We’re serious about your education.
That’s why we have scholarships available for Athabasca post-secondary students each academic year.
Financial contributions to the Scholarship fund are provided by:
DENISE BOUGIE
TRADES SCHOLARSHIP
$5000 in scholarships available for students from the Athabasca region who are enrolled in a trades program
Denise Bougie was a passionate advocate for Women in Trades & Technology, spending countless hours volunteering to help inspire women and others in her community. She was not shy about sharing her story and her struggles, and how, at age 40, she began a new journey. With a little bit of help, and a lot of hard work and determination, in 2015 Denise achieved her goal of attaining Journeyperson Electrician status and was living back in her hometown with her family, using her new skills to help give back to her community.
Denise also served on the Ya’ thi Néné’s Permanent Residence Organization committee. Tragically, Denise passed away in 2020. Her incredible spirit, her enthusiasm, and her belief in the members of her community will never be forgotten.
Denise achieved many of the hours she needed to obtain her red seal while working at Flyer Electric. Flyer Electric is proud to help play a small role in carrying on the work that Denise was so passionate about: helping support women and Athabasca community members to enter a career in the trades by sponsoring a scholarship. This scholarship is part of Ya’ thi Néné’s Athabasca Basin Scholarship program. Must be a member of an Athabasca Basin community to be eligible. Application deadline is July 31, 2023. Please visit www.yathinene.ca/scholarship to apply.
Who can apply?
The scholarships are available to Members and Residents of the following communities:
Black Lake Denesųłiné First Nation
Fond Du Lac Denesųłiné First Nation
Hatchet Lake Denesųłiné First Nation
Northern Hamlet of Stony Rapids
Northern Settlement of Uranium City
Northern Settlement of Wollaston Lake
Northern Settlement of Camsell Portage
Candidates for the scholarships must:
qualify as an Athabasca Basin Resident or Member
be accepted into a Post-Secondary Program and provide proof of enrollment at the time of application
be willing to sign an agreement accepting the terms of the scholarship