Bursaries & Scholarships

Scholarship & Bursary Book 2009-10

ACLS Foundation Geomatics Scholarship Program: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Aboriginal student enrolled in a post-secondary geomatics program
 
• Full-time student in good standing at a recognized university, technical institute or community college in Canada

Apply to: http://www.acls-aatc.ca/en/node/66

 

ACUNS Northern Resident Awards: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2013

The Northern Scientific Training Program is sponsoring eight scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, for students identified as long-term residents of Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon, or the Provincial North, enrolled in full-time, post-secondary programs at the undergraduate level at a Canadian college or university. More information at: http://acuns.ca/website/awards/awards-2/

Alice Donald Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• The candidate must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;
 
• Demonstrate financial need;
 
• Provide an acceptable academic performance record;
 
• Attend Yukon College full time

Documents required:

 
• Completed application
 
• Brief covering letter including any community activities you have been involved in.

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available from Admissions or here: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Alice_Donald_Scholarship.pdf

Aron Senkpiel Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Must provide proof of attendance at a Yukon high school for at least one year;
 
• Have completed at least one year of full time studies at Yukon College immediately prior to this application;
 
• Attach a letter of acceptance from the educational institution you will be attending
 
• Attach a covering letter outlining your educational goals and describing what steps you have taken to reach this goal;
 
• Provide a current statement of marks.
 
• Attend Yukon College full time

Documents required:

 
• Completed application
 
• Brief covering letter including any community activities you have been involved in

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available here: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Aron_Senkpiel.pdf

Association of Yukon Communities’ Scholarships for Municipal Studies: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, September 15, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Must be a student in a post-secondary institution studying towards a career in a municipal setting. or
 
• Municipal staff and elected officials who are currently working for a municipality or a local advisory council

2 awards are available
Apply to: Association of Yukon Communities, #15—1114 1st Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1A3. Phone 668-4388, fax 668-7574. Application forms also available from the display stand outside the Admissions Office.

BCYCNA Employee or Child of Employee Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• The scholarships are open to all high school students in B.C. and the Yukon regardless of their intended program of study, but they must be planning to attend a post-secondary institution.
 
• Applicants must write an essay on new subjects each year.
 
• The scholarships are presented at the students’ graduation ceremonies by the publisher of their community newspaper.  The Yukon News is a member of the BCYCNA.

Documents required:

 
• Essay and school documentation

Application form and information: http://www.bccommunitynews.com/files/scholarships.html

Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

 Applicants must provide the following information: 
 Cover Letter Required                          

 
• Title your cover letter "Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship Fund Application"
 
• Indicate both your residential and permanent home mailing addresses
 
• Include your email address and telephone numbers for ease of contact

 Confirmation of Eligibility Required

 
• Provide a copy of your birth certificate, Canadian passport or other equivalent document
 
• Provide the full name and address of the college or university in which you are enrolled
 
• Include a confirmation of enrolment letter or related document
 
• Provide the name of your program or discipline of study
 
• Include the name, address and telephone number of your department head
 
• Provide your current academic year standing
 
• Provide an official, unopened, copy of your most recent transcript

  Application form and information: http://www.paddlingcanada.com/assets/mason_app.pdf

Bursary award for members and dependents of Yukon Employees’ Union: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Each year YEU awards eight bursaries of $1000 each.

Candidates applying must:

 
• Be YEU members or their families residing within the member’s household.
 
• Be enrolled in a post-secondary university or college.
 
• Carry a full course load.
 
• Enclose a letter of acceptance and proof of enrollment.

For information and application: http://www.yeu.ca/pages/training.html

Cal Callahan Memorial Bursary
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

• The applicant must be a son or daughter of a parent who derives his/her principal income from pipeline construction.  Their employers must be members of The Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
• Must be registered in a full-time program

Documents required:

• Transcript of high school record
• Evidence of enrollment and payment

Amount varies

Apply to:
Executive Committee
Pipe Line Contractors Association of Canada
Suite 201, 1075 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario L6M 2G2
e-mail:  .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or http://www.pipeline.ca

 

Canada Post Aboriginal Education Incentive Award: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

As part of Canada Post’s Progressive Aboriginal Relations Program, the AEIA celebrate the hard work and determination of Aboriginal people who have overcome personal, economic or social adversity in their pursuit of learning.

Eligible candidates must:

Be an Aboriginal Canadian (First Nations, Métis or Inuit);
Have been out of school for at least one year before returning;
Have completed one full year of studies before applying for this award; and
Have not been Award recipients in the past.

Submissions will be accepted from May 1 to August 31, 2011.

Where can you get more information?
For more information or to apply: http://www.canadapost.ca/cpo/mc/aboutus/community/aboriginaleducation/default.jsf?LOCALE=en

 

Canadian Women’s Foundation Michele Landsberg Award: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Eligibility criteria:

• Submit a one-page letter describing your or your nominee’s ideals and what you or she has done to further women’s equality in your or her community and/or school. Please describe the project or activities and your or her role in it. We are particularly interested in journalism/media activism on women’s issues, so please give details of work in this area.
• Submit samples of the nominee’s writing, if available.
• Submit a brief bio or resume (no more than 2 pages).
• Attach two academic, professional or personal letters of support for the nomination
.

Apply to:
http://www.canadianwomen.org/EN/section09/2_9_4-michele_landsberg_award.html

Dennis McGann Bursary Fund: $
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

• Canadian Citizen
• Enrolled in Communication courses
• Demonstrated financial need

Documents required:

• Acceptance letter

Apply to:
Awards, Columbia Institute
1200-1166 Alberni St.
Vancouver, B.C. V6E 3Z3
http://www.columbiainstitute.ca/scholarships

Doris Steinbraten Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

The Yukon Teachers’ Association offers this $750.00 scholarship to one outstanding graduate of a Yukon high school. The recipient should conform to the following criteria:

 
• The award will be made on the basis of scholarship. A minimum standard will be deemed to be an overall average of 75% with 66% as the lowest acceptable subject mark.
 
• The award will be made without regard to subject area so long as University entrance standing has been achieved.
 
• Where more than two candidates are judged of equal worth, financial need may be taken into consideration.
 
• Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to a graduate who has completed the major portion of their training in the Yukon educational system and who are about to enter a College of Education or a College of Arts and Science leading to combined studies in a College of Education.
 
• An award of $500.00 or more would render an applicant ineligible if he/she has received notice of that award before receiving a YTA Scholarship.

Apply to:
Yukon Teachers’ Association
2064 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A9

Application form available at http://www.yta.yk.ca/documents/awards/applications/doris_stenbraten_grant_app.pdf
 

Electro-Federation Canada: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, July 01, 2012

Eligibility criteria: All applicants must:

 
• be Canadian citizens who have completed at least their first year of study;
 
• have maintained a minimum 70% average;
 
• be registered in a full-time, eligible post-secondary degree or diploma program at a recognized Canadian education institution.
 
• be a student in an engineering, computer science, business administration and electrical apprenticeship program.

Apply to: http://www.electrofed.com/2012-available-scholarships

Elijah Smith Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

The Yukon Teachers’ Association offers this $750.00 scholarship to an outstanding graduate of a Yukon high school. The recipient should conform to the following criteria:

 
• The award will be made on the basis of scholarship. A minimum standard will be deemed to be an overall average of 75% with 66% as the lowest acceptable subject mark.
 
• The award will be made without regard to subject area so long as University entrance standing has been achieved.
 
• Where more than two candidates are judged of equal worth, financial need may be taken into consideration and a First Nations student will be given preference.
 
• Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to graduates who have completed the major portion of their training in the Yukon Educational system and who are about to enter a College of Education, Native Studies or Physical Education.
 
• An award of $500.00 or more would render an applicant ineligible if he/she has received notice of that award before receiving a YTA Scholarship.

Apply to:
Yukon Teachers’ Association
2064 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A9

Application form available at: http://www.yta.yk.ca/documents/awards/applications/elijah_smith_grant_app.pdf
 

Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth
Application Deadline: Monday, October 15, 2012

The Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth (FAAY) is a national scholarship and bursary program administered by CCAB (Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business) that responds to the critical need to assist Aboriginal high school and post secondary students with bursaries and scholarships — through the generous support of program sponsors. Since its inception, FAAY has awarded over $2.6 million to First Nation, Inuit and Métis students.

Types of Financial Support Available:
Bursaries — the only national Aboriginal program that provides $750 to students pursuing a high school diploma as an incentive to stay in school.
Scholarships — provides a minimum amount of $2,500 and is available to students pursuing a post-secondary education in any discipline.

For more information and to apply, go to http://www.ccab.com/foundation_for_the_advancement_of_aboriginal_youth

Garfield Weston Entrance Award: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012

In order to be eligible for an Entrance Garfield Weston Award, a student must:

 
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
 
• have completed or be presently completing secondary school diploma/credentials OR have been out of school (post-secondary studies) for a minimum of three years (students who are presently enrolled in colleges doing their high school equivalency are eligible to apply);
 
• be entering his or her first-year of full-time college studies in the fall of 2010 leading to a diploma or applied degree (university transfer programs, post-graduate, and pre-university DEC studies are not eligible) in a program recognized as eligible by the college and the Garfield Weston Awards;
 
• be entering full-time college studies of at least 16 months in duration with a 100% full-time course load; and
 
• have a minimum average of 75% in courses required for his or her college program of choice.

Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships for Colleges Upper-Year Awards Specific Application: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 15, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• The Garfield Weston Merit Scholarships for Colleges (GWMSC) are administered by the Canadian Merit Scholarship Foundation. ‘Upper-Year Awards’ are available to current students who have at least one more year remaining in their program of studies.
 
• Recipients of the GWMSC Upper-Year Awards will be: passionate about his or her field of study, curious, and willing to try new things; caring about his or her family, neighbourhood and community; and truly interested in becoming involved and making a difference in society

Apply to: Students interested in being considered should visit the GWMSC website http://www.garfieldwestonawards.ca/UpperYearAwards for detailed eligibility and criteria information as well as an application form. Completed application forms should be submitted to the Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Yukon College will then review the applications and submit nominations to GWMSC for their consideration. Final selection and notification is made by GWMSC.

George Walker 8th International Congress on Circumpolar Health Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Must be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident
 
• Be enrolled as a full time student in science or a social science at Yukon College

Documents required: Completed application and a letter stating what steps you have taken so far to reach your goal and outline what future steps you are planning to take. Apply to: Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available from Admissions or here: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/george_walker

Haines Junction Campus Trades and Technology Bursary: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, December 15, 2012

Eligibility
Applicants will be a grader 12 graduate or a mature student. In either situation, the applicant must have attended the St. Elias Community School in Haines Junction for at least two years, with in the grades of 9 through 12.
Applicant must be registered at Yukon College as a full time student in one of the Trades and Technology programs.

Required documents

 
• Completed application form
 
• Verification of a least two years of attendance at St. Elias Community School in Hanes Junction, during the years grade 9 through grade 12
 
• A letter of support from a person other than a family member
 
• Verification as a full time registered student in a Trades related program at Yukon College

For more information, contact the Haines Junction Campus Committee by phone at 867-634-8800 or by email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Application forms available from the display stand outside the Admissions Office.

 

Hazel Fekete Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Canadian citizen
 
• Have resided in the Yukon for not less than two years
 
• Be enrolled as a full-time student in College Preparation Program at Yukon College
 
• Have completed the previous semester at Yukon College

Documents required:

 
• completed application form

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available at Admissions or here http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Hazel_Fekete_Scholarship.pdf

Holmes Foundation “Make it Right” Scholarship and Bursaries
Application Deadline: Friday, September 14, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Applicants must be entering or enrolled in a residential construction program at a Canadian college. This includes students in pre-apprenticeship programs and apprentices who have finished all but their last in-school session.

Documents required:

 
• Certified copies of your transcripts from all preceding years in the construction program
 
• Proof of current enrolment in the program
 
• One or more letters of recommendation along with contact information so that the author of each letter can be contacted. At least one letter must be from an instructor at your college.
 
• Answers to the essay questions set out on the application form

Apply to: http://makeitright.ca/Holmes_Foundation/index.php

 

Janet and Pierre Berton Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria: Applicant must:

 
• Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
 
• Be a First Nations student
 
• Be registered in a full-time program at Yukon College
 
• Have resided in the Yukon for not less than two years
 
• Have completed the 1st year of any Yukon College post- secondary program i.e. Arts and Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Renewable Resource Management, Business Administration, Early Childhood Development, NCIT, Tourism Studies, and YNTEP.

Documents required:

 
• Application form
 
• Covering letter outlining the steps you plan to take to reach your goal

Apply to: Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications are available from Admissions or here: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/The_Janet_and_Pierre_Berton_Scholarship.pdf

JTR awards
Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Recognizing the difficulties faced by single parents returning to education after a period of absence, this award offers assistance with the purchase of textbooks.

Required documents:

Completed application form - available from the awards display outside the Admissions Office or here: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/jtr_application_form

Proof of registration

Kinsmen and Kinettes Bursary - Hal Rodgers Endowment Fund: $
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 01, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

• Registered as a full time student
• Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident

Documents required:

• Copy of your most recent transcript

Apply to:
Kinette Club of Whitehorse
4061-4th Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1H1.
Phone 393 3537 or http://www.bursary.ca/
Applications are also available from the Admissions Office.

Lake Laberge Lions Club Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Canadian citizen
 
• Full-time student at Yukon College taking an apprenticeship trades program.
 
• Be in need of financial assistance.
 
• Be in good academic standing

Documents required:

 
• Statement of marks
 
• Completed application
 
• Covering letter outlining career goals

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available from Admissions or here: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/Lake_Laberge_Lions_Club_Bursary.pdf

2 awards are available.

Margaret (Peg) Harper Memorial Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

This scholarship is provided through fund raising by the Fireweed Lions Clubin the community of Whitehorse in memory of Lion Peg Harper. Lion Peg started her career in nursing and dedicated many years of her life to the volunteer organizations of the Fireweed Lioness and Fireweed Lions Club. During her time, Peg deeply touched the hearts and lives of those around her.

The aim of the scholarship is to assist a deserving 2nd or subsequent year student from the Yukon to continue pursuing his or her education in a recognized nursing program. Should no 2nd or subsequent year student apply for this scholarship, award may be made to a qualifying 1st year student in pursuit of same.

Eligibility criteria: applicants must:   

 
• be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
 
• be ordinarily a permanent resident of the Yukon and have completed  the major portion of his/her training in the Yukon public school system
 
• have an overall grade average of 75%. 2nd or subsequent year students must submit official transcript from previous year(s) of nursing program. 1st year students must submit official Grade 12 transcript.
 
• submit Letter of Acceptance or Proof of Enrollment
 
• submit two letters of recommendation from references in addition to a concise list of their volunteer/community work performed and any other information he/she may feel is relevant.

Apply to: The Scholarship Committee, Fireweed Lions Club, c/o #9 Langholz Road, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 5T1

Application information also available from the display stand outside the Admissions Office

 

Mary Ellen Whyard Bursary: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Must be attending Yukon College full-time in the Early Childhood Development Program
 
• Must demonstrate financial need

Documents required:

 
• A covering letter stating what your goals are and the steps taken to achieve them. Please also outline future plans in letter

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available from Admissions or here: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/mary_ellen_whyard_bursary_application_form. Provided by: The F.H. Collins Mary Ellen Whyard Committee and the Jim Whyard Memorial Fund

Mary Gartside Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

The Yukon Teachers’ Association offers this $750.00 scholarship to one outstanding graduate of a Yukon high school. The recipient should conform to the following criteria:

 
• The award will be made on the basis of scholarship. A minimum standard will be deemed to be an overall average of 75% with 66% as the lowest acceptable subject mark.
 
• The award will be made without regard to subject area so long as University entrance standing has been achieved.
 
• Where more than two candidates are judged of equal worth, financial need may be taken into consideration.
 
• Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to a graduate who has completed the major portion of their training in the Yukon educational system and who are about to enter a College of Education or a College of Arts and Science leading to combined studies in a College of Education.
 
• An award of $500.00 or more would render an applicant ineligible if he/she has received notice of that award before receiving a YTA Scholarship.

Apply to:
Yukon Teachers’ Association
2064 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A9

Application form available at http://www.yta.yk.ca/documents/awards/applications/mary_gartside_grant_app.pdf
 

 
 

Midnight Sun Rotary Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens
 
• Applicants must have been Yukon residents for a minimum of 2 years immediately prior to the date of application
 
• Applicants must have successfully completed a least one full academic year of post-secondary studies at a University, College or Vocational School
 
• Applicants must be accepted into and registered into a degree, certificate or diploma course of studies or post-graduate studies

Documents required:

 
• Completed application form
 
• Official transcript
 
• Letter of acceptance
 
• Proof of registration
 
• 2 letters of recommendation
 
• 500 word essay

Apply to: The Midnight Sun Rotary Scholarship Selection Committee 108 Elliott Street, Suite 421 Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4
Application forms available from Admissions.

National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation
Application Deadline: Thursday, November 01, 2012

The National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation has evolved into the largest non-governmental funding body for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis post secondary students across Canada.  Bursary and scholarship awards are provided to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students annually across a diverse range of disciplines.

In total, NAAF has disbursed over $32 million to over 8400 recipients since its inception.  NAAF offers financial assistance (scholarships and bursaries) through four major categories: Post-Secondary Education, Fine Arts, Health Careers, and Oil & Gas Aboriginal Trades & Technology.

For more information and application forms, go to http://www.naaf.ca/scholarships

NEADS Equity Through Education Awards: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, March 01, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada
 
• Applicants must have a permanent disability
  (For the purpose of these awards, a permanent disability is a permanent functional limitation which affects the ability of the student to participate fully in post-secondary education)  
• Applicants must be registered in a full-time program of study at an accredited Canadian post-secondary college or university. Full-time status is at least 40% of a full course load.
 
• Applicants must show commitment to your academic discipline
 
• Applicants must provide record of volunteerism and/or employment
 
• Applicants must demonstrate potential to be an outstanding participant in the community

Apply to: http://www.neads.ca/en/about/awards/

Ni’iinlii Njik Renewable Resource Management Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, January 25, 2013

Eligibility criteria: Applicant must:

 
• be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.
 
• be enrolled as a full-time student in the Renewable Resource Management Program at Yukon College. Preference will be given to applicants who are Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens. If no Vuntut Gwitchin Citizens apply, preference will be given to applicants who are Yukon First Nations Citizens. If no Yukon First Nations Citizens apply, other students in the Renewable Resource Management Program will be considered.

Documents required:

 
• Ni’iinlii Njik Renewable Resource Management Scholarship application form
 
• Please attach a letter outlining your goals and career plans. Include in your letter a description of how the scholarship award will be used to further those plans.

Describe your current financial need, listing all the funding that you receive. Please include a transcript from the previous academic year with this application.

Apply to: The Yukon College Scholarship Committee. Applications available from Admissions. Provided by Natural Resources Department, Vuntut Gwitchin Government.

Application form: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Microsoft_Word_-_VGG_scholarship_application_form.pdf

 

Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship Program: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Yukon resident
 
• Yukon Grade 12 graduate or post-secondary student
 
• Acceptance letter from post-secondary institution for studies in telecommunications, computer science, electrical engineering and business/commerce

Documents required:

 
• Official Grade 12 or post-secondary transcript
 
• Acceptance letter and reference letters
 
• Personal essay
 
• 2 letters of reference

Apply to: Northwestel Applications available online at http://www.nwtel.ca/employment/scholarship/
Inquiries .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (867) 667 7621

Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund: $
Application Deadline: Friday, May 25, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Enrolled in full time studies in the field of conservation and wildlife
 
• Must be in financial need

Documents required:

 
• OEMSF application form

Apply to: Orville Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fund Canadian Wildlife Federation 350 Michael Cowpland Drive Kanata, Ontario K2M 2W1
http://www.cwf-fcf.org/en/action/funding-awards/scholarships/

President’s Award for Research Excellence: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

 
•  Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time Yukon College student in a post-secondary program; 
 
•  Must be in the second year of a two-year program or continuing from one post-secondary program into another;
 
•  Must attach a supporting letter from a Yukon College faculty member

Documents required:

 
• Completed application form - available from the awards display outside the Admissions Office or here: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/yukon_college_presidents_award_for_research_excellence
 
• Supporting letter from a Yukon College faculty member

PSAC Scholarship program: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

The program consists of 14 scholarships for dependant children of PSAC members and three scholarships for PSAC members who are returning to university, college or a recognized institute of higher learning on a full-time basis. PSAC members must be in good standing as of March 31st of the current year.

The scholarships are not restricted to first-year students. No more than one scholarship will be awarded to the same family in a given year and no applicant will be awarded a scholarship more than once.

The scholarships are awarded primarily based on the merit of the 800-word essay according to the topic determined for the given year. The application will be reviewed as a whole; however the PSAC Scholarship Committee will place most emphasis upon the submitted essay.

The PSAC reserves the right to withhold the granting of an award if no applicant is deemed to possess the necessary requirements, or for other valid reasons.The PSAC Scholarship Committee may award a PSAC Regional Scholarship outside of a particular region if no applicants from that region are deemed to possess the necessary requirements or there were no completed applications received from that region. All submissions become the property of the PSAC.

Applicant Requirements

 
• Completed application form with all relevant information.
 
• An 800-word essay on the topic chosen by the PSAC for the current year. Your essay submission must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Please ensure your full name and page numbers are annotated on every page as a header and footer.

For more infirmation and to apply: http://psac.com/what/benefits/scholarships_guidelines-e.shtml

RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Eligibility criteria: You are eligible to apply to the RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program if you are a Status Indian, a Non-status Indian, Inuit or Metis and meet these criteria:

 
• You are a permanent resident or citizen of Canada
 
• You have been accepted to or are currently attending an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada
 
• You maintain a full course load that leads to a recognized degree, certificate or diploma
 
• You require financial assistance to pursue your education

If you are already receiving partial funding from other sources, you may still apply to the RBC Aboriginal Student Awards Program to cover additional educational expenses. *Indian as defined in Section 2(1) of the Indian Act Documents required:

 
• Application form
 
• Transcripts
 
• Letter of recommendation

Applications can be submitted between December 1 and February 28 each academic year before the fall start date.

Apply to:
Aboriginal Student Awards Program RBC Financial Group - Transit: 4524
20 King Street West, 10th floor
Toronto, Ontario M5H 1C4
Fax: 1 (877) 272 0228
http://www.rbc.com/careers/aboriginal_student_awards.html

Rotary Club of Whitehorse Memorial Fund Awards: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

 These awards are made possible by a generous donation from The Rotary Club of Whitehorse to the Yukon College Endowment with The Yukon Foundation.

Eligibility criteria: Applicants must:

-Be enrolled as a full-time student in Yukon College’s Bachelor of Social Work program;

-Be a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident;

-Complete the application form and include a cover letter that outlines the applicant’s reasons for pursuing the Bachelor of Social work degree

-Include information about the applicant’s current financial circumstances, outlining all the funding that they receive

 

Application forms can be found here: Rotary_Club_of_Whitehorse_Memorial_Fund_awards_application_form.pdf or at the Admissions Office

Apply to:

Yukon College Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 5K4

Sharing the Land Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

• Applicant must be a Yukon resident pursuing post-secondary training in continuing the connection between people and the land

Documents required:

• Transcript
• Acceptance letter
• An essay outlining what significance the Yukon’s wilderness holds for you and what you hope to do to continue sharing the land with fish and wildlife through your educational goals.

Apply to:
Send your essay, transcripts and a letter verifying your acceptance to a post-secondary institution to:
Sharing the Land Scholarship
c/o Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board
Box 31104, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 5P7
Info: 2nd Floor 106 Main Street  

Sysco Edmonton Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Monday, April 30, 2012

 
• be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
 
• have completed Yukon College’s Culinary Arts program as a full-time student
 
• have demonstrated quality, leadership and vision in food service, specifically in the area of food safety
 
• be planning a career in the food service industry
 
• be nominated by the Culinary Arts program coordinator and the Culinary Arts program instructor

Documents required: 
None. Award winner must be nominated by Culinary Arts faculty, who will submit the completed nomination form to the Yukon College Scholarship and Bursary Committe at the end of the Culinary Arts program

 

 

Ted Parnell Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Applicants must be Yukon residents pursuing studies pertaining to northern environments such as wildlife, ecology, biology, renewable resources, energy and environmental education.

Documents required:

 
• A covering letter expressing your interest and involvement in the environmental field
 
• Proposed course of study
 
• Official transcript.

Apply to: President, Yukon Conservation Society 302 Hawkins Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 1X6 Applications are available from the Admissions Office or from:http://www.yukonconservation.org/funds.htm

Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program: $
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 01, 2012

 

Terry Fox Humanitarian Awards are open to graduating secondary level students and those currently studying towards a first university degree or diploma in a Canadian post-secondary institution. For students in Quebec, you must be entering 2nd year cégep or university.

 

Award recipients must meet the following criteria:

 
• Involvement in voluntary humanitarian work.
 
• Canadian citizens or landed immigrants.
 
• Undergraduates studying towards their first university degree or diploma at a Canadian post-secondary institution in Canada.
 
• Maintain a satisfactory academic standing and continued involvement in voluntary humanitarian and community work.
 
• Students are eligible to receive the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award until they have received their first university degree (for a maximum of four years), provided they have maintained a standard of humanitarian work and personal conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, justifies the award.

How To Apply for a Terry Fox Humanitarian Award
In order to be considered for a Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, students must submit an application form in Microsoft Word format, three referee forms and an official transcript of the past two years of schooling - no other forms are required. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

 

Applications are available from the Admissions Office at Yukon College or from http://terryfoxawards.ca/application_info.html

 

The Yukon Foundation
Application Deadline: Thursday, May 31, 2012

The Yukon Foundation offers a variety of awards to students. For detailed information, go to: http://www.yukonfoundation.com

Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Eligibility
The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program will consider candidates who:

 
• Are currently in their graduating year or graduated in the last two years from a Canadian high school.
 
• Are entering, for the 2013-2014 academic year, their first year of full-time studies at an accredited Canadian college or university
 
• Are a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident (landed immigrant).
 
• Have demonstrated outstanding environmental commitment, community service and leadership during the course of their studies.
 
• Maintain a high level of academic achievement.
 
• Are not an employee or immediate family member of an employee of Toyota Canada Inc. and its Dealers, Toyota Canada Foundation, Earth Day Canada or Panasonic Canada Inc.
 
• Fulfill the requirements of the application package.

Selection Criteria

 
• Demonstrated commitment and service to community environmental issues
 
• Academic achievement
 
• Record of participation in volunteer and extracurricular activity at school and in the community
 
• Demonstrated capacity for leadership
 
• Letters of recommendation
 
• Evaluation of candidate’s essay and self-assessment
 
• Candidate’s outstanding potential as an environmental leader

Apply to: http://www.earthday.ca/scholarship

Watson Lake Student Assistance Endowment Fund: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 24, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Selection is based on need or merit, references and previous performance and suitability of goals.
 
• You must have lived in the catchment area for at least 6 months.
 
• Preference will be given to a student attending Yukon College.

Background: The fund is a joint creation of the Watson Lake Community Campus Committee of Yukon College and the Watson Lake Training Advisory Board. This fund was created to supplement graduates, college level or mature students in the catchment area of Watson Lake, including Lower Post, Upper Liard and Two Mile who require assistance in continuing their education at either Yukon College or a recognized university or college or training centre.

Apply to: Coordinator of the Watson Lake Campus. Application Deadline: June 24 and November 25 of each year Information sheets are available in the financial aid display.

YTA 50th Anniversary Bursary: $
Application Deadline: Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Yukon Teachers’ Association commemorating its 50th anniversary in 2005 established a bursary [$500] with the intention of supporting one or more Yukon students pursuing a post secondary education opportunity.
The applicants will be assessed using the following criteria:

 
• The award will be made to promote a formal post secondary training or education activity – trades training, college or university.
 
• The award will be made without regard to the specific area of study provided completion of the programme will result in the granting of a
 
• training certificate, trades ticket, diploma or degree.
 
• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed the major portion of their public school education in Yukon schools.
 
• Awards may be made without regard to an applicant’s receipt of other financial awards.
 
• Where two or more applicants appear to qualify, financial need may be taken into consideration.
 
• While the bursary may not necessarily be awarded each year, more than one bursary may be considered in a given year.

Apply to: 
Yukon Teachers’ Association
2064 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A9

Applications may be found on website www.yta.yk.ca Completed applications may be e-mailed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Yukon College Board of Governors’ Bursary Award: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Applicants must
• be full-time Yukon College students in either the office administration or business administration program
• be in good academic standing
• describe their current financial circumstances, outlining all the funding that they receive.

Required documents by September 30:
• Proof of registration
• Completed application form

Application form and information: http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Yukon_College_Board_of_Governors’_Bursary_Award_application_form.pdf

Yukon Electrical Company Bursary: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Application forms available from the display stand in front of the Admissions Office or from http://www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/downloads/Yukon_Electrical_Company_Bursary_application_form.pdf

Yukon Energy Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

General Scholarship - four awards of $2,000 each

These scholarships are for post secondary students studying electrical or maintenance engineering, electronic systems engineering, civil engineering, business administration or management studies. Two scholarships are given to first year students, and two to students entering second year or beyond.

Yukon Energy Ed Chambers Memorial Trades Scholarship - two awards of $1,000 each

This is a new scholarship in memory of Ed Chambers. Mr. Chambers served on Yukon Energy’s Board of Directors from February 1991 to May 2004 and was a tremendous asset to this Corporation. This scholarship is for students entering pre-apprenticeship or entry level programs in the areas of electrician, power line technician, electronics technician, heavy duty mechanic, industrial instrument mechanic, industrial mechanics (millwright) or machinist.

Yukon Energy Scholarship – First Nation Component

Yukon Energy also provides scholarships to students from the Nacho Nyak Dun and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nations. Annual scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to deserving members of each of the two First Nations.

For all Yukon Energy scholarships, apply to:
Yukon Energy Scholarship Program
c/o Yukon Energy Corporation
2 Miles Canyon Road Box 5920
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6S7
(867) 393 5337 Fax: (867) 393 5323
Info: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 
For more information and application forms: http://yukonenergy.ca/community/scholarships/

Yukon Federation of Labour Women’s Training Bursary
Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 01, 2012

Application Deadline: ongoing
Amount: Max. $250.00 per year

Documents required:

 
• Completed application form submitted min. 6 weeks prior to course or program start date
 
• Proof of acceptance and enrollment
 
• Proof of completion after the course or program is finished

Apply to: Yukon Federation of Labour Suite 102-106 Strickland Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2J5 Phone (867) 667 6676 Fax (867) 633 5558 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or http://www.yukonfed.com Application forms also available from the display stand in front of the Admissions Office

Yukon Government Health and Social Services Bursaries
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Health Profession Education Bursary
Application Deadline: June 30 of each year
Award amount: $5,000.00/year for a maximum of four years

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status maintained throughout the period of the bursary.
 
• Proof of current or previous residency in the Yukon of at least three consecutive years within the last five years
 
• Copy of letter of acceptance into an approved health profession education program in Canada. This can be conditional pending final acceptance.

Applications shall contain personal information including:

 
• Full name, address, telephone and email contact information
 
• Residency information
 
• Information on funding available to the applicant from any other agency to assist with education costs, including the name of each agency and the amount received or expected from that source.
 
• Copies of documents to meet eligibility criteria are required. (e.g. birth certificate or citizenship certificate to demonstrate Canadian citizenship).
 
• Proof of Yukon residency for three consecutive years of the past five years. Proof can be demonstrated through items such as Yukon Health Insurance Service records, employer’s note, school principal’s note.
 
• A letter indicating interest in and/or commitment to health care services through personal, employment, education or volunteer history are required as part of the application package. This letter should include reference names and contact information that can be used to verify experience.

Application form and information available at: http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/bursaries.php

Medical Education Bursary
Application Deadline: June 30 of each year
Award amount: $10,000.00/year for up to 4 years of medical school $15,000.00/year for up to 2 years during medical residency, family medicine only Eligibility criteria:

 
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status maintained throughout the period of the bursary.
 
• Proof of current or previous residency in the Yukon of at least 3 consecutive years within the last 5 years or of having received the Yukon Grant provided by the Yukon Department of Education.
 
• Copy of letter of acceptance into an approved Canadian medical education program. This can be conditional pending final acceptance.
 
• An eligible person who starts medical education in a country other than Canada can become eligible for the bursary when and if they transfer into an approved Canadian medical education program. (For example, could be eligible during family medicine residency if that residency occurs in Canada.)

Applications shall include

 
• Personal information including full name, address, telephone and email contact information, residency information, and information on funding available to the applicant from any other agency to assist with education costs, including the name of each agency and the amount received or expected from that source.
 
• Copies of documents to meet eligibility criteria will be required. (e.g. birth certificate or citizenship certificate to demonstrate Canadian citizenship).
 
• A letter indicating interest in and/or commitment to health care services through personal, employment, education or volunteer history will be required as part of the application package. This letter should include reference names and contact information that can be used to verify experience.

Application form and information available at: http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/bursaries.php

Nursing Education Bursary
Application Deadline: June 30 of each year

The bursary will be made available to up to four new students per year and the maximum amount available will be $5,000/year for up to four years of nursing school. Applicants will be selected by a bursary committee made up of representatives from the Yukon Registered Nurses Association, Council of Yukon First Nations, Whitehorse General Hospital, Community Nursing and Continuing Care.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicants are required to provide the following information in order to be eligible to receive the bursary:

 
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status maintained throughout the period of the bursary.
 
• Proof of current or previous residency in the Yukon of at least three consecutive years within the last five years.
 
• Copy of letter of acceptance into an approved Canadian baccalaureate nursing education program. This can be conditional pending final acceptance.

Application form and information available at: http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/bursaries.php

 

Yukon Indian Development Corporation Future Leaders Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, March 30, 2012

Yukon Indian Development Corporation Ltd. (YIDC) is proud to present the Future Leadership Scholarship Program. YIDC is committed to giving back to their shareholders by investing in post-secondary education to support the education and development of our future leaders in the communities.

This year YIDC has announced that they will offer 34 scholarships, valued at $1,000.00 each to be awarded to beneficiary students from each of the 17 shareholders of YIDC.

Eligibility

 
• A beneficiary of any of the Yukon First Nations or member of the Taku River Tlingit First Nation or Dease Lake First Nation
 
• Enrolled in a post secondary education institution as a full time student
 
• Pursuing an education in business, environmental or cultural education programs for a certificate, diploma or undergraduate/graduate degree

Documents Required

 

 
• Proof of Shareholder beneficiary. Provide a photocopy of a valid Indian Statue Card and or Beneficiary card from First Nation and or a letter from the registry office from your First Nation.
 
• Copy of Letter of acceptance from education institution. If this information is not available at the time the application is due, then please clearly indicate this on the application form that you are waiting for the letter of offer and will submit it as soon as it is available. If you are awarded a scholarship by Jury the award will be conditional upon YIDC receiving Confirmation of Enrolment through a letter from the Registrar’s Office or Faculty Head that clearly states you are registered as a full-time Student.
 
• Copy of Transcript of your most recent marks or record of studies.
 
• Provide transcripts/official GED results/Grade 11 report card (if you are graduating this school year

Letter of Personal Introduction to the Jury (minimum of 1000 words) that includes the following:

 
• Tell us where you were born, where you grew up and about your family & community.
 
• State your reason for choosing your field of study. Tell us why you are passionate about this field of study and committed to completing this program
 
• State your hopes and dreams regarding your future career and employment
 
• Demonstrate your contribution and ongoing involvement in the First Nation community.
 
• YIDC created this sponsorship program. What other ways can companies like YIDC help contribute to the Yukon Economy?"
 
• A paragraph identifying the new challenges and successes that you have experienced during the academic year.

Applications and more information are available at: http://yidc.ca/scholarship/

Yukon Native Health Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Eligibility criteria: The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students of Yukon First Nations ancestry to pursue educational opportunities leading to health careers with intentions to work in the North. Students who are graduating from or are accepted into one of the following health careers can apply:

 
• Nursing
 
• Community health nursing
 
• Outpost nursing
 
• Dental
 
• Medicine
 
• Environmental health
 
• Nutrition
 
• Psychology and
 
• Other areas as determined by the Scholarship Committee

This is also offered to graduates who wish to further their education in the CAN-RN, RN-BSc, BSC-MD

Apply to: http://yukonhospitals.ca/firstnationhealthprogram/healthscholarships/

or

Yukon Native Health Scholarship Committee First Nations Health Programs
Whitehorse General Hospital
5 Hospital Road
Whitehorse.
Phone 393 8780

Yukon Outfitters Association Award: $
Application Deadline: Sunday, September 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:
applicants must:

 
• be enrolled as fulltime students in Yukon College’s Renewable Resource Management or Tourism programs.
 
• be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents; 
 
• write a short essay (max. one page) describing their values as they relate to the Yukon wilderness, and specifically how those values are expressed in the applicant’s activities and lifestyle. 

Documents required: 

 
• completed application form - available from the display stand outside the Admissions office or here: www.yukoncollege.yk.ca/search/downloads/yukon_outfitters_association_award_application_form
 
• essay

Apply to:

Yukon College Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 2799
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 5K4

Yukon Registered Nursing Bursary
Application Deadline: Saturday, June 30, 2012

Eligibility criteria:

 
• Proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status maintained throughout the period of the bursary.
 
• Proof of current or previous residency in the Yukon of at least three consecutive years within the last five years
 
• Copy of letter of acceptance into an approved baccalaureate nursing education program. This can be conditional pending final acceptance.

Documents required: Applications shall include personal information including:

 
• Full name, address, telephone and email contact information
 
• Residency information
 
• Information on funding available to the applicant from any other agency to assist with education costs, including the name of each agency and the amount received or expected from that source.
 
• Copies of documents to meet eligibility criteria are required. (e.g. birth certificate or citizenship certificate to demonstrate Canadian citizenship).
 
• Proof of Yukon residency for three consecutive years of the past five years. Proof can be demonstrated through items such as Yukon Health Insurance Service records, employer’s note, school principal’s note.
 
• A letter indicating interest in and/or commitment to health care services through personal, employment, education or volunteer history are required as part of the application package. This letter should include reference names and contact information that can be used to verify experience.

Apply to:http://www.hss.gov.yk.ca/nursingbursary_application.php

or

The Nursing Education Bursary Committee Community Nursing
 #2 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 3H8

Yukon Retired Teachers’ Alumni (YRTA) Scholarship: $
Application Deadline: Friday, August 31, 2012

The Yukon Retired Teachers’ Alumni (YRTA) would like to encourage young Yukoners to return and teach in the Yukon. To this end, the YRTA offers a student entering, or already in, education, one $500.00 scholarship. 

 
• The award will be made in the basis of scholarship. A minimum standard will be deemed to be an overall average of 75% with 66% as the lowest acceptable subjcet mark.
 
• The award will be made to a student who is entering, or has entered, the faculty of education.
 
• Where more than two candidates are judged of equal worth, financial need may be taken into consideration.
 
• Preference in awarding the scholarship will be given to graduates who have completed the major portion of their education in the Yukon system and who are in, or entering, the field of education. 

Apply to: 
Yukon  Retired Teachers’ Alumni
c/o Yukon Teachers’s Association
2064 2nd Avenue
Whitehorse, Yukon
Y1A 1A9
Application form available from http://www.yta.yk.ca/documents/awards/applications/yrta_grant_app.pdf

 

Yukon Women in Trades and Technology Bursary: $
Application Deadline: Saturday, December 01, 2012

The original application form must be completed, legible in black ink, within the spaces provided and must be mailed to the Yukon WITT office no later than August 1 for the Fall session or no later than December 1st for the Spring session.

Eligibility criteria: To be eligible you must:

 
• Be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant
 
• Plan to register as a full-time student at an accredited technical training institute in the Yukon.
 
• Have not previously received a bursary from the Yukon Women in Trades and Technology Bursary Fund.
 
• Be a Yukon Resident and provide proof of residency.
 
• Be a woman over the age of 19.

Apply to: Bursary Selection Committee Yukon Women in Trades and Technology Box 191-108 Elliott Street Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 6C4 Email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call (867) 667-4441. Application form can be downloaded from the website: http://www.yukonwitt.org/Portals/0/Bursary_Application.doc