George Walker 8th International Congress on Circumpolar Health Bursary

The 8th International Congress on Circumpolar Health is honoured to make this $400 award available in memory of Dr. George Walker.

Donor

The International Congress on Circumpolar Health gatherings are held every three years in a different location in the circumpolar region. The Congress is the largest scientific meeting on circumpolar health worldwide . The 8th International Congress on Circumpolar Health was held from May 20-25, 1990 in Whitehorse, Yukon with 1,000 delegates in attendance. This Congress focused on the concerns of health-care delivery in a high-cost region.

Eligibility

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be registered full-time in a health, social services, or science-related program at Yukon University
  • Have a 3.0 GPA or higher
  • Write a short essay detailing community service and future plans
  • Demonstrate financial need

Requirements

Completed Student Financial Award Application Form
Completed Student Financial Award Application Waiver Form
Completed Budget Sheet
Typed essay
Application deadline
Amount
$400