Applicants must be enrolled at a Canadian university; and enrolled in a program of study related to northern issues (northern is defined as locations that lie north of the southern limit of the discontinuous permafrost zone).Candidates in biological science fields will be preferred, but social science topics will also be considered. Scholars from Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are encouraged to apply. Three letters of reference must be e-mailed directly to AINA. Transcripts can be uploaded or e-mailed directly to AINA. To be considered, your application must include the following: (a) Cover Letter (please include applicant's email address); (b) Brief description of the proposed research (2 to 3 pages); (c) Complete curriculum vitae; (d) Three reference letters; (e) A list of current sources and amounts of research funding, including scholarships, grants and bursaries. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.