Yukon Energy Premier Scholarships

Yukon Energy's scholarships are a significant investment in our communities and symbolize our ongoing belief in the potential of the young people in the territory. Details for each scholarship can be found in the downloadable application forms found on this page. Note that preference will be given to qualified Yukon First Nations applicants.

Yukon Energy Premier Scholarships

• ONE AWARD OF $3,000 FOR A FIRST-YEAR STUDENT WHO CAN DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED
• UP TO THREE AWARDS OF MULTI-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS TOTALING $9,000 EACH FOR SECOND TO FOURTH YEAR STUDENTS, PLUS TWO YEARS OF GUARANTEED SUMMER WORK AT YUKON ENERGY

These scholarships are for post-secondary students studying mechanical, electrical, environmental, or civil engineering, or business, economics and computer technology.

Open to Yukon residents studying full-time at a post-secondary institution in the areas of mechanical, electrical, environmental, or civil engineering, as well as, computer technology, business or economics.

Who may apply?

• Canadian citizens, who have lived in the Yukon, for at least one year, and who have been accepted at an accredited post-secondary institution for a diploma or undergraduate degree. Eligible areas of study include mechanical, electrical, environmental, or civil engineering students, as well as, computer technology, business or economics students.
• Proof of residency is required.
• Preference will be given to qualified Yukon First Nations applicants

When are the scholarships awarded?

• Scholarships are awarded by late August. You will be informed in writing of the selection committee’s decision.
• For first-year students: if you are chosen as a recipient, you will receive a lump sum payment of $3,000 in September, once confirmation of your course participation is received.
• For second to fourth-year students: if you are chosen as a recipient, you will receive September payments of $3,000 per year for three years (totaling $9,000).
• The Yukon Energy scholarship is classified as income by Revenue Canada and must be declared when filing an income tax return. The program coordinator will provide you with a T-4A slip before the end of February each year you receive a scholarship from us.
• Yukon Energy will contact you in the spring of your second year and the spring of your third year to discuss summer employment opportunities. The multi-year scholarship comes with a guarantee of two summers of work with Yukon Energy as long as you continue to be enrolled in your program and maintain passing grades.