In celebration of the Fund and Doug’s legacy, the award amount in this final year will be raised to $4,000 for 1 student.
Applications close on May 31st, 2026 at 11:59PM. Apply today: www.grantinterface.ca/Home/Logon?u...
Doug’s namesake scholarship was established in 2015 to carry on his work of looking after athletes in Yellowknife. Now, after a decade, the fund will be giving out its final scholarship to a student involved in softball, curling, or golf as an athlete, coach, or official.
However, what he was most known for was his mentorship. It’s the first word everyone uses when describing him. The words that follow: “great teammate”, “true friend”, and “big brother”.
Famously, Doug helped coach the 1979 Yellowknife Merchants to a silver medal at the national softball championships in Richmond, BC.
From 1972 to 2003, he spent countless hours coaching, playing, volunteering, and fundraising for his many, many teams. In one year alone, Doug raised $55,000 for local athletes to play in tournaments down south.
Doug Bothamley was known for his love of softball, curling, and golf, as well as his inexhaustible dedication to the people around him. In fact, these were the same thing. Both as a competitor and community member, Doug always gave everything he had.
Our 2025 Annual Report is now live! Look back on all the major highlights of an active and impactful year:
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1. You are a mentor, coach, or community member who supports vulnerable youth through paid/volunteer work, advocacy, or leadership; or
2. You are a student who has overcome notable hardships as a youth and are working toward building a positive path forward.
The student award is available to residents of the Northwest Territories pursuing studies in any field, who meet one or both of the following:
Josh passed away in July 2025 in a helicopter accident near Behchokǫ̀, Northwest Territories. He is dearly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.
During his last slo-pitch game, a young player was struggling on the pitcher’s mound. Josh stepped up and pitched even worse, which took the pressure off everyone. Leading by example, he encouraged the youth that it was okay to make mistakes. They were playing to learn and have fun.
Josh was an amazing volunteer for NTESA, playing on the organization’s soccer and slo-pitch teams. He was a natural mentor and friend to youth through these sports, always building them up and offering support.
2026 is the inaugural year of the Josh Patenaude Memorial Fund, established by Northwest Territories Equitable Sports Access (NTESA).
Our student award portal opens tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026. We have over 45 awards available in a wide range of fields. Check out the full catalog and access the portal here: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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It's no April Fools' joke, YKCF has 11 scholarships available for the Skilled Trades! Our student award portal opens tomorrow, April 2nd. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Join our board! This year, we will have 4 board positions available to Yellowknife residents, and we are prioritizing applications from those that have experience with the private sector, or fundraising, or philanthropy. Apply here: forms.office.com/r/ggabCUhss9
Applications for the role of Executive Director close on April 3 2026 at 5 pm MT.
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Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have two scholarships available for studies in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We offer three awards for students pursuing careers in mining, remediation, resource development, and/or community development. For the full catalog and access to the portal, visit our website: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We offer two scholarships in the field of Political Science. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have a suite of awards for students involved in Sport and Recreation. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Our scholarship portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. We have 3 awards for studies in animal welfare. For the full catalog and access to the portal, check out our website: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Our scholarship portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. In keeping with the proud history of Aviators in the North, we offer four scholarships just for that field. To browse the full catalog and access the portal, visit our website: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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The Fund aims to give that same outlet to residents in Yellowknife and across the Northwest Territories by providing designated grants to the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre. This year, the grant will help fund the Children’s Festival as part of NACC’s 2026-2027 season.
Bright, creative, and kind, Timothy was highly active in Yellowknife’s arts scene. He wrote poetry, acted, and played several instruments, eventually going on to study jazz at MacEwan University in Edmonton. Living with ADHD and Asperger’s, the arts were Timothy’s way to cope, connect, and flourish.
We are honoured to announce that this year, the Timothy Henderson Memorial Fund is set to disburse its first designated grant to the Northern Arts and Cultural Centre in support of arts initiatives in the territory.
Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. Check out these scholarships for students in the Fine and Performing Arts. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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Our student award portal opens on April 2nd, 2026. There are 5 awards available for studies in Health & Social Work. For the full catalog and access to the portal, click here: www.ykcf.ca/student-awar...
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