The health professionals education bursary supports people who live or have lived in Yukon to attend a health education program. This is to prepare them for front line entry into 1 of the identified priority areas within the health sector.
Each year, a minimum of 6 new students receive the bursary over 4 years of study:
- 2 bursaries will be awarded for $5,000 bursaries to the 2-top-scored students for a maximum of $20,000; and
- 4 bursaries will be awarded for $2,500 for a maximum of $10,000.
Who can apply for this funding?
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents who live or have lived in Yukon.
- Yukon Students enrolled in a Canadian health education or nursing program.
- Students who received the Yukon Grant.
- Students not eligible for student financial assistance from a jurisdiction outside Yukon.
- Students not already being supported by the department of Health and Social Services for health profession education program.
- Yukon students who have already started their studies can apply for the remaining period in their education.
Application deadline
June 30 at 5 p.m. Should the deadline fall on a weekend applications must be received on the Friday before.
Before you apply
Your application is made up of a letter and several supporting documents. Your letter should include:
- your intent to pursue your studies at a Canadian college or university;
- whether your studies will be full-time or part-time;
- your interest or commitment to health care services through personal, employment, education and volunteer history; and
- your intention or commitment to work in Yukon once you're finished your studies.
Required documentation:
- proof of Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status maintained throughout the period of the bursary;
- proof of Yukon residency for 3 consecutive years of the past 5 years;
- if applicable, a letter from the Government of Yukon indicating receipt of the Yukon Grant;
- a letter of acceptance or proof of enrolment in a college or university health education or nursing program that includes contact information;
- a letter of conditional acceptance if final acceptance hasn’t been received;
- a résumé of personal, employment, education and volunteer experience, with reference names and contact information; and
- Yukon First Nations applicants must provide verification of their citizenship from their First Nation, or a copy of their Certificate of Indian Status.
Apply for a health professionals education bursary
- Complete the health professionals education application form and make sure you have all the required documents.
- Submit your application.
Email: hssbursaries@yukon.ca
Mail
Government of Yukon
Health education bursary committee (H-1)
Attn: Health Services Bursary Coordinator
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6
You can find out more by reading the health professionals education bursary policy.
When will I hear about my application?
The bursary committee will make its decisions by September 30.
What happens if I receive a bursary?
Successful applicants will be notified in writing and will be required to provide their Social Insurance Number (SIN) to receive the bursary.
What happens if I don’t get a bursary?
You can reapply in any subsequent year.
We keep a priority list from the unsuccessful candidates who meet the bursary program requirements. If a successful candidate decides not to accept, or becomes ineligible for the bursary, we will offer the bursary to the next candidate. This priority list is only valid for the current academic year. Decisions by the bursary committee are final and there is no appeal process.