Nunavut

Aviation Scholarship: Simata Pitsiulak

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The Aviation Scholarship: Simata Pitsiulak is sponsored by the Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation. Every year, residents of Nunavut pursuing an aviation-related career in the North can apply for one of six scholarships from a fund sponsored by the Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation.

The scholarships are offered to full-time residents of Nunavut (two-year minimum residency) pursuing full-time aviation-related studies. The studies can be related to airline or airport operations or management, aircraft maintenance and pilot training. Recipients can receive up to $7,500 to help pay for their aviation education.

To qualify for the Aviation Scholarship:

  • You must be Inuit from Nunavut or resident of Nunavut (living in Nunavut for the last two years)
  • You must be pursuing full-time training for an aviation-related career
  • You must be planning to work in Nunavut after completion of the training

Documents listed in this section are examples of what can be included with your application. Please review the application instructions (How to Apply tab) to confirm the supplemental and required documents for this benefit.

Proof of  residency in Province/ Territory

For example:

  • lease agreement
  • rent receipt
  • household bill
    • gas
    • electricity
    • cable television
    • telephone
  • driver's license
  • vehicle registration or car insurance
  • membership in social or professional organization
  • Other:
    • bank information
    • employment information

To apply for the scholarship:

  • Complete the Aviation Scholarship application form.

  • Attach supporting documentation to complete the application package.

  • A completed application package includes the following:

  • Completed and signed application form

  • Essay

  • Academic transcripts

  • Two letters of reference

  • Letter of acceptance from a school, college, or university offering an academic or technical aviation- related program specifying the date your studies are to begin, and the length of the program in which you are to be enrolled. A letter of conditional acceptance is also acceptable.

  • Any additional information requested by the department that is required to assess applicant eligibility and award points to an application.

  • Submit your completed application to:
    Department of Economic Development and Transportation,
    P.O. Box 1000,
    Station 1500
    Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
    [email protected]
    Call (888) 975-5999 or fax (867) 975-7880

  • The deadline to apply is end of August or September of each year.

Check the Simata Pitsiulak Aviation Scholarship Program Policy for more details on the scholarship.

Last updated: March 4, 2026