Apply for the health care and social services bursary

The Yukon health care and social services bursary supports Yukon students pursuing education programs related to health care and social services, including nursing and medicine.

The bursary supports students who plan to return to the Yukon to work as:

• doctors;
• nurses;
• social workers; 
• allied health professionals; and 
• other roles that can be hard to fill in the health care and social services system. 

As a student, you may be eligible for funding depending on: 

• your area of study;
• the type of program you’re enrolled in; and 
• the anticipated needs within the Yukon’s health care and social services systems. 

The number of new applicants supported through the program will vary from year to year, based on: 

• eligible applications; and 
• available funding.  

Available funding

For 2026-27 the bursary awards will be distributed as follows: 

• In health care or social services: 4 new students will receive up to $5,000 based on their program of study.
• In nursing: a maximum of 6 new students will be awarded between $2,500 and $5,000 based on their program of study.
• In medicine: a maximum of 4 new students will be awarded either $5,000 for students in medical school or $7,500 to students in a medical residency program.

Eligibility

You must be: 

• accepted, enrolled or registered in a post-secondary education program in Canada that leads to a diploma, degree or certificate in:
  • Medicine;
  • Nursing;
  • Social work;
  • Audiology;
  • Speech language pathology;
  • Pharmacy;
  • Dental hygiene or therapy;
  • Radiology and medical imaging; or
  • Other health care or social services professions.
• are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident;
• are a Yukon resident and meet the residency requirement to apply for Canada Student Financial Assistance (i.e., are not eligible for funding from another province, territory or country); and
• willing to sign a declaration of commitment to Yukon service.
   

How to apply

• You must apply through the Student Financial Assistance Portal. This includes new applicants and prior-approved multi-year recipients.
• As a multi-year recipient, you will continue to receive funding as long as you meet the requirements outlined in your award letter.

Application deadline

• Submit your application through the portal no later than midnight on August 31, 2026. 
• If you’ve been previously approved as a multi-year recipient, you must submit a new application for the current year no later than August 31 each year.
• Applications that are incomplete, ineligible or received after the deadline will not be considered.

Log in to the Student Financial Assistance Portal

When you'll hear about your bursary

• You will be notified of the decision no later than October 31 each year. 
• You can check your application status on the Student Financial Assistance Portal at any time.
• If you are not selected, you can apply again in future years.