Securing funds for post-secondary education can be challenging, but students in Yukon and across Canada have access to valuable government and private scholarship programs. This guide details key financial aid options, including the territorial grants administered by the Yukon government and the national RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship, to help you build a strong financial plan for your studies.
For the latest details and to apply, visit the official Yukon Student Financial Assistance Portal.
Yukon Grant
The Yukon Department of Education is your primary point of contact for financial aid in the territory. It administers federal Canada Student Loans and Grants, as well as territorial-specific funding. Full-time Yukon students can access the Yukon Grant, and students with permanent disabilities should inquire with their institution about eligibility with a reduced course load.
Canada Student Grant for Services & Equipment for Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE)
As a student with a disability, you may require education-related services and equipment to participate fully in your post-secondary studies. You may be eligible to receive up to $20,000 per academic year.
The CSG-DSE grant is intended to reimburse you for the cost of these supports, such as:
- specialized tutors;
- note takers;
- Braille products; or
- voice-recognition software.
The above are examples of eligible supports and is not an exhaustive list. Many other types of equipment or services are also covered.
Learn How to Apply for the CSG-DSE
Student Training Allowance
The Student Training Allowance is intended to support Yukon residents attending an approved training program at a Yukon institution. They calculate your funding amount based on the number of weeks of your program.
Apply for the Student Training Allowance
Yukon Excellence Awards
The Yukon Excellence Award encourages academic achievement in grades 10 to 12 in Yukon high schools. This award helps students pursue post-secondary education or training.
How much can you receive?
- You’re eligible to receive up to $3,000 for 10 awards for post-secondary education and training. Each award is $300.
- We calculate the amount you’re eligible for. You don’t need to apply to earn an award.
- You’ll receive a letter at your home address in the fall to let you know which awards you’ve earned in the previous school year.
Apply for the Yukon Excellence Award
Apply to the Canada Student Financial Assistance (CSFA) program as a part-time student
You can apply for part-time Canada Student Financial Assistance (CSFA) loans and/or grants through 1 application.
You must submit your application at least 8 weeks before your classes end.
Apply to the Canada Student Financial Assistance (CSFA) program as a full-time student
Yukon.ca
Administers a variety of programs to help pay for post-secondary education, including Yukon Grant, Student Training Allowance, Yukon Excellence Awards, Canada Student Loans and Grants, and a variety of scholarships.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: 867-667-5929
- Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-0408 extension 5929
- Fax number: 867-667-8555
RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Scholarship
- The RE/MAX Quest for Excellence scholarship program offers another avenue for support. This program recognizes students across Canada (except Québec) for their community contributions and leadership pursuits. It awards 40 scholarships of $1,000 each.
- For more information and to apply for the RE/MAX scholarship, you can visit the official RE/MAX Quest for Excellence page.
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