Hay River, Northwest Territories, October 18, 2024 The Northwest Territories Power Corporation (NTPC) is pleased to announce the recipient of the second annual Norman McBride Scholarship. Xander Snow from Hay River has been awarded the $2000 McBride Scholarship, which was established in 2022 to acknowledge the dedication, contribution and loyalty of long-term NTPC employee, Norman McBride.
Xander was also awarded a $1,000 bursary as part of NTPC’s Student Bursary Program. A bursary of $1,000 is available to one student in every community the Corporation services or has a presence. The bursary program is open to all current post-secondary students who attended high school in the Northwest Territories.
A total of four bursaries were awarded in 2024 to students from Tulita, Deline, Yellowknife and Hay River. The bursary winners are enrolled in programs such as Computer Science Business Administration and Engineering.
In addition to the regular criteria to qualify for NTPC’s Bursary Program, the criteria for the Norman McBride Scholarship are as follows:
Community involvement: Evidence of volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or leadership roles in school or community organizations within the NWT. This could include participation in sports teams, clubs, or service organizations.
Personal statement: Applicants are required to submit an essay or personal statement that demonstrates their motivation, goals, and commitment to their community and / or the NWT.
Reference letter: Applicants are required to submit a letter of reference from someone who can attest to the applicant’s efforts in supporting their community and reasons why they should be considered for this scholarship.
Applications for the 2025 bursaries and McBride Scholarship will be available next fall.
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“I am truly grateful to be the recipient of both the 2024/2025 Bursary and the 2024/2025 McBride Scholarship from the Northwest Territories Power Corporation. I cannot tell you how grateful I am for this recognition; this truly means a lot to me. These scholarships will be instrumental in helping me complete my diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology, and afterward, I plan to pursue a Bachelor of Technology degree at the Memorial University of Newfoundland. Your support is invaluable in helping me overcome the challenges that I face, and I am sincerely thankful for your generosity.”
Xander Snow
“NTPC is committed to helping students pursue their post-secondary education and developing skills and knowledge that they will hopefully bring back to the NWT following graduation. The McBride Scholarship is a great opportunity to support students while acknowledging the long service of former employee Norm McBride.”
Cory Strang
President and CEO
For media inquiries, please contact:
Doug Prendergast
Northwest Territories Power Corporation
867-874-5202