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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR ALL APPLICANTS

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  • The Award Season begins on April 15th and applications will be accepted until 11:59pm (YT) on May 31st.

  •  All applications are submitted via the ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL.

    • To apply, create an account or login to an existing one

    • Select either 'Scholarship Applications' (for students) or 'Project Grant applications' (for organizations or societies).  â€‹

  • The portal allows you to save and edit your application up until the deadline. Be sure to SUBMIT your application before 11:59pm on May 31st!

  • Applications cannot be accepted after the deadline. Failure to provide a complete application will result in its rejection.​

  • Awards may be divided among multiple projects and/or scholarships at the discretion of the Impact and Awards Committee. The minimum award amount granted to an individual is $750.

  • Applicants will be able to login to the Application Portal to review the status of their application.  Successful applicants will be notified. Please refer to the section below 'Review Process' for more information.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR

STUDENTS

Applying for a SCHOLARSHIP?

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See more information below.

  • The Scholarship Application Portal will automatically match applicants with relevant awards based on eligibility requirements. The first set of questions will determine the scholarships a student is eligible to apply for. ​

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  • Some scholarships will require additional statements and documentation. Application requirements are outlined in the fund's description on our Scholarship page.

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  • Multiple applicants may receive awards from a single fund.

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  • Successful applicants will need to provide their Social Insurance Number before an award is granted. The Yukon Foundation will process T4A slips electronically for all students receiving more than $500 in funding within that tax year. â€‹â€‹

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  • Payments will be made to successful scholarship recipients upon receipt of current proof of enrolment (AFTER studies have begun).

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  • The Yukon Foundation must be notified immediately if there has been a change to a student's personal information (permanent address, name, SIN), educational institution, start-date, or program before  scholarships are administered. 

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  • Scholarships must be used during the school year (from August through to the following July) in which they are received.

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  • Students may request to defer an award for up to one year after their initial start date, provided their eligibility remains the same. The foundation’s Impact & Award Committee will review the circumstances of the deferral before approving a request.

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  • The Yukon Foundation may seek the return of an award if a student withdraws from their schooling.

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GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR
PROJECT GRANTS

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FUNDING FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND YUKON SOCIETIES

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  • ​​​​The Yukon Foundation is committed to funding projects that are of a lasting nature and/or enrich Yukon society

  • Projects must benefit and have direct relevance to the people of the Yukon. 

  • Project funding is to be used for activities, materials, operations and project coordination.

  • Project Grants are available to Yukon Registered Societies. This includes both qualified donees  and non-qualified donees.

    • Qualified Donee: ​​Organizations that hold a Canada Revenue Agency Registered Charity Number

    • Non-Qualified Donee: Organizations in Canada that engage in charitable activities but do not have registered charity status with the Canada Revenue Agency. *Note: The Yukon Foundation will conduct additional due diligence, including a written agreement that documents the grant’s terms and conditions when administrating a grant to a Non-Qualified Donee. 
       

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS​

  • Review the Yukon Foundation's available Project Grants before applying. You will select the fund you are apply to in the application form.

  • To begin, log in or create an account on our application portal.

  • Applications must be submitted by an individual using their first and last name on behalf of the applying organization. 

  • Submit a separate application for each fund you wish to apply for. You can apply to multiple funds for the same project.​​​​

  • Awards may be divided among multiple projects (and/or scholarships) at the discretion of the Impact and Awards Committee. The minimum award amount is $750.

  • When awarding a grant to a Non-Qualified Donee (non-registered charities), the Yukon Foundation will conduct additional due diligence, and may require a written agreement outlining the grant's terms and conditions, including a midterm report.

  • In some cases, the Yukon Foundation may choose to disburse funds in multiple instalments.

  • The Yukon Foundation reserves the right to withhold funding if required midterm reports are not received or are deemed insufficient.​

  • Recipients are required to acknowledge the donor fund and the Yukon Foundation wherever possible, including in project communications, materials, and public acknowledgments.

  • Recipients must submit a grant report within one month of project completion.

  • Project details and photos may be used by the Yukon Foundation in social media, promotional materials, and Annual General Reports.

  • Applications will be reviewed in July. Following the review process, all applications will be updated in the system with a status of Approved or Denied. Successful applicants will also be notified by email in July or August. Please check your junk folder if you have not received a response.

  • Successful applicants must complete all required Follow-up Forms and/or a Grant Agreement before payment is issued.

  • Grant funds will be issued via direct deposit as early as August 2026. Recipients will receive an email from RBC with a link to a secure portal to provide banking details.​

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Questions? 

If you have any questions, please contact:

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Yukon Foundation Administrator (Scholarship applications): admin@yukonfoundation.com

Executive Director (Project Grant opportunities): support@yukonfoundation.com

THE REVIEW PROCESS
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Reviewers, who may be either donors, volunteers, or members of the Yukon Foundation Board, review applications and make their recommendations to the Yukon Foundation Impact and  Awards Committee. The committee  reviews all the recommendations, and makes the final decisions on the distribution of grants and the scholarships. 
The Impact & Award Committee decisions are formally approved by the Executive Committee of the Yukon Foundation's Board of Directors. Once decisions have been made, all applicants will be able to see the status of their application on the portal as either 'Denied' or 'Approved'. Due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be notified.

INFORMATION FOR AWARD RECIPIENTS

SUCCESSFUL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS:

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Scholarship recipients are required to complete TWO follow-up forms. 

  • The 1st Follow-Up Form will ask for the Start-Date of your studies, and 

  • Your Social Insurance Number


The 2nd follow-up form will be available once your studies begin. 
 

  • Students are required to provide 'proof of enrolment'. This must match the program and institution indicated in their application. 

  • The 2nd follow-up form must be submitted AFTER a student's studies begin.

  • Award recipients will receive an email notifications when their follow-up forms have been verified and 'Marked as Complete'. 

 

PAYMENT

 

  • Scholarships/Grants funding are processed via Electronic Fund Transfer (direct deposit). 

  • Recipients will receive an email from RBC with a secure link to retrieve their banking details.

  • Funds can only be processed once both Follow-up Forms are submitted and banking details have been added to Yukon Foundation's payee list (through the RBC link).

  • Payments are generally processed within 10-15 business days from the date the 2nd follow-up form has been approved.

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