Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 10

This fund is open to student LPNs, RNs and RPNs, and internationally educated nurses completing a re-entry program who are BCNU student members. The bursary is funded by donations and fundraising at BCNU's annual convention from vendors, members, and regions.

Students who are currently working as Employed Student Nurses or have worked as Employed Student Nurses in the past 12 months are not eligible. These members can apply for the Member Education Bursary online.

The Student Nurse Education Bursary is awarded once per year.

Applications for September 2024 are open.

Eligibility Requirements:

• A student nurse as of Sept. 15.
• A British Columbia resident.
• Enrolled in a nursing program in BC.
• Not working as an employed student nurse (ESN) or have worked as an ESN in the past 12 months.
• Intent to stay and work in BC post-graduation as a nurse.

You may only receive funds once. If you have already received help from the bursary, please do not reapply.

Application Process

• Complete an online application.
• You must provide us with your social insurance number (SIN) for tax purposes.
• We accept applications from January to September 15 of each year.
• The application deadline is September 15 of each year.
• The Committee will randomly draw eligible applicants for the bursary after the deadline, provided the bursary fund is sufficient.
• Approval letters to randomly drawn bursary recipients will be sent by email in mid-October. Please ensure you check your junk mail folders as well.