Adam Yeadon

The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship is currently accepting applications. This scholarship aims to assist students from the Northwest Territories (NWT) who are seeking education in forestry or wildfire management. “As someone who chose to pursue a career in this field, I can confidently say there are many rewarding paths this industry can provide for your future. I encourage anyone interested to apply,” says Jay Macdonald, Minister of Environment and Climate Change. The Adam Yeadon Memorial Scholarship was created in 2024 to commemorate Yeadon’s legacy. The anniversary of Yeadon’s passing, who died on July 15 while defending his community on the fire line, was observed by family, friends, and the NWT Fire team in Fort Liard as they came together to remember and heal. Scholarships will be awarded to full-time post-secondary students who are enrolled in approved diploma, degree, or training programs in forestry or wildfire management.