Doyon Foundation Scholarships
Scholarship Sponsored by Doyon Foundation
Introduction
Doyon Foundation, the private charitable arm of Doyon, Limited, provides scholarships that support the educational and cultural goals of Doyon shareholders and their children. In 2024 the Foundation distributed $2,000,000 in awards to 469 students. Before creating an account and submitting an application, confirm you meet the eligibility rules shown below.
Types of awards
The Foundation offers four categories of funding to serve a range of students:
- Competitive scholarships
- Full‑time awards
- Part‑time awards
- High school awards and career & technical awards
Which award fits me?
Use the online tool to determine the best scholarship for your situation. Common paths:
- Current high school student
- Seeking a degree (undergraduate, graduate, doctoral)
- Not pursuing a degree (non‑degree or certificate programs)
Deadlines (for degree-seeking awards)
Competitive, full‑time, and part‑time scholarships are offered three times per year. Application deadlines are:
- May 15 — for fall semester support
- November 15 — for spring semester support
- March 15 — for summer semester support
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must meet all of the following to be considered for a Doyon Foundation scholarship:
- Be a Doyon, Limited enrollee (original shareholder) or be the child of an original enrollee. If applying as the child of an original shareholder who is not the original enrollee, supply a certified (notarized) copy of an original birth certificate to verify relationship. Note: gifted or inherited shares do not create scholarship eligibility.
- Be accepted to an accredited college, university, technical, or vocational program.
- Maintain the minimum grade point average required for the level of study:
- Undergraduate: 2.0 GPA
- Graduate / Master’s: 3.0 GPA
- Specialist or Doctorate: 3.25 GPA
- Meet the credit-hour definitions for full‑time and part‑time enrollment:
- Full‑time: undergraduates enrolled in 12 or more credits; graduate students enrolled in 9 or more credits
- Part‑time: undergraduates enrolled in 3–11 credits; graduate students enrolled in 2–8 credits
Scholarship lifetime caps
A student may receive awards from the Foundation up to these cumulative maximums over the course of their academic career:
- Undergraduate: $25,000
- Master’s: $36,000
- Doctorate: $49,000
- Non‑degree seeking: $25,000
More information
For complete details about individual scholarship programs, eligibility nuances, and the application process, consult the Doyon Foundation scholarship resource handbook.