The Government of Yukon has awarded bursaries to 13 Yukon students to support their post-secondary education in health-related fields.
The nursing education bursary was awarded to five Yukoners, including Emerald Gilespie, who will receive $1,500, Alissa Russell and Eleanor Low, who will each receive $2,500 per year, and Sophie Senecal, who will receive $5,000 per year.
The medical education bursary was awarded to four Yukoners, including Logan Godin and Jamila McLeish who will each receive $5,000 per year and Zain Syed, who will receive $7,500 per year.
The health professionals education bursary was awarded to four Yukoners. Eilish Doran will pursue licensed practical nursing and Samantha Wintemute will pursue sonography. Each will receive $2,500 per year. Iris Binger and Arcel Siosan will each receive $5,000 to study social work and recreation, respectively.
The health bursaries will help Yukoners advance their careers, build stronger futures and fill in-demand positions in our health care system.
Congratulations to this year’s recipients. The health bursaries reflect our commitment to hold up the next generation of medical leaders and I am proud to support their continued pursuit of education. Providing avenues for Yukoners to pursue careers in health-related fields is one way we are addressing the pressures placed on Canada’s health system today.
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The nursing education bursary provides up to six Yukoners with $1,500, $2,500 or $5,000 per year for four years to attend a baccalaureate nursing program.
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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.
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The health professionals education bursary provides Yukon students with $2,500 or $5,000 per year for four years to attend a health education program.
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The health bursary program aligns with goals in the 2019-2023 People Plan that aims to identify and attract the best people and develop people leaders.
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Since the bursaries were introduced in 2006, 206 Yukon students have received financial assistance to pursue education in a health-related field.
Renée Francoeur
Cabinet Communications
867-334-9194
renee.francoeur@yukon.ca
Claire Robson
Communications, Health and Social Services
867-332-5907
claire.robson@yukon.ca