Butler-Hushagen Health Education Fund

Student Award

Fund History

Established in 2020 by Rob Butler and Tannis Hushagen.“We came to Yellowknife for two years in 1981 and stayed for more than two decades. It was our home for many years and continues to be a big part of our lives; a piece of our hearts will always remain in the North. This scholarship is an opportunity for us to give back to a community that has been so good to us as individuals and a family.” – Rob Butler“As a graduate of the Registered Nursing Program at Aurora College, I have seen the benefits that supporting northern students can have. This was a contributing factor to inspire us to set up a fund to assist Northerners striving to help others by furthering their education in health related fields.” – Tannis Hushagen

Student Awards

Field of Studies:

Pursuing post-secondary studies in a health-related field and plan to return to the North once studies have concluded

Applicants must be pursuing or already registered to attend a University, College or Technical Institute (e.g. SAIT) or an accredited program leading to a Degree or Diploma in a health-related field

Locations:

Residents of the Northwest Territories, Yukon, or Nunavut for at least 2 consecutive years

Important Dates

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Application Portal Opens

31st of May, 11:59 PM

Application Portal Closes

2nd of April 12:01 AM

Funds Distributed

This Year's Award

Amount:
Recipient:

$2,500

1

 person

Past Award Recipients

  • 2025: Niobe Darku
  • 2024: Lauren Seabrook
  • 2023: Nicole Fradette
  • 2022: Samantha Goodwin
  • 2021: Lauren Eggenberger
  • 2020: Kleinberg Fernandez and Zahir Hirani