Yukon school of visual arts award

Image: candy casting project by 2022-23 SOVA student Hayden Grace

The Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA) offers a scholarship of $1,000 each year to a full-time student registered in the Visual Arts Program. The scholarship is handed out annually in January.

To apply, you must:

  • Be registered full-time in Yukon University’s School of Visual Arts program

  • Maintain a B Average in the fall term

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Write a brief essay (200 words) describing how the arts contribute to a healthy community and describe how you have contributed to the community through extracurricular activities or community service.

TO APPLY:

Go to YukonU Money Matters - Yukon University Student Financial Awards, program filter “Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA)”, Yukon School of Visual Arts Award

Application deadline: January 31

Amount: $1000 total

WHITEHORSE MOTORS VISUAL ARTS AWARD

As part of their commitment to Yukon and Yukoners, Whitehorse Motors would like to provide a $1,000 award to a Yukon student enrolled full-time in a visual arts program at Yukon University.

Whitehorse Motors is the official Ford Dealership serving Whitehorse and area. They are locally owned and operated and are active sponsors and volunteers in the community.

To apply, you must:

  • Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident

  • Be registered full-time in a Yukon University visual arts program

  • Have resided in the Yukon for a minimum of two years as of the date of award application

  • Demonstrate financial need

  • Write an essay (200 words) describing your goals and career plans, and how your program of choice will help you meet these goals

TO APPLY:

Go to YukonU Money Matters - Yukon University Student Financial Awards, program filter “Yukon School of Visual Arts (SOVA)”, Whitehorse Motors Visual Arts Award

Application deadline: SEPtember 30

Amount: $1000 total

NOTE: If no eligible Yukon students, other applicants may be considered upon consultation with Whitehorse Motors.

Financial AssistanCe

You can find up-to-date information for financial assistance, including additional awards, bursaries, and scholarships, on the Yukon University Money Matters page: Yukon University Money Matters.