Northern Youth Abroad

10/09/2026

It was great to gather with almost 40 NYA Alumni, Northern students & their family members, and staff in Ottawa for a fall feast last last night! We shared lots of laughs, food, and friendship. Thanksgiving is a milestone for students in post-secondary already a month into their programs - congrats and keep going! Happy Thanksgiving to all! 🦃🍂

10/07/2026

NYA Quick Quiz: A little different today - tag an NYA Alumni (someone who completed the NYA (or NYAP) Canadian Program, NYA Next or NYA International Program between 1998-2026). We will randomly select one entry and the alumni they tag to receive this weeks NYA prize pack!

10/06/2026

We will begin processing NYA Alumni Bursary Applications tomorow Oct 7! If you are an NYA Alumni in post-secondary, get your application in today https://nya.ca/bursary/

The Northern Youth Abroad Alumni Bursary is now open for the 2026/27 school year! 📚

If you've completed an NYA core program (Canadian, Next, or International) and you're studying in a full-time post-secondary program, you can apply. Successful applicants can access up to $1,000 over the course of the school year following the completion of four check-ins.

The first batch of applications will be reviewed October 7, and after that it's first-come, first-served.

All the details and the application are at nya.ca/bursary

10/02/2026

Before we leave you for the weekend, here's everything we have going on right now! If you need the links to sign up, check out our recent posts or DM us.

10/01/2026

Applications now open! This is your chance to be part of NYA 2027! Apply by Nov 10 at nya.ca/apply

👇 Tag someone who should apply!

10/01/2026

It's time to apply! Applications for 2027 Northern Youth Abroad Programs are now open!
💻 Apply online at https://nya.ca/apply/ or fill out a paper application at your school.
📆 The deadline to apply is November 10, 2026.
👥 Any youth between the ages of 15 and 20 (as of June 1, 2027) living in Nunavut or the Northwest Territories can apply.
❓If you have questions or need help email [email protected], call toll-free at 1-866-212-2307, or text 1-867-888-4001.

09/24/2026

If you're an NYA Alumni in Ottawa, join us for our Pizza Party tonight 🍕 https://form.jotform.com/NYA1/alumni-pizza-party-sign-up

Are you a Northern Youth Abroad Alumni in Ottawa? You're invited to the NYA Alumni Pizza Party! Come hangout with NYA staff, see old friends and meet new people 🍕

🗓️ Thursday, September 24 @ 6pm
📍 The NYA Office, 311 Richmond Rd. Suite 308, Ottawa ON

Sign up in the comments!

*This event is only open to Northern Youth Abroad Alumni*

09/24/2026

One week until applications open! Anyone who will be 15-20 years old from Nunavut or the NWT should apply.

09/23/2026

The Northern Youth Abroad Alumni Bursary is now open for the 2026/27 school year! 📚

If you've completed an NYA core program (Canadian, Next, or International) and you're studying in a full-time post-secondary program, you can apply. Successful applicants can access up to $1,000 over the course of the school year following the completion of four check-ins.

The first batch of applications will be reviewed October 7, and after that it's first-come, first-served.

All the details and the application are at nya.ca/bursary

09/22/2026

We are partnering with the Kitikmeot Inuit Association again to offer a campus tour and post-secondary bridging experience in November for Kitikmeot beneficiary students currently enrolled in grade 12 who haven't already had this opportunity. Sign up here by Oct 15th: https://form.jotform.com/NYA1/kitik-nov-26