Scholarship Value $5,000

Number of Scholarships 10

The Debra McPherson Member Education Bursary is open to all dues-paying active members including employed student nurses. Debra McPherson served as BCNU's president from 1990-1994 and again from 2000-2014. She had a strong desire to create learning opportunities for BCNU members. This bursary is offered in recognition of her vision and advocacy.

Qualifying Programs and Courses

• Application Process
• Award Disbursement

Qualifying Programs and Courses

• Post-basic clinical seminars, programs, or conferences
• Courses to enhance specific skills
• Courses to allow a change in practice (e.g. long-term care nurses moving to acute care)
• Specialty training
• Career laddering (e.g. PCA to LPN, LPN to RN/RPN)
• Courses leading to a post-secondary nursing degree
• Upgrading English language skills
• Upgrading relevant computer skills
• Canadian Nurses Association first-time course and exam. Re-certification courses or exam fees for the CNA are eligible

Other courses may also qualify as determined by BCNU’s Bursary Committee.

Applications are accepted from January to Sept. 15. The application deadlines are April 15 and Sept. 15 of each year.