Amount
$1,000 is awarded annually to 1 student.
Eligibility
- Grade 12 student from Yukon entering the 1st year of post-secondary;
- attending an eligible institution in the academic year immediately following high school graduation for a minimum:
- 1-year program; or
- 20-week long program.
- be a parent; and
- not be a recipient of another major scholarship of $3,000 or more.
Deadline
October 30 for the following academic year.
What are the selection criteria?
We give preference to a graduate who has:
- participated in the Teen Parent Centre program; and
- completed the major part of their schooling in Yukon's educational system.
We’ll take into consideration:
- financial needs; and
- academic achievement.
How to apply
- Prepare your application. You'll need:
- your name;
- your address;
- the date you attended the Teen Parent Centre; and
- the program and institution you are applying to or are enrolled at.
- Submit the information. Email: [email protected]
When will you find out about your application?
Applications are reviewed by November 1. Successful applicants will be notified by December 1. If you’re the successful applicant, we'll send you a letter of confirmation.
The Teen Parent Centre reserves the right to pay the scholarship in 2 payments of $500. Payment will be made after the fall and winter semesters.
We’ll mail a cheque to your mailing address.
Report your bursary on your tax return
You must report the Teen Parent Centre scholarship you received on your tax return. We’ll send a T4A to the permanent address you provide in your application.
If you have not received a T4A for the previous year by February 28, phone 867-667-3555.
Wondering how your T4A income will affect your tax return?
Contact the Canada Revenue Agency.
For questions, email [email protected] or phone 867-667-3421.