Sister Josie Gould was one of the original members of the Union of Northern Workers. Her untiring efforts had profound effects on union members who knew her over the years.
Because of her staunch commitment to the UNW, and because of her devotion to helping youth, the Josie Gould Scholarship was created upon her retirement.
After her death in 2008, the scholarship was renamed the "Josie Gould Memorial Scholarship."
Today, in her name, scholarships are awarded annually to ten students who understand the importance of the Labour Movement and who have been accepted for full time post-secondary study.
Since the first Josie Gould Scholarships were awarded in 2002, the UNW has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships.
2024 Scholarship
Each year, the UNW sponsors up to 10 scholarships in the amount of $3,000.00 dollars each for students enrolled in full-time study.
2 of the 10 scholarships are reserved for successful candidates who have never attended post-secondary education (be sure to fill out this part of the application form if you wish to be considered for one of those)
Who Can Apply
- Scholarships are open to UNW members (in good standing as of June 30, 2024); current, retired and deceased members’ spouses, and relatives whose permanent place of residence is Canada, and who have been accepted for full time post-secondary study.
- The definition of a relative is: a spouse, parent, child (including a step‐child or foster child) or grandchild.
- No applicant will be awarded a scholarship in two (2) consecutive years.
How to Apply
Submit your application form, along with a double spaced, typed, three (3) page essay in Word or PDF format. No handwritten essays will be accepted.
- 2024 Essay Topic: Using five examples, discuss how unionized workplaces positively influence non-unionized workplace
Please attach to your application a head and shoulders photograph of yourself. The only purpose for this photograph is for use on our website or in advertising, of successful candidates only.
SUBMISSION and DEADLINE
Completed applications (along with essay and photo) must be submitted no later than 5:00 pm, Friday, June 28, 2024. Mailed applications must be postmarked by June 28, 2024.
It is preferred that applications be submitted by email.
If email is not possible, applications can be mailed to the address below, or faxed to 867‐920‐4448.
- UNW Scholarship Program, Suite 400 - 4910 53 Street Yellowknife, NT X1A 1V2
Any applications received late will not be considered; applicants can re‐apply the next year. Confirmation of applications received by UNW will be emailed to the applicant. Please retain confirmation.