Makivvik-administered NIT2 Post-secondary Student Grant for Nunavik Beneficiaries

Sep 19, 2026

Makivvik-administered Nunavik Inuit Trust 2 (NIT2) provides post-secondary student grants for Inuit Beneficiaries under the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). The program outlines eligibility for full-time or part-time study, enrollment in a Canadian designated learning institution, and a minimum 60% overall average. It specifies semester funding levels, key terms and conditions including non-taxable income, and required online application documentation and student details. Deadlines are set for winter and fall semesters, with mission statements required in the application form.

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Eligibility

Funding

Terms and Conditions

Submitting an application

Documentation

Deadlines

Application requirements

Student information

Mission Statement

Makivvik-administered Nunavik Inuit Trust 2 (NIT2) post-secondary student grant for Nunavik Beneficiaries Table of Contents 1. Eligibility................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Funding .......................................................................................................... 3 1.2 Terms and Conditions ................................................................................... 3 2. Submitting an application................................................................................... 4 2.1 Documentation ............................................................................................ 4 2.2 Deadlines....................................................................................................... 4 3. Application requirements.................................................................................... 4 3.1 Student information ...................................................................................... 4 3.2 Mission Statement ......................................................................................... 5 Link to Application: ..................................................................................................... 5 Makivvik believes that Nunavik’s society and economy benefit greatly from a skilled and educated population. Perseverance and a high level of achievement should be rewarded. Makivvik would like to encourage capable and motivated students to attain their educational goals. The Makivvik-administered NIT2 post-secondary student grant program promotes and encourages post-secondary education for Inuit Beneficiaries of the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement (JBNQA). Students who apply and meet all the criteria are automatically considered for this grant. 1. Eligibility To be eligible for this grant, you must meet the following criteria: a) Be an Inuit Beneficiary of the JBNQA, and a Canadian citizen; b) Be enrolled in a Canadian designated learning institution leading to accreditation at the post-secondary level in a university, College of General and Professional Education (CEGEP), College, or technical school; c) Be considered a full-time or part-time student in your chosen program, and have maintained an overall average of at least 60% in the previous semester. 1.1 Funding 􀂾 Full-time university students meeting the eligibility requirements of the grant program will receive $2,500 per semester. 􀂾 Full-time CEGEP, college, or technical students meeting the eligibility requirements of the grant program will receive $2,150 per semester . 􀂾 Part-time university students meeting the eligibility requirements of the grant program will receive $1,000 per semester. 􀂾 Part-time CEGEP, college, or technical students meeting the eligibility requirements will receive $750 per semester. 1.2 Terms and Conditions a) You may reapply each semester as long as you meet the above-mentioned criteria. b) Makivvik, on behalf of the Nunavik Inuit Trust 2 reserves the right to amend or terminate this program at any time. Nevertheless, any commitments made before such changes or termination will be honoured. c) Student grants may be awarded following the first semester a student completes his or her studies. d) The grant is considered non-taxable income for the student. 2. Submitting an application The application is an online webform linked at the end of this document. The required items to fill this form are described below. 2.1 Documentation The following documentation must be submitted as an attachment in the online application form: a) Copy of your latest post-secondary school transcript. b) Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution and a course schedule for the following semester (if it is your last semester a course schedule is not required) . 2.2 Deadlines Deadline to submit your applic

FAQs

Who is eligible for the NIT2 post-secondary student grant?

Applicants must be Inuit Beneficiaries of the JBNQA and Canadian citizens, enrolled in a Canadian designated learning institution leading to post-secondary accreditation, and be full-time or part-time students maintaining at least 60% overall average in the previous semester.

How much funding is provided under the program?

Full-time university students receive $2,500 per semester; full-time CEGEP/college/technical students receive $2,150 per semester. Part-time university students receive $1,000 per semester; part-time CEGEP/college/technical students receive $750 per semester.

What documents and information are required for the online application?

Applicants must attach their latest post-secondary school transcript and proof of enrollment plus a course schedule for the following semester. The form also requires items such as full name, beneficiary number, contact details, address while studying, school attended, grade average, program, degree expected, and expected graduation date.

Sep 19, 2026

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