Apply Now for NWT Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships 2026–27

The Government of the Northwest Territories has officially opened applications for the Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Scholarship for the 2026 to 2027 academic year.

The scholarship aims to support residents pursuing education in early childhood development and strengthen the childcare workforce across the territory.

As demand for qualified early childhood educators continues to rise, this scholarship offers financial assistance to students enrolled in eligible post-secondary programs.

The initiative is part of the government’s broader effort to improve access to quality childcare services while addressing labour shortages in the early learning sector.

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Key Deadline and Funding Details

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026

Available Funds:

• Full-Time Students: up to $5,000 per academic year
• Part-Time Students: up to $500 per course, $2,500 max per academic year

Areas of Study:

• Diplomas/degrees programs dealing directly with early childhood development
• Accredited post-secondary schools
• Classroom-based or online study programs are accepted

This tiered funding system allows for different levels of accessibility among different applicants.

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Eligibility Requirements

The Early Learning and the child care scholarship program eligibility requirements are included:

• You must be a resident of the Northwest Territories
• Enrollment in a diploma or degree program related to early childhood education
• Registration at an approved post-secondary educational institution, either through the on-campus or online learning programs
• Are enrolled in their first year of study
• Must not have had an Early Learning and Child Care Scholarship before
• From a small NWT community (any community other than Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Inuvik, Norman Wells, or Yellowknife).
• Planning on returning to the NWT after graduation to pursue a career in early childhood development.
• Part-time applicants currently working in licensed early learning and child care programs.

This scholarship is open to students registered at any accredited educational institution in Canada and abroad.

How To Apply For the NWT Early Learning and Child Care Scholarships?

To apply for the Northwest Territories early learning and child care scholarship program, students are encouraged to submit the application form. You should do this as early as possible to avoid processing delays.

Applications for the scholarship are accepted through the official education portal of the Government of the Northwest Territories. However, applicants should ensure that all the required documents, including proof of enrollment and residency, are submitted correctly.

Missing or incomplete documentation may delay approval. The ELCC Scholarship provides a valuable opportunity for aspiring childcare professionals to gain financial support while contributing to the future of early learning services in the Northwest Territories.

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Source: gov.nt.ca

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