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.

Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026

YUKON ENERGY PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS

One scholarship of $3,000 to first-year students based on demonstrated financial need Multi-year scholarships totaling $9,000 per student, for second to fourth year students, plus two years of guaranteed summer work at Yukon Energy

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 is the application deadline?

All applications must be received by 4 p.m. on June 30.

How does the selection process work?

A selection committee comprised of Yukon Energy representatives will review applications. Evaluations will be based on the merits of the application and will consider leadership qualities, balanced lifestyle (i.e. community involvement, extra-curricular activities) and, for first-year students, will also consider financial need.

The selection committee may require an interview with applicants. Failure to participate by phone or in person for an interview may result in scholarship ineligibility.

The proceedings of the selection committee are confidential and its decisions are final.

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.

What else should you know?

You must begin your studies within six months of being awarded a scholarship. In the event that you withdraw from full-time studies at any point, you must immediately return any unused portion of the scholarship. Students in this situation may re-apply, although the scholarship amount already used will be taken into account when considering your re-application.

You will not be penalized for changing your study area provided it remains within the eligible criteria. You must report other changes outside the eligible study areas to the program coordinator at the earliest opportunity. These changes will result in a loss of the scholarship.

The two summers of guaranteed work are an integral part of the Premier Scholarship Program. If you choose not to accept employment with Yukon Energy you will not be eligible for the scholarship.

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and contains all necessary documentation. Incomplete or inconsistent applications may be disregarded by the selection committee.

Applications and accompanying documentation will not be returned.

You may be asked to participate in publicity and promotional events sponsored by Yukon Energy.