Bella’s Veterinary Student Award Fund
Student Award Fund
Award: Bella’s Veterinary Student Award Fund
Eligibility
Residency: Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Field of Study: Pursuing post-secondary veterinary studies
Preference will be given to students studying in the following areas: veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and animal health technology.
Eligibility
Residency: Residents of the Northwest Territories for at least twelve consecutive months
Field of Study: Pursuing post-secondary veterinary studies
Preference will be given to students studying in the following areas: veterinary medicine, veterinary technician, veterinary assistant, and animal health technology.
Amount Available: $5,000
Application Process
Individuals interested in applying must create a profile on our scholarship application portal. Once your profile is created, you will need to complete our eligibility quiz and then submit an application for the student award. Applications will be made available during our scholarship intake season, every spring.
If you have any questions, please email grants@ykcf.ca or call 867-446-4527.
2 April, 12:01 PM
Scholarship application portal opens.
31 May, 11:59 PM
Scholarship application portal closes.
Mid-to-Late July
Funding distributed to scholarship recipients.
History of the Fund
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) recommends that Canada needs 700 new vets a year to replace retiring workers, support the rise of pet ownership, and provide services for small communities. This is especially true in Northern Canada where residents rely on Veterinarians, Veterinary Techs, and Veterinary Assistants to play critical roles in protecting the health of both animals and people. Bella’s Fund was created to provide financial support for NWT students interested in securing Veterinary qualifications to work in the NWT.
Northerners love and care for their animals. Bella was a typical Northern Special NWT SPCA rescue… a six week husky beagle cross from a community north of Yellowknife. To no one’s surprise, with her charming and lovable personality, she made a Foster Failure out of her mom, Amanda Mallon. Bella lived an energetic adventurous happy 12 years supported by a loving community and wonderful vet clinics with dedicated, committed staff.
It is hoped that this program will attract and retain qualified animal support workers.
Northerners love and care for their animals. Bella was a typical Northern Special NWT SPCA rescue… a six week husky beagle cross from a community north of Yellowknife. To no one’s surprise, with her charming and lovable personality, she made a Foster Failure out of her mom, Amanda Mallon. Bella lived an energetic adventurous happy 12 years supported by a loving community and wonderful vet clinics with dedicated, committed staff.
It is hoped that this program will attract and retain qualified animal support workers.
Past Recipients
The first recipient will be awarded in 2025.