Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship 2025

The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Northwest Territories NWT full-time post-secondary students enrolled in a diploma, degree or other approved training programs related to forestry or wildfire management to encourage northern students to pursue an education in these fields.

The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 after Adam’s passing in the line of duty during the 2023 wildfire season.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
2. Value: $5,000
3. Study Level: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD, Training
4. Sponsor: Government of Northwest Territories
5. Eligible Country: Canada

Eligibility Criteria for Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship 2025

1. Open to all post-secondary students or applicants from the Northwest Territories pursuing forestry- or wildfire management-related post-secondary programs, including both undergraduate and graduate programs, diplomas, certificates, and other relevant training programs.

Benefits of Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship 2025

1. Two annual scholarships of $5,000 each

How to Apply

You must send a letter of intent and documentation to support your application, including the following:

1. Copy of official or unofficial transcripts from the previous academic year.
2. Proof of Acceptance or Conditional Acceptance, which should state the forestry program you are enrolled in, start date, and program length.
3. At least one Letter of Reference (i.e., from an instructor, employer, or other relevant organization)
4. Letter of intent (1-2 pages) that includes the following:
5. Your name and information about yourself (i.e., where you grew up),
6. Confirmation of NWT residency and status (Indigenous Aboriginal, Indigenous non-Aboriginal or other),
7. Your career plan and tentative timetable for completing the program,
8. Information on the program (this could include a brochure, a web link, or a print-out of a description of the program from the institution’s website.)
9. Why you chose to pursue a career in forestry or wildfire management,
10. How you expect this program to benefit you and your career goals,
11. Why you should be chosen as a recipient of this scholarship,
12. Any experience you have with forestry or wildfire through prior training, employment, or other activities (i.e. on-the-land experience).
13. Send the completed application package by email or mail to:

Email: Patsy_Schaefer@gov.nt.ca

Mail:

Forest Management Division

Department of Environment and Climate Change

Government of the Northwest Territories

PO Box 7, 149 McDougal Road Fort Smith, NT X0E 0P0

For more details, visit the scholarship webpage

Application Deadline

September 30, 2025

Application Link(s)

• Apply for Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship 2025