Canadian Northern Studies Trust

• Program: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)

ACUNS established its annual scholarship program, the Canadian Northern Studies Trust (CNST) in 1982 to advance knowledge and understanding of Canada’s North. The purpose of the CNST is to develop a cadre of scholars and scientists with northern experience and, at the same time, to enhance the educational opportunities available for northern residents. The funds administered by the CNST come from a variety of donors committed to northern research.

For over forty years, the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies (ACUNS) has been an indispensable organization for the advancement of northern scholarship. Established in 1978, ACUNS is a registered charitable organization headquartered in Ottawa, with volunteer representatives at member institutions across the country.