Scholarship Value $1,000

Number of Scholarships 10

Description Purpose and scope

This bursary is awarded once per year to support BCNU student members pursuing nursing education in British Columbia. It is open to student members, including internationally educated nurses (IENs) who are completing a re-entry program. The award is intended to help students who plan to remain and work in BC after graduation. The selection is made by random draw from eligible applicants when funding is available.

Key takeaways:

• Annual bursary for BCNU student members (including IENs in re-entry).
• Awarded by random draw, subject to sufficient funds.
• Intended for students who intend to stay and work in BC after graduating.

Eligibility Who can apply — and who cannot

Applicants must be student nurses as of the September application deadline and must be residents of British Columbia. You must be a BCNU student member (membership is free)—your application will not be processed without a BCNU student ID number; if you do not have one, contact the BCNU Membership Department. Previous recipients of this bursary are not eligible to apply again. Employed Student Nurses (ESNs) who are currently working or who have worked as an ESN in the past 12 months are not eligible; those members should consider the Debra McPherson Member Education Bursary instead.

Key takeaways:

• Must be a BC student nurse by the Sept. deadline and a BC resident.
• Must hold BCNU student membership (free) and provide your BCNU student ID.
• One-time award only — past recipients cannot reapply.
• ESNs active within the past 12 months are not eligible for this bursary.

Application timeline When to apply and when winners are notified

Applications are accepted from January through September each year. After the September deadline, the BCNU Bursary Committee conducts a random draw of eligible applicants, provided the bursary fund is sufficient. Decisions of the Bursary Committee are final. Notification emails to selected recipients are sent near the end of October — check your inbox and junk folder.

Key takeaways:

• Application window: January to September annually.
• Random draw occurs after the September deadline if funds permit.
• Winners are emailed near the end of October; check junk mail.
• Committee decisions are final.

How to apply Required steps and application materials

Complete the online application form during the January–September window; the form includes an associated waiver that must be accepted. Ensure you have your BCNU student ID number included—applications missing that ID will not be processed. Sign up for BCNU student membership in advance if you have not already; membership is free. If you need assistance with membership or your student ID, contact the BCNU Membership Department before submitting the application.

Key takeaways:

• Submit the online application and sign the waiver within the Jan–Sept window.
• Include your BCNU student ID; missing IDs prevent processing.
• Register for free BCNU student membership before applying if needed.
• Contact the Membership Department for ID or membership help.

Award disbursement Post-selection requirements and payment

Successful applicants will receive an email with instructions and must provide a Social Insurance Number (SIN) for tax reporting before funds are released. Recipients are also required to supply proof of enrolment and documentation of fees/tuition paid prior to disbursement. Funds are released only after these verification documents are received and processed.

Key takeaways:

• Selected recipients must provide SIN for tax purposes.
• Proof of enrolment and fees/tuition paid are required before payment.
• Funds are released only after all documentation is verified.

Regional variations and contact Additional bursaries and who to contact

Regional student nurse bursaries may also be available; these regional awards can have different eligibility rules and processes. For information about regional bursaries, contact your Regional Council Member. For questions about BCNU student membership or missing student ID numbers, contact the BCNU Membership Department.

Key takeaways:

• Regional bursaries may exist with different criteria and processes.
• Contact your Regional Council Member for regional award details.
• Contact BCNU Membership Department for membership and student ID issues.

History of the award Background information

No historical details about the establishment or past winners of this bursary are provided in the available materials. For a historical summary, past recipients list, or origin story of the award, contact BCNU directly. The BCNU office can provide archival or historical information on request.

Key takeaways:

• No history included in the provided materials.
• Contact BCNU for historical records or past recipient information.
• BCNU can supply archival details on request.