The Government of Yukon is committed to addressing the health human resources situation across the territory. As part of this commitment, the Government of Yukon has awarded 16 bursaries to support Yukon students pursuing priority health and social service professions.
This year’s health bursaries were awarded to recipients pursuing diploma, baccalaureate and master's level studies in nursing, medicine, social work and community and rehabilitation therapy.
The nursing education bursary was awarded to six Yukoners. They are Autumn Hastings, Emeraude Dallaire-Robert, Taia Zakus, Ming Huang, Teghan Harvey and Ariel Ibrahim. Recipients are each receiving $5,000 per year of study.
The medical education bursary was awarded to Danica Avery, who will receive $7,500 per year of study.
The health professional education bursary was awarded to nine Yukoners. Anjali Rawat, Freija Walther, Jonathan Yantho, Lydia Grantham, Odette Rivard, Samuel Bidaman, Maggie O’Connor-Brook and Mike Fraser will each receive $2,500 per year of study. Sarah Edwards will receive $5,000 per year of study.
These bursaries help increase access and support for Yukoners to advance their careers, build stronger futures and develop skills to fill much-needed positions in the health and social services system.
Congratulations to the recipients of this year's bursaries – we look forward to seeing you build a meaningful and fulfilling career and contribute to the health and wellness of Yukoners. By supporting Yukoners in pursuing education in essential fields, we are building a stronger and healthier future for all while also helping address workforce demands in health and social services.
– Minister of Health and Social Services Tracy-Anne McPhee
Since the bursaries were introduced in 2006, 222 Yukon students have received financial assistance to pursue education in health-related fields.
The nursing education bursary provides up to six Yukoners with $2,500 or $5,000 per year for four years to attend a baccalaureate nursing program.
The medical education bursary provides up to four Yukoners with $5,000 or $7,500 per year for four years to attend a family medicine residency program.
The health professional education bursary provides a minimum of six students with $2,500 or $5,000 per year for four years to attend a health education program.
These bursaries are one way the Government of Yukon is supporting young Yukoners’ futures and helping address the pressures on Canada’s health and social services system.
The Government of Yukon continues to take steps to ensure the health and social services workforce is supported. This includes:
- Establishing a Health Human Resources Steering Committee to tackle immediate healthcare challenges and plan for long-term systemic needs, strengthening Yukon health and social services system.
- Signing a Letter of Intent with the Government of Nova Scotia to explore ways our jurisdictions can work together to enhance training, recruitment, retention and labour mobility for Health Human Resources.
- Introducing retention and signing bonuses for nurses to recognize their dedication and make the Yukon an even more attractive place for nurses from Outside to practise.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Kim Sheridan
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-334-8832
kim.sheridan@yukon.ca