(Whitehorse) – Once again this year, Yukon Energy will award several scholarships to Yukoners studying at post-secondary institutions.
"Some of these awards were started several years ago, as a way of showing our commitment to the people and the communities we serve," Yukon Energy spokesperson Janet Patterson said. "It feels great to be able to help these young people, and if we're lucky they may choose to return to the Yukon to work after their studies are finished. Who knows, they may even end up working for us, although that's certainly not a stipulation of the scholarships."
The awards will be broken down into three categories. In the general category, two students will receive $4,000 each over two years. To be eligible, students must be studying full-time at a post-secondary school in Canada or Alaska for a diploma or undergraduate degree. They must be pursuing studies in the sciences, engineering, technologies, business administration, commerce or economics. This scholarship was made possible because of a partnership between Yukon Energy and its parent company Yukon Development Corporation.
There is also a two-year scholarship worth up to $4,000 for one Francophone student. The same qualifying rules apply as for the general scholarship, with the exception that the recipient must have French as their first language. Yukon Energy is partnering with the Yukon government's Bureau of French Language Services to offer this scholarship.
A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to a member of the First Nation of Nacho Nyak Dun, and a second $1,000 scholarship will go to a member of the Tr'ondek Hwech'in First Nation. In these cases,the recipients must be studying at a post-secondary institute for a certificate, diploma or an undergraduate degree. These two scholarships were established as part of the benefits agreement with the two First Nations when the decision was made to build a power transmission system from Mayo to Dawson City.
Whitehorse resident Mladenka Dokic is one of the students who is currently benefiting from a Yukon Energy scholarship. "This is a great opportunity," Dokic said. "In the short term it has helped pay for my books and tuition. But more importantly, it's contributing to my career development over the long term. I'd certainly encourage students to apply."
Application forms are available from local schools, admission offices, guidance counselors, the First Nation offices in Mayo and Dawson City, or from Yukon Energy or Yukon Development Corporation.
The deadline to apply is June 30.
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