviation, Aboriginal Media, Human Services, Health, Information Services, Public Administration, Technical Services and Social Work.
Are you currently a northern student in a post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree program? Are you graduating in 2008? Will you be looking for work in the NWT?
Unilever Canada invites you to become one of eight Canadian youth selected to sit on a national committee as a GO BLUE Youth Ambassador representing your community and empowering them to make a difference and get serious about water conservation.
Six-month internships in countries throughout the South Pacific.
Ghost River Rediscovery offers Indigenous based youth leadership programs. The programs are run in the Ghost River Wilderness Area, Canada and in one of three host countries. Participants live and work with youth from another country both sharing backgrounds in Aboriginal culture.
Inuit Art Foundation exists to facilitate the creative expressions of Inuit artists and to foster a broader understanding of these expressions worldwide.
The Inuit Broadcasting Corporation provides a window to the Arctic by producing award winning television programming by Inuit, for Inuit.
Storytelling traditions around the world are passed from generation to generation, linking people to their cultures and ancestors. Traditional stories are an important aspect of Inuit culture.
The Jim Bourque Scholarship is valued at $1000, and is awarded to a Canadian Aboriginal student who intends to take, or is enrolled in, post-secondary training in education, environmental studies, traditional knowledge or telecommunications.
This website is entirely devoted to job searching in the North.
Katimavik offers young Canadians an exciting experience that incorporates learning and volunteer involvement. It is Canada's leading national youth volunteer-service program.
Canada’s unique and truly northern art education centre! We offer a broad range of Community, Continuing Education and Professional Development programs and special events.
The Klondike Institute of Art and Culture (KIAC) in partnership with the Tr’ondek Hwech’in and Yukon College is offering an exciting new accredited visual arts program which provides students with the first year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts or a Bachelor of Arts in Design degree.
Celebrates the accomplishments of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis youth aged 13 to 30.
The Youth Parliament is an opportunity for you to play the role of your Member of the Legislative Assembly.
Located near Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, Pearson College is one of ten United World Colleges established on five continents throughout the world.
The Lorraine Allison Scholarship is open to any student enrolled at a Canadian university in a program of graduate study related to northern issues.
The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF) is a nationally registered non-profit organization dedicated to raising funds to deliver programs that provide the tools necessary for Aboriginal youth to achieve brighter futures.
Students enrolled in a graduate program in Canadian studies at a Nordic university.
Northern Lights College will provide accessible, responsive and diverse learning opportunities to enhance the quality of life for the community it serves.
Various scholarships open to Canadian citizens undertaking thesis based northern research.
NYA enables Nunavut and NWT youth to acquire professional skills and training, hands on work experience, and high school credits through a cross cultural work and learning experience in southern Canada and abroad.
Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) established the Northern Research Internship program in 2003. Up to 30 awards per year are available.
Nunavut Sivuniksavut (NS) is a unique eight-month college program based in Ottawa. It is for Inuit youth from Nunavut who want to prepare for the educational, training, and career opportunities that are being created by the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement (NLCA) and the new Government of Nunavut.
Online Exhibits, Databases, Teachers, Researchers, Programs and related sites.
Schools on Board is an outreach program of the ArcticNet research program—a Canadian led international, and multidisciplinary project looking at the impacts of climate change on the physical and social environments in the Canadian Arctic.
Our Mission statement: To expose youth to trade and technology occupations by developing and delivering educational programs and activities for youth, educators, parents and others.
Skills Canada NWT is a non-profit dedicated to promoting careers in skilled trades and technology to northern youth. We do this by organizing programs and events each year for youth throughout the NWT.
Today, a university degree isn't the only path to follow toward a successful future. In fact, the opportunities that await an entirely new generation of skilled workers is incredible!
Students on Ice is an award-winning organization offering unique learning expeditions to the Antarctic and the Arctic.
Scholarships awarded to undergraduate students registered in the Northern Planning and Development Studies minor at the University of Calgary.
Tungasuvvingat Inuit (TI) aims at empowering and enhancing the lives of Inuit residing in Ontario. Since 1987, TI has been operating in Ottawa as a community-based counselling and resource centre.
An independent, Canadian grant making foundation, The Walter and Duncan Gordon Foundation is dedicated to the development of sound and innovative public policies.
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Youth Challenge International builds the skills, experience and confidence of young people by involving them in substantive overseas international development projects in partnership with local youth-serving organizations.
The Youth Employment Strategy (YES) helps Canadian youth get the work experience, knowledge, skills and information they need to develop skills for, and participate in, the world of work.
Yukon College provides degree studies, accredited certificates and diplomas, trades programming, and a broad range of professional courses.
If you are a recent graduate with a post-secondary diploma or degree and are short on experience in your field of study, the Yukon government has a unique opportunity.