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Yellowknife Community Foundation
Butler-Hushagen Health Education Fund
Established in by 2020 Rob Butler and Tannis Hushagen, the Butler-Hushagen Health Education Fund was established to support Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon residents pursuing post-secondary studies in a health related field.
Prerequisites
Applicants must be:
- Residents of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut or Yukon for at least two years
- 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
- Planning on returning to the North after studies are complete
Applications must submit a personal essay outlining:
- How they have demonstrated the academic ability to be successful in their chosen field
- How providing the scholarship to the applicant will benefit the north
- The applicant’s past/current involvement in and contribution(s) to their community
Applications must also include:
- Confirmation of acceptance (letter of admission) in a University, College or Technical Institute (e.g. SAIT) or an accredited program leading to a Degree or Diploma in a health-related field
- Information on the field of study being undertaken
- Educational transcripts for the most recent year of study
- One letter of reference from a teacher, health care professional or community leader
- A Proof of Residency form must be submitted along with the application.
Past recipients
- 2021 Lauren Eggenberger
- 2020 Kleinberg Fernandez and Zahir Hirani
