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:

1. How they have demonstrated the academic ability to be successful in their chosen field
2. How providing the scholarship to the applicant will benefit the north
3. The applicant’s past/current involvement in and contribution(s) to their community

Applications must also include:

1. 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
2. Information on the field of study being undertaken
3. Educational transcripts for the most recent year of study
4. One letter of reference from a teacher, health care professional or community leader
5. A Proof of Residency form must be submitted along with the application.

• 2021 Lauren Eggenberger
• 2020 Kleinberg Fernandez and Zahir Hirani