Steven Michael Donoghue Award at Yukon University 2025-2026

Steve’s family is honouring his love of the outdoors and his respect for wildlife by making a $3,000 award available to YukonU students enrolled in the Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences program. $1,500 will be disbursed as an award to a YukonU student; $1,500 will support access to a land-based educational opportunity for a group of students.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
2. Value: $1,500 (student award) + $1,500 (group project support)
3. Study Level: Undergraduate
4. Sponsor: Yukon University
5. City to Study: Whitehorse
6. School to Study: Yukon University
7. Course of Study: Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences
8. Eligible Country: Canada (priority to Yukon First Nations and Yukon high school graduates)

Eligibility Criteria for Steven Michael Donoghue Award at Yukon University 2025-2026

1. Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person
2. Be enrolled in YukonU's Bachelor of Science in Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences program
3. Part-time students are eligible to apply
4. Provide a brief essay (max. 500 words) outlining what respect for wildlife means to you
5. Video submissions (max. 3 minutes) will be considered

Required Document

Completed Student Financial Award Application Form

Typed essay

NOTE: First priority will be given to a Yukon First Nations applicant or an applicant who has completed high school in the Yukon.

Benefits of Steven Michael Donoghue Award at Yukon University 2025-2026

1. $1,500 to one YukonU student enrolled in the Northern Environmental and Conservation Sciences program.
2. $1,500 to support access to a land-based educational opportunity for a student group.

How to Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Yukon University on forms.office.com to apply

For more details, visit Yukon University webpage

Application Deadline

January 31, 2026

Application Link(s)

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