Official Guidelines Updated: May 2026
Updated for 2026–27:
The Yukon Health Care and Social Services Bursary now covers health care and social services fields — including nursing, medicine, social work and allied health professionals — in one consolidated program. Applications for 2026–27 are submitted through the Student Financial Assistance Portal. Intake opens June 16, 2026 — deadline August 31, 2026.
The Yukon Health Care and Social Services Bursary supports Yukon students pursuing post-secondary education in health care and social services fields. The intent of the program is for recipients to return to the Yukon after graduating to work as doctors, nurses, social workers, allied health professionals, and in other roles that are difficult to fill in the territory’s health care and social services system.
The number of students supported each year varies based on eligible applications and available funding. New applicants must create an account on the Student Financial Assistance Portal to submit their funding request. Students already approved for multi-year funding under a prior Yukon health care bursary will need to upload supporting documentation to the Student Financial Assistance Portal as well. They will continue receiving funding as long as they meet the requirements set in their award letter.
Award Amounts by Field of Study
| Field of Study | Number of New Awards | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health care or social services (other) | Minimum of 4 new students | Up to $5,000 (based on program of study) |
| Nursing | Maximum 6 new students | $2,500 to $5,000 (based on program of study) |
| Medicine — medical school | Maximum 4 new students combined across both medical school and residency | $5,000 |
| Medicine — medical residency | $7,500 |
Funding amounts for health care and social services fields vary by program type and level of study. High-demand fields currently include medicine, nursing, speech language pathology, pharmacy, social work, audiology, dental hygiene, and other health and social services professions.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, you must:
- Be accepted, enrolled, or registered in a post-secondary education program in Canada that would award a diploma, degree, or certificate in health care, social services, nursing, medicine, or a related field.
- Be a Yukon resident who meets the residency requirement to apply for Canada Student Financial Assistance — meaning you are not eligible to apply for student financial assistance from any province, territory, or country outside of the Yukon.
- Be willing to sign a declaration of commitment to Yukon service.
Important — Commitment to Yukon Service:
All applicants must sign a declaration of commitment to Yukon service. The intent of the bursary is for recipients to return to Yukon to work in health care or social services after graduation.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Government of Yukon’s Student Financial Assistance Portal. For 2026–27, intake opens June 16, 2026 with a deadline of August 31, 2026.
For information about the portal and your application, visit yukon.ca or contact sfa@yukon.ca. For information about the bursary program, contact hssbursaries@yukon.ca
Decisions are final — there is no appeal process. Successful applicants are notified in writing.
Other Financial Aid Options
The Health Care and Social Services Bursary can be combined with the Yukon Grant or the Student Training Allowance, as well as federal Canada Student Grants and Canada Student Loans.
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