Yukon Energy Ed Chambers Memorial Trades Scholarships

This scholarship is in memory of Ed Chambers. Mr. Chambers served on Yukon Energy's Board of Directors from February 1991 to May 2004 and was a tremendous asset to this Corporation. This scholarship is for students entering pre-apprenticeship or entry-level programs in the areas of electrician, power line technician, electronics technician, heavy-duty mechanic, industrial instrument mechanic, industrial mechanics (millwright), or machinist.

Ed Chambers was born in Whitehorse in 1935. He was the fifth child born to Susan Van Bibber (Dickson) and George Chambers.

Ed was a mechanic and heavy equipment operator by trade. He had a reputation as being one of the best loader operators in Whitehorse and built many basements and foundations, including the current Takhini Hot Springs pool near Whitehorse.

He operated his own business called Ed’s Construction (Yukon) Ltd. He taught his son, nephews, other relatives and friends how to operate and maintain heavy equipment, and over the years many of his family and friends worked for him.

Ed served on Yukon Energy’s Board of Directors from 1991 to 2004. As such he was one of the Board’s longest-serving members. He took his appointment very seriously and was always insightful in his thoughts. He devoted a lot of energy and effort to ensure Yukon Energy followed what he felt was the correct path.

Yukon Energy is extremely grateful to Ed Chambers for his years of service, and to his family for allowing us to name a scholarship in his honour.

YUKON ENERGY ED CHAMBERS MEMORIAL TRADES SCHOLARSHIP

• Two annual scholarships of $1,000 each
• Open to Yukon residents entering a trades pre-apprenticeship program or entry-level trades program, in the areas of electrician, power line technician, electronics technician, heavy-duty mechanic, industrial instrument mechanic, industrial mechanics (millwright), or machinist.

Yukon Energy is offering two annual scholarships to Yukon students attending a trades pre-apprenticeship program or entry-level trades program. Each scholarship is worth $1,000.

Who may apply?

• Canadian citizens who have lived in the Yukon for at least one year and who are first-year students entering a trades pre-apprenticeship program or entry-level trades program at an accredited vocational school, community college, university college, or institute, in the following electrical industry-related programs: electrician, power line technician, electronics technician, heavy-duty mechanic, industrial instrument mechanic, industrial mechanics (millwright), or machinist.
• Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and as a minimum must meet the educational requirements of the trades program selected.
• Proof of residency is required.
• Preference will be given to qualified Yukon First Nations applicants.