Polar Knowledge Canada's online application and reporting system

Welcome to Polar Knowledge Canada's online application and reporting system.

Currently accepting applications for:

Northern Scientific Training Program

The Northern Scientific Training Program (NSTP) was established to encourage Canadian universities to train northern specialists to meet national needs. The program provides supplementary funding to over 350 students annually at over 35 universities across Canada. The program is administered by Polar Knowledge Canada as part of its mandate to foster science and technology in Canada's North.

Learn more on the Northern Scientific Training Program.

The deadline for students to submit an application is November 10, 2025 at 3PM EST

The deadline for universities to submit a complete application package is December 1, 2025 at 3PM EST

IMPORTANT: Students are no longer required to submit a research report after funding has been awarded. Please contact your university to confirm the internal procedure.

Polar Scholarships and Awards

Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship

The Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship is a prize of $10,000 awarded to outstanding doctoral students in polar studies.

Learn more on the Polar Knowledge Canada Scholarship.

POLAR Antarctic Scholarship

POLAR offers scholarships, valued at $10,000, to outstanding Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary graduate program (PhD or Master's) engaged in Antarctic research.

Learn more on the POLAR Antarctic Scholarship.

POLAR Northern Resident Award

POLAR offers awards of $5,000 to outstanding northern Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary undergraduate program at a Canadian college or university.

Learn more on the POLAR Northern Resident Award.

POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship

POLAR offers scholarships of $10,000 to outstanding northern Canadian students enrolled in a post-secondary graduate program (PhD or Master’s) at a Canadian university.

Learn more on the POLAR Northern Resident Scholarship.

The deadline to submit a complete application  is December 1, 2025 at 3PM EST