• 2027 Northern Youth Abroad Program Application

    Fill out this application if you have NOT done NYA Canadian, Next, or International Program before, and would like to travel in summer 2027 with NYA. The application will take about 30 minutes to complete. You can also ask for a paper copy to be sent to you by emailing nya@nya.ca. Alumni who have already completed Canadian/Next/International will be contacted separately with a different application, or can reach out to nya@nya.ca.

  • Don't forget to do all pages of this form and click "submit" before the deadline.

  • Do you have any other first or last names that you use?*
  • Date of Birth*
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  • Gender:*

  • NYA is only open to youth living in Nunavut or the Northwest Territories. If you are unsure if you qualify, please email nya@nya.ca

  • What is the best way for NYA to contact you:*

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  • Before today, have you ever applied to NYA before?*
  • Do you have the permission of your parent/guardian to apply to the NYA Canadian or Next Program (If selected as a participant, your parent/guardian will have to sign a permission form for you to participate).*

  • Section Two: About You

  • If selected, you will be volunteering for 35 hours per week during the summer. What types of work placements would you like to try? (check all that apply)*

  • If you need more information about each NYA program, please visit https://nya.ca/programs/

  • Which Program(s) are you applying to? You can apply for both.*

  • Section Three: Why are you applying to NYA?

    Please read the information below before continuing
  • What are the three main reasons you are applying to Northern Youth Abroad? (Only check three)*

  • Section Four: Your Travel Experience

  • In the past five years, how many times have you:

  • Have you ever lived away from home before?*

  • Section Five: Health Information

  • All NYA participants and alternates have to get medical forms filled out by a doctor or a nurse before they are allowed to travel. You may still participate in NYA with a medical or mental health issue, but it is important for us to be aware of your medical history so we can support you when setting up your host family, work placement, and community details.

  • Do you have, or have you ever had, any mental or physical health issues/conditions that could affect your participation?*

  • Section Six: Mentor Information

  • Every Applicant and NYA Participant needs a Mentor.

    What is a mentor?

    A mentor is an adult in your community who volunteers to support you with your assignments, help you stay on track, and prepare for your travel south.

    Participants can earn up to 9 high school credits with NYA through assignments and volunteering. Assignments are completed between January and next October and require support from your Mentor along the way.

    Who can be a mentor?

    You can choose anyone as a mentor as long as:

    • They have the time and are willing to help you with your assignments. They should be able to help you at least one hour per week, or more, between January and the beginning of June.
    • They are an adult. Mentors can be teachers, NYA alumni, Recreation Coordinators, Youth Centre staff or anyone else in your community who can help you achieve your goals.
    • They are someone who does not live in the same house as you.

    Who cannot be a Mentor?

    • Your mother, father, sister, brother, grandparent or someone who lives in the same house as you.

  • Mentor Information

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  • You will need two "Participant Referral Forms" filled out for your application to be complete. One of the forms needs to be filled out by your mentor. Your second referral form should be filled out by a non-family member who knows you well (teacher, coach, boss, family friend, etc). All referral forms can be found at www.nya.ca/apply

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