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Yukon Registered Nurse Education Bursary
Award Amount:
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$2500 annually for full-time students continuing for a maximum of four years
$500 annually for a part-time student (A one-year award to a part-time student will not obligate the bursary program to make funding available to that student on a continuing basis in subsequent years.)
Bursary terms include a return of service, maximum 30 months
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Criteria:
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Current or previous Yukon resident of at least 2 years;
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Acceptance into an approved basic or post-basic nursing education program of at least 12 weeks duration;
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Preference to full time students;
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Must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant;
Preference will be given to eligible individuals, in the following order of priority:
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Yukon residents not employed by the health care system;
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Non-RN health care workers employed within the Yukon health care system;
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Yukon First Nations who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements;
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People usually or previously resident in the Yukon;
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RNs now resident in the Yukon wishing to pursue post-basic nursing education.
Selection considerations (not in order of priority):
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Length of residency in the Yukon;
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Intent to pursue a basic baccalaureate nursing program;
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Intent to attend nursing education program which provides a skill needed in the Yukon at the time of selection;
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Demonstrated interest in and/or commitment to health care services as indicated through personal, employment or volunteer history. (Include reference names and contact information where applicable.);
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The availability of financial support other than this bursary.
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Provided by:
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Department of Health and Social Services
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Apply to:
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Bursary Committee
Community Nursing
2 Hospital Road
Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 3H8
Tel: 867-667-8324
Fax: 867-667-8338
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Documents Req:
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Letter of acceptance/proof of enrollment in a designated college or university with a full description of the program. (Conditional letter/proof will accepted);
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Personal resume which addresses selection considerations
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Deadline Date:
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July 1st each year
The onus shall be upon the candidates to present their application on or before the deadline, complete with all documents.
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Student Financial Assistance
Advanced Education
Department of Education
Government of Yukon
Box 2703
Whitehorse, Yukon
Canada Y1A 2C6
Phone: (867) 667-5929
Toll free (In Yukon):
1-800-661-0408, local 5929
Fax: (867) 667-8555
Contact Names:
carole.theriault@gov.yk.ca
darlene.gammel@gov.yk.ca
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Last Updated 29-03-2006