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Queen Elizabeth II Scholarships and Savanna Pikuyak Scholarship awarded to top Nunavut nursing and pre-health students

March 11, 2024

At a luncheon on March 8, Minister of Health John Main presented three Queen Elizabeth II scholarships to top Nunavut Arctic College nursing students and one Savanna Pikuyak scholarship to a pre-health student.

The Queen Elizabeth II scholarship is $3,000 and is presented annually to top students in the second, third, and fourth years of the nursing program. The Savanna Pikuyak scholarship provides $5,000 to a pre-health student to support their studies.

"The Queen Elizabeth II and Savanna Pikuyak scholarships represent the Government of Nunavut's dedication to cultivating a healthcare workforce from within our own territory," said Minister Main. "Training nurses locally provides opportunities for employment and develops a stronger, more culturally informed workforce. I would like to recognize all of this year's award recipients for their commitment to pursuing a career in nursing."

The 2024 recipients of the Queen Elizabeth II scholarship are Kyra Kilabuk, Evora Essoh, and Charity Uche. The Savanna Pikuyak scholarship was presented to pre-health student Tatiana Kalluk-McDonald. The awards are part of the Department of Health's continued financial support to train Nunavummiut nurses.

For more information

Government of Nunavut
P.O. Box 1000 Station 200
Iqaluit Nunavut
Canada X0A 0H0
www.gov.nu.ca


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