Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)
Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.
The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management.
Fostering future Indigenous leaders
A core part of our values at the NWMO is respecting the rights, equity and wellbeing of Indigenous Peoples, especially young people. These awards will be distributed to Indigenous students from Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation, Treaty 3 or from any nation or band across Canada, who are attending post-secondary institutions across Canada (i.e. College, University, technical college or apprenticeship program), with demonstrated financial need for contribution to education costs.
These awards are named after Indigenous Elders from Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation in Northwestern, Ontario and Peguis First Nation in Manitoba, to honour their legacy, contribution to community and the knowledge they shared with generations of Indigenous Peoples and Canadians.
Awards Criteria
Elder Dorothy Parenteau Memorial Scholarship
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Natural Resources, Conservation, Construction Trades, Transportation and materials moving
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Chief Esther Pitchenese Memorial Scholarship
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any with preference given to those studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Elder Paul Watts Memorial Scholarship
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: Any with preference given to those studying Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM)
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation
Elder Gordon Williams Memorial Scholarship
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: : Sciences, Technology, Engineering, Natural Resources, Conservation, Construction Trades, Transportation and materials moving
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Any
Elder Gordon Williams Memorial Scholarship
Awards Category: Post-Secondary
Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1
Program of Study: : Any with preference given to STEM studies and students located in Treaty 3
Level of Study: Any
Indigenous Affiliation: Any