New money for social work students

Being a social work student at Yukon College just got a little bit easier. The Rotary Club of Whitehorse has created two bursaries for first year students in the program. This funding marks the first time that bursaries have been allocated to students in the Social Work program.

“The financial aid office at Yukon College is committed to securing additional funding sources for our students and we are grateful to have developed this relationship with the Rotary Club of Whitehorse, and with our partner, the Yukon Foundation”, said Bente Sorensen, Financial Aid advisor.

The Rotary Club of Whitehorse made a donation to the Yukon College endowment under the Yukon Foundation. Thanks to the Yukon College matching program, the Rotary Club of Whitehorse doubled its initial donation of $10 500 to $21 000. The two $500 bursaries will be awarded annually in the Fall term, commencing in the 2011-2012 academic year.

“By securing new awards, we are better able to support our students and strengthen our strategic direction of building a community of learners”, said Bente Sorensen.

Yukon College Financial Aid Office will manage applicant recruitment and the Yukon College Awards Committee will award the bursary from among the eligible applications. The application deadline for the Rotary Club of Whitehorse Memorial Fund will be September 30 of each year.