Yukon Foundation Scholarships

Yukon Foundation Scholarships

All numbered scholarships are through the Yukon Foundation. Application forms can be found at the site below. There are also a number of general fund scholarships not listed here.

Yukon Government Scholarships

The education website lists additional scholarships provided by various organizations. Details of each scholarship and application information can be accessed at .

General Scholarships

GOVERNMENT OF YUKON LEGACY FUND / #9
Established by the Government of Yukon to:
1.A scholarship for Yukon students in any field of study
2. Assist groups with Yukon projects
THOMAS J. BLACK / #25
To support a Porter Creek School graduate in any year and any program of post-graduate studies.
COMMISSION SCOLAIRE
FRANCOPHONE DU YUKON #23 / #35
Is a section of the Public Schools Branch of the Yukon Dept. of Education. The CSFY (YFSB) – is responsible for French First Language education. Bursary/awards to support Yukon French First Language students. Available in 2015.
KLONDIKE PLACER MINERS' ASSOC. INDIAN RIVER SCHOLARSHIP / #50
Open to members of the KPMA and their immediate family.
a) Yukon graduate enrolled in post secondary studies.
b) A letter of recommendation from any professional person aware of your career goals
c) A brief essay on placer mining what it means and what it has done for you.
BRIAN MORRIS / #59
A scholarship for Yukon graduates participating in post-secondary studies, in any field, to further their education in a certificate, diploma, under-graduate degree, or trades in-school training.Three years attendance at a Yukon secondary school while meeting Yukon residency. Two letters of reference required.
PORTER CREEK CITIZENS' ASSOCIATION / #66
Established to assist graduates of Porter Creek Secondary who have been a residentof Porter Creek for a minimum of two years at the time they complete their last year of high school. Proof of residency must be submitted in the form of a letter from the School Principal.
Candidates will be evaluated on the following attributes:
a) Good Citizenship: Participation in school and community affairs.
b) Good Character: Interpersonal relationships, attitudes to fellow students and teachers and personal traits.
c) Conduct: Punctuality/attendance/behaviour/ work habits/attitude.
Two letters of reference are required.
GARY REYNOLDS / #67
Established by family and friends for Yukon students in 2nd to 5th year studies in any field. Available in 2015
PAULA JOAN RIEHL MEMORIAL / #68
Established by family and friends to assist F.H. Collins Grade 11 and Grade 12 students participating in secondary school international travel.
VILLAGE OF MAYO HERITAGE FUND / #78
A scholarship to support post-secondary education for Mayo-area students.
Applicants to provide a proposal of their education plans and a short essay on how their plans will benefit the future of the community.
WHITEHORSE BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S BURSARY / #84
Awarded to a girl or woman for furthering her education at any recognized educational institution. Demonstrated financial need.
Two-years Yukon residency required.
WHITEHORSE GLACIER BEARS SWIM CLUB / #86
Established by the Club to assist current or past-Club members with post-secondary education.
YUKON COLLEGE ENDOWMENT / #88
(Please apply to the individual funds listed below).
Established by the Board of Governors and friends of the College to support Yukon College students.
For information regarding these funds please see the Yukon College Awards Page.

~ Yukon CollegePresident’s Award
~ Yukon College Board of Governors Award
~ Rolf and Margaret Hougen Award
~ Na’cho Nyak Dun Award
~ Northwestel Inc. Award
~ JTR Award
~ Rotary Club of Whitehorse Award
~ Stephen Osborne Award
~ Sysco Foods Award
~ Yukon Electrical Company Award
~ Yukon Outfitters Association Award
~ Yukon College Student Union Award
~Yukon School of Visual Arts Award
YUKON SENATOR’S ASSISTANCE / #90
Assistance for Yukon senior secondary students to attend:
1. The Ottawa Forum for Young Canadians
2. Encounters with Canada
3. Kids on Ice
Applicants to provide a letter of recommendation from a recognized leader in their community
Y.W.C.A. of YUKON / #91
A scholarship for women 25 years of age or over requiring assistance to further their education.
Five- year Yukon residency required.

AUCC Scholarship Program for Disabled Students

Canadian Army Yukon Scholarship

Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada National Scholarship Program

Knights of Columbus Scholarship of Bishop Coudert Council (No. 6232)

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship For Disabled Students

Teen Parent Centre Scholarship Award

Yukon College

Yukon Order Of Pioneers Scholarships

Trades

ARCHIE BRUCE MEMORIAL / #29
A scholarship for Yukon secondary school graduates:
1. Post-secondary studies in Engineering – 2nd – 5th years.
2. Yukon government registered apprenticeship trades + red seal certificate.
JOHN BUNKER / #31
A scholarship for post-secondary Yukon students pursuing studies in:
1. Medical technologies only, ( i.e. lab tech : x-ray tech)
2. Accredited apprenticeship trades.
MARVIN C. CRAWFORD SCHOLARSHIP / #36
A scholarship for an established Yukon resident studying refrigeration/air conditioning, or other accredited trades
MARK AND HEINZ EICHHORN / #41
A scholarship for students from Mayo or Yukon enrolled in mechanics, or apprenticeships trades.
TAMARA GUTTMAN MEMORIAL / #45
A scholarship for studies in:
1. Dance 2. Social Work 3. Accredited Trades
KAREN HADVICK / #46
A scholarship for Yukon residents studying:
1. Business Management.
2. The accredited trades training programs
BEA & GEORGE McLEOD / #57
A scholarship for:
1. Obtain a commercial pilot’s license
2. Obtain a license in aircraft maintenance engineering
3. Studies related to aviation endeavours
One-year Yukon residency required.
HERMAN PETERSON / #63
Established by his widow for a Yukon post-secondary student engaged in any of the accredited trades training programs.
GARRY PHILLIPS / #65
A scholarship for studies or training in:
1. Accredited Apprenticeship Trade
2. R.V. Technician
3. Home Care
4. Nursing
JOHN ROWAN / #69
A scholarship established by the Rowan family for post-secondary studies in:
1. Teaching
2. Accredited apprentice trades training programs.
VANCOUVER YUKONERS LEGACY / #76
A scholarship for a post-secondary Yukon student engaged in any of the accredited trades or technical programs.
Five-year Yukon residency required.
MATTHEW WEBSTER / #81
Established by family and friends for a Yukon resident pursuing post-secondary studies in technical, construction design, and/or apprenticeship training.Two-year Yukon residency required.
ROBERT WILSON / #83
Established by bequest for a Yukon student enrolled in any of the accredited technical or trades training programs.
WHITEHORSE COPPER MINES SCHOLARSHIP / #85
A scholarship for a student completing a minimum of two years in mining-related studies.

Oil & Gas Trades & Technology

Yukon Energy's Ed Chambers Memorial Trades Scholarship

Yukon Huskys C.B.Radio Club Scholarship

Health & Medical

FAY ANTHONY / #24
A Scholarship for Yukon students studying:
1. Medical technologies only, (x-ray tech, lab tech etc.)
2. Sports medicine
JOHN BUNKER / #31
A scholarship for post-secondary Yukon students pursuing studies in:
1. Medical technologies only, ( i.e. lab tech : x-ray tech)
2. Accredited apprenticeship trades.
BEA FIRTH / #42
Established by family and friends. A scholarship for a Yukon resident studying nursing or medicine.
JOE GOODEILL / #44
A scholarship to assist Yukon high-school graduates studying medicine, specifically sports medicine.
Available in 2015.
MARIEL LACASSE / #52
A scholarship for a Yukon graduate pursuing studies in Child Development, Physiotherapy, or Occupational Therapy.
Two year’s Yukon residency required.
OLE & MARY LUNDE / #53
A scholarship for Yukon post-secondary students enrolled in full-time studies to be a Doctor, or pursuing Yukon Native Studies.Two-year Yukon residency required
RITA & FRANK MOONEY / #58
A scholarship for Yukon graduates pursuing careers in:
1. Engineering
2. Nutrition
3. Teaching, or volunteering in a third-world country.Available in 2015.
GARRY PHILLIPS / #65
A scholarship for studies or training in:
1. Accredited Apprenticeship Trade
2. R.V. Technician
3. Home Care
4. Nursing
BETTY & CHARLES TAYLOR / #74
A scholarship for a student studying medicine.
MATTHEW WATSON MEMORIAL / #79
A scholarship established by family for Yukon post-secondary students studying scientific research or medicine

Jinx Ross Scholarship

Nicholas John Harach Scholarship

Yukon Medical Education Bursary

Arts

JOHN & DORIS STENBRATEN / #19
1. A scholarship for veterinary studies.
2. A scholarship for a Yukoner writing or publishing a work related to Yukon.
3. A scholarship or project relating to mining in Yukon.
4. A project relating to animal welfare in the Yukon.
DEREEN HILDEBRAND / #10
Established by family and friends for a scholarship or project for:
1. A student attending art school
2. A musician attending an arts festival in Canada
3. Promotion of local arts skills enhancement
4. Studio time for musicians
CLAUDIA ANN LOWRY / #14
Established by family and friends to:
1. Assist Yukon artists engaged in Yukon arts programs.
2. An adult Yukon resident attending art school. Available in 2015.
MARNIE & BILL DRURY / #39
A scholarship for Yukon students attending an accredited Art or Music school
TAMARA GUTTMAN MEMORIAL / #45
A scholarship for studies in:
1. Dance 2. Social Work 3. Accredited Trades
BRUCE & PAT HARVEY MEMORIAL / #47
Bursaries to provide support and enhance the development of Yukon children furthering their studies in music. The Rotary Club of Whitehorse seeks applications and hold auditions in May each year.
PATRICIA KOHLER / #51
A scholarship for a young person to receive extra training in dance. Three-years Yukon residency and a reference from your dance teacher.
JAMES W. MURDOCH SCHOLARSHIP / #60
A scholarship for a Yukon resident studying music, drama, or the fine arts
PATNODE FAMILY / #62
Established by family and friends for studies in the arts, mining, geology or gemology.
One-year Yukon residency required.
JOAN SHAXON MEMORIAL / #71
A scholarship to assist a Yukon student pursuing studies in fine arts, art history, museum studies, or arts administration.
EDITH & VICTOR THOMAS / #75
A scholarship to assist a Yukon student in the pursuit of musical career studies.

Education

RUTH & GORDON McINTYRE / #55
A scholarship for a post-secondary Yukon student pursuing studies in Education.
RITA & FRANK MOONEY / #58
A scholarship for Yukon graduates pursuing careers in:
1. Engineering
2. Nutrition
3. Teaching, or volunteering in a third-world country.Available in 2015.
JOHN ROWAN / #69
A scholarship established by the Rowan family for post-secondary studies in:
1. Teaching
2. Accredited apprentice trades training programs.
DORREENE & HERB WAHL / #80
Established by bequest for Yukon students pursuing post-secondary studies in teaching and/or the environment.
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS / #82
Established by family and friends. A scholarship for a Yukon resident studying teacher training.

Doris Stenbraten Scholarship

Elijah Smith Scholarship

Mary Gartside Scholarship

Yukon Art Society Scholarship

Yukon Retired Teachers Alumni (YRTA) Scholarship

Yukon Teachers' Association 50th Anniversary Scholarship

Engineering & Architecture

Association of Professional Engineers of Yukon (APEY) Educational Award

Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship Program

Yukon Energy General Scholarship Program

Social Work

ALANO CLUB SCHOLARSHIP / #23
For Yukon students in social work, clinical research or counselling related to addictions or the effects of alcohol.
One-year residency required.
DEBRA DUNGEY MEMORIAL / #40
A scholarship for a female post-secondary student studying social work.One-year Yukon residency required.
TAMARA GUTTMAN MEMORIAL / #45
A scholarship for studies in:
1. Dance 2. Social Work 3. Accredited Trades
SCHMIDT FAMILY / #70
Established by Ballarat Mines and the family in memory of Marion & Harold Schmidt and their son Craig Anthony, a scholarship for women studying law or social services.
Demonstrated financial need and good grades required. Five-year Yukon residency required.
JOAN VEINOTT MEMORIAL / #77
A scholarship for a Yukon student studying social work.

Science & Environment

GEOFFREY BRADSHAW MEMORIAL / #27
Established by family and friends.
To be eligible, the candidate must be a Canadian citizen enrolled in a Canadian university in the first or second year of a graduate Geology program and must be working on a thesis with a Yukon field component. An individual can be awarded the scholarship more than once. Priority is given to applicants who have not previously received the scholarship.
BOREAL ALTERNATE ENERGY CENTRE / #28
A scholarship in post-secondary studies in alternate energy.
GLADYS BRUCE MEMORIAL / #30
A scholarship for a Yukon secondary school graduate:
1. A degree in biology.
2. A degree in geology.
DAWSON DISTRICT
RENEWABLE RESOURCES COUNCIL / #37
scholarship to provide assistance for a Canadian citizen who has lived in the traditional territory of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in for at least two years and is an undergraduate student in a recognized degree/diploma certificate program in renewable resources.
Two letters of reference required
HARRY JOHANNES / #48
A scholarship to an under graduate or graduate student enrolled in engineering sciences, with emphasis on geology.
PETER LUCAS (Mayo District Renewable Resources Council) / #54
A scholarship for post-secondary Yukon students pursuing studies in Renewable Resources. Must be a Canadian Citizen living in the Nacho Nyak Dun/Northern Tutchone district.
Two-year residency required.
PATNODE FAMILY / #62
Established by family and friends for studies in the arts, mining, geology or gemology.
One-year Yukon residency required.
BEN SHEARDOWN / #72
A scholarship to assista Yukon student for post-secondary studies in renewable resources or the environment.
MATTHEW WATSON MEMORIAL / #79
A scholarship established by family for Yukon post-secondary students studying scientific research or medicine
DORREENE & HERB WAHL / #80
Established by bequest for Yukon students pursuing post-secondary studies in teaching and/or the environment.
WHITEHORSE COPPER MINES SCHOLARSHIP / #85
A scholarship for a student completing a minimum of two years in mining-related studies.
YUKON OUTDOORS CLUB / #89
Established by the Chilkoot Sourdough Baker in 1998:
i)Scholarship – for a Yukon student in a recognized course of study in wildlife management.
ii)Scholarship – which would qualify a student to work in a National/Territorial Park or historical preserve.
JOHN & DORIS STENBRATEN / #19
1. A scholarship for veterinary studies.
2. A scholarship for a Yukoner writing or publishing a work related to Yukon.
3. A scholarship or project relating to mining in Yukon.
4. A project relating to animal welfare in the Yukon.
ROD TAIT MEMORIAL / #20
Established by family and friends for:
1. A scholarship for post-secondary studies in agriculture.
2. A Yukon project involving agriculture.
3. An individual pursuing skills that support agriculture.

Canadian Northern Studies Trust

George Darbyshire Award for Community Service & Conservation Ethics

Ted Parnell Scholarship

Humanities & Law

G.I & MARTHA CAMERON / #32
A scholarship for a Yukon born resident who wishes to pursue post-secondary training in nursing or the humanity disciplines.A letter is to accompany the application setting out why the applicant has chosen their career path.
BRIAN CAMPION SCHOLARSHIP / #34
A scholarship to assist a Yukon student to further their studies in Law.
FLO WHYARD-HOLLAND AMERICA LINES - WESTOURS / #43
A scholarship for a women studying journalism.
LES & NORRINE McLAUGHLIN / #56
A scholarship for Yukon high-school graduates studying:
1. Journalism
2. Research or studies in Yukon History.
GORDON NEWMAN RECREATION FUND / #61
A scholarship to assist a Yukon student in post-secondary recreation studies. One–year Yukon residency required.
SCHMIDT FAMILY / #70
Established by Ballarat Mines and the family in memory of Marion & Harold Schmidt and their son Craig Anthony, a scholarship for women studying law or social services.
Demonstrated financial need and good grades required. Five-year Yukon residency required.
STUART/SIM NORTHERN EDUCATION / #73
A scholarship for studies in any area which would be of benefit to the development of northern communities, including but not limited to, the areas of Justice, the environment, alternate dispute resolution, and aboriginal law.
THE HOUGEN FAMILY FUND / #12
Scholarship and/or Project
For the scholarly study, preservation, and enhancement, of historical and cultural activities related to the life and progress of the Yukon. May be used as a scholarship, support of museum, archive or archaeology project. May be used to purchase, for public display, art works which reflect the history of the Yukon and the talent of its people

Association of Yukon Communities scholarships in municipal studies

Bursaries Funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage

Business

ROBERT & JEAN CAMPBELL / #33
A scholarship for Atlin or Yukon persons studying in the field of business management or for educational studies which will advance business skills.
KAREN HADVICK / #46
A scholarship for Yukon residents studying:
1. Business Management.
2. The accredited trades training programs
MARILYN KING / #49
A scholarship for a Yukon resident pursuing post-secondary studies in businessrelated courses and accounting. Demonstrated financial need. Good grades.
Five-years Yukon residency required.
J. L. PHELPS MEMORIAL / #64
Established by the Yukon Electrical Company Ltd
A scholarship for post-secondary Yukon students studying 1. Engineering 2. Business management.
YUKON ANNIVERSARIES COMMISSION TOURISM / #87
Established by the Commission for funding to Yukon students pursuing tourism-related studies: e.g., tourism management, administration, marketing, hospitality, mountain rescue, ski patrol, avalanche control, search/rescue, camp expediters.
One-year Yukon residency required.

Giovanni Castellarin Scholarship (Tourism)

Northwestel Northern Futures Scholarship Program