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Yellowknife — August 14, 2025
The 2025 intake for the Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is open for applications.
The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is awarded to Northwest Territories full-time post-secondary students enrolled in diploma, degree or other approved training programs related to forestry or wildfire management to support northern students interested in pursuing an education in these fields.
The scholarship was established in 2024 after Adam’s passing in the line of duty during the 2023 wildfire season.
In Adam’s memory, two scholarships of $5,000 each will be awarded to NWT students pursuing post-secondary forest management education.
How to Apply
Please send completed scholarship submissions to Forest Management Division by September 30, 2025, by mail or email.
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
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“In Adam’s memory, we are proud to offer a scholarship to help encourage and support northern students who are interested in a career in forestry or wildfire management. There are many paths this industry can provide for your future. I encourage anyone interested in the field to apply.”
– Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change
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Mike Westwick
Manager, Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation
Environment and Climate Change
Government of the Northwest Territories
Mike_Westwick@gov.nt.ca
867-688-0958