Students may apply to be considered for entrance scholarships, which are based on marks and other criteria such as academic achievement and volunteer and community work. All UVic entrance scholarships require a minimum 85% admission average, unless otherwise specified in the terms of reference of the scholarship. Recipients will be selected upon the recommendation of the School of Nursing. Students must also be registered in at least 4.50 academic units.

Scholarships include:

• Edna Mary Wootten Scholarship: awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate nursing students with financial need, with preference to a student who is a parent
• Robert and Audrey Harry Indigenous Scholarship in Nursing: awarded to academically outstanding Indigenous undergraduate nursing students
• Royal Jubilee Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Association Student Award: awarded to students who are descendants of an alumna of the Royal Jubilee Hospital School of Nursing; applicants must state their relationship to the alumna and the year the alumna graduated
• Sharron Higgins Scholarship in the School of Nursing: awarded to academically outstanding undergraduate nursing students who is also a parent, with preference given to those planning to practice in Public Health Nursing

Please complete the online application through UVic My Page by the deadline.

Nursing scholarships worth over $22,000 are awarded each year to students continuing to BSN degree completion at the University of Victoria, School of Nursing. Unless otherwise stated, all scholarships are awarded annually by the Senate Committee on Awards to full-time undergraduate students and are based upon grade point average (GPA) or recommendation from a department, faculty or school.

Please submit the completed application form to Marius Miklea (nursprac@uvic.ca) by the deadline.

The Dorothy Kergin Bursaries are open to all full-time students in the School of Nursing at the University of Victoria. Full-time status is equivalent to enrollment in 12 units for the winter session (6 units September-December & 6 units January-April) & enrollment in 4.5 units for the summer session (May-August). Decisions will be made in the School of Nursing following a review of the applications by the Student Awards & Financial Aid Office. Bursaries will be awarded approximately one month following the application deadline. Funds are allocated based on financial need and are only intended to supplement educational expenses for the term in which the application is made.

Please submit the completed application form to the UVic School of Nursing, PO Box 1700, STN CSC Victoria, BC, V8W 2Y2, c/o Paul Meier (pmeier@uvic.ca) by the term-specific deadline. Faxed, incomplete and/or late applications will not be accepted.

Eligibility

• Has Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Receives the maximum full-time government student loans for their period of study
• Undergraduate students: maintains registration in a minimum of 4.5 credit units per term (3.0 credit units for students with a permanent disability)
• Graduate students: meet the definition of full time status as defined by the Faculty of Graduate Studies calendar
• International students: meet the definitions of full time status, as well as make an appointment to meet with a Financial Aid Officer in Student Awards to discuss their extenuating circumstances ‘

Reminders

• Only one application is necessary to be considered for all bursaries
• Only successful applicants will be notified
• Incomplete applications will not be considered
• In addition to the online application, applicants must submit a hard copy of their current student assistance notice of assessment and a budget sheet
• Include your student number on all documentation and in any e-mail correspondence
• For bursaries that have a donor, complete the online Thank You Letter Form

Please complete the online application through UVic My Page by the deadline.

The BC History of Nursing Society welcomes student nurse members and tries to provide additional resources directed to students. BC nurses who are members of the BC History of Nursing Society (including student members) and pursuing studies in historical aspects of nursing are eligible for financial assistance from the Society.

The purpose of the scholarship funding is to encourage undergraduate and graduate students to undertake a project or study to add to the rich heritage of nursing history. Successful applicants are expected to present on their work to the Society.

Guidelines

Scholarships are awarded twice yearly to students doing projects in the history of nursing. The study can be:

• Written essays
• Preparation of nursing biographies
• Collection and documentation of oral histories of nurses
• Preparation of historical nursing materials for display and educational purposes
• Other historical research or projects involving nursing

Please submit the completed the application form and mail to BC History of Nursing Society, P. O. Box 72082, RPO Sasamat, Vancouver, B.C. V6R 4P2.

Since 1982, CMHA BC has been helping people with mental illness further their pursuit of post-secondary education through our scholarship and bursary programs. Several awards are available each year to BC post-secondary students who live with mental illness or addiction. Applicants may only apply for one of the awards listed below in a given year. Only electronic submissions will be accepted.

Awards include:

• Lorne Fraser Scholarship for Mental Health Promotion: awarded to post-secondary students in BC entering the second, third, or fourth year of an undergraduate program, or any stage of a graduate program, whose education and career goals are related to mental health promotion
• Lorne Fraser Educational Bursary: awarded to students in BC currently enrolled or thinking of applying to post-secondary education or job training at an accredited BC institution
• LGM Continuous Learning Bursary: awarded to a BC student at least 19 years of age pursuing distance learning

Please submit the completed the online application form specific to the award of your choice by the deadline.

The Canadian Nurses Foundation is the only National foundation solely committed to promoting the health and patient care of Canadians by financially supporting Canadian Nurses engaged in higher education, research, home health-care and specialty certification; advocating dissemination and utilization of nursing knowledge. The ranges of baccalaureate awards range from $750 to $3000.

Eligibility

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Enrollment in a Canadian university or college
• Student with at least 3 semesters remaining in their program after June 30

Application Documents

• Confirmation of registration in the next semester of your program
• Recent transcripts or web-based grades
• Two references (from academic supervisors where possible)
• Other documentation as specified in the eligibility criteria of a specific award

Please submit the completed the online application form by the deadline. For more information, please visit the Canadian Nurses Foundation website or their frequently asked questions.

The Canadian Nurses Foundation is the only National foundation solely committed to promoting the health and patient care of Canadians by financially supporting Canadian Nurses engaged in higher education, research, home health-care and specialty certification; advocating dissemination and utilization of nursing knowledge. The ranges of baccalaureate awards range from $750 to $3000.

Eligibility

• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Enrollment in a Canadian university or college
• Member of the CNSA for the current and upcoming membership year

Awards include (description):

• Excellence in Student Nursing Leadership Award
• Indigenous Health Award
• Student Clinical Excellence Award
• Global Nursing Student Award
• Education and Research Award
• Community Involvement Award
• Diversity in Nursing Award
• Bilingualism Award
• Environmental Stewardship Award
• Impact Award

Please submit your application and supporting documents to awards@cnsa.ca. For more information, please visit the Canadian Nursing Students’ Association website.

The RNFBC raises money for bursaries for students who are enrolled in basic, post-basic, re-entry and graduate education programs in nursing. Each year RNFBC awards a significant amount to BC residents studying nursing at colleges and universities in BC and at out-of-province institutions.

Eligibility

• Residency in British Columbia
• Hold Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• Meet specific eligibility requirements listed under each category
• Have confirmed enrollment in any term with the respective calendar year and provide documentation to confirm

Application Process

• Determine your qualification based on the RNFBC Information Package
• Complete the online application form and attach all required documentation
• Pay the $25 application fee via cheque or PayPal

For more information, please visit http://rnfbc.ca/bursaries/.