Bursaries & Scholarships
As you know attracting and retaining the best physicians, nurses and medical staff to your hospital is key to an excellent healthcare future for you, your family, your neighbours and your colleagues. This is why the Foundation works to partner with YOU to create bursary and scholarship opportunities that support both those who are following a new educational path and those continuing studies in healthcare.
This fund supports educational needs related to medical students accepted or enrolled in a Canadian medical school, who also intend to pursue their career in rural northern Alberta (on or north of 54’ latitude). Granting consideration will be given to students whose educational training may include family medicine, general internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, anesthesia, or psychiatry. Each year, one or more scholarships may be awarded, totaling $10,000.
The board seeks individuals who meet the following criteria. The applicant must:
- Fulfill an identified healthcare occupational need as outlined above
- Be prepared to sign a one-year return for service agreement upon completion of the program
- Be able to show financial need by providing a budget (form available with application)
- Have attended high school in a community located on, about, or north of 54’ latitude within Alberta.
The application, cover letter, resume, two letters of reference, curriculum/course outline, and supporting documents (grades) which set out how the candidates meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.
The Striving for Nursing Excellence Bursary was established in 2019 by the Grande Prairie and Area Nurses Committee in collaboration with the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation.
The vision of the Grande Prairie and Area Nurses Committee is to build a self-sustaining bursary to assist individuals who are entering or continuing in all types of nursing education programs.
Bursaries range from $500 to $5,000, and the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees reserves the right to award as many or as few bursaries, based on the criteria and number of applicants.
The bursary will be awarded to individuals engaged in fields of study within the nursing profession. Priority will be balanced between demonstrated need and professional development.
Bursary Criteria
The applicant must:
- Prove acceptance and enrolment in a licensed practical nursing, nursing, psychiatric nursing, nurse practitioner, masters of nursing, or nursing doctorate program
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication to his/her work/education
- Show commitment and growth potential in his/her chosen profession
- Have attended a high school or have been a member of a community located within northwest Alberta for the last 5 years.
- Provide a detailed budget to identify the financial needs (form available with the application).
Application, cover letter, resume, two (2) letters of reference, curriculum or course outline, grades of prior year’s education, and any supporting documents which should set out how the candidate meets the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.
Congratulations! You are following your dream and continuing your studies and career in healthcare. It’s not always easy.
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation understands that, and we encourage you to continue striving towards your goals by applying for a Sarah Joan Alward Bursary.
Bursaries range from $1,000 – $2,500 and will be awarded to people engaged in fields of study that will benefit the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, other Health Care Institutions, and/or Health Care Programs in North Western Alberta.
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation Board reserves the right to award as many or as few bursaries, based on the criteria and number of submissions received.
Priority will be given to individuals identified in healthcare occupations that will benefit the Hospitals and Health Care providers within the Region.
Bursary Criteria
The applicant must:
- Fulfill an identified healthcare occupational need in northwestern Alberta
- Have experience or education in the healthcare field
- Have completed a minimum of one year of study at an accredited college or university
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication to your work/education
- Be a high performer
- Show growth potential in your chosen profession
- Provide a detailed budget to identify a financial need (form available with the application)
- Be prepared to sign a return for service agreement with Alberta Health Services for one year, (if the region does not have a need for the applicant upon completion of their program, the return for service agreement may be waived)
Your application, cover letter, resume, 2 letters of reference, curriculum or course outline, and any supporting documents (grades) stating how you meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.
As a doctor, you have the desire to enhance your skills and talents and specialize! The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation encourages you to pursue your education and training by applying for a Dr. Philip Sunohara Memorial Surgical Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $15,000 will be awarded by The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation to assist physicians in their pursuit of surgical specialist education and training. The committee will award these scholarships to physicians engaged in a specialist field, who upon completion of their training will practice within Alberta Health Services.
Applications will be prioritized based on the following fields of study:
- Orthopedics and orthopedic subspecialties
- General Surgery
- Other surgical fields in the areas listed below will be prioritized based on the region’s identified specialist needs. These areas include but are not limited to:
Urology
Ophthalmology
Gynecology
Plastics
Ear, Nose, and Throat - General Practitioner Surgery
- Anesthesia
- General Practitioner Anesthesia
Bursary Criteria
The applicant must:
- Fulfill an identified need within Alberta Health Services
- Be prepared to sign a return for service agreement with Alberta Health Services for one year, (if the region does not have a need for the applicant upon completion of their program, the return for service agreement may be waived)
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication to his/her work and education
- Be a high performer
- Show growth potential in the chosen specialty
- Provide a detailed budget to identify financial needs
Your application, cover letter, resume, 2 letters of reference, curriculum or course outline, and any supporting documents (grades) stating how you meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.
The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation Board will be awarding the Dr. Phil & Vi Sunohara Surgical Nursing Fund Bursary. The Board will award these bursaries to nurses engaged in, or wanting to engage in the field of orthopedic nursing that will benefit the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital, other healthcare institutions, and/or healthcare programs in North Western Alberta. Priority will be given to nurses identified in orthopedic surgical nursing fields that will benefit the hospitals and health care providers within the region. The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation Board reserves the right to award as many or as few bursaries, based on the criteria and number of submissions.
Bursary Criteria
The applicant must:
- Fulfill an identified healthcare occupational need in northwestern Alberta
- Have experience or education in the healthcare field
- Have completed a minimum of one year of study at an accredited college or university
- Demonstrate commitment and dedication to your work/education
- Be a high performer
Show growth potential in your chosen profession - Provide a detailed budget to identify a financial need (form available with the application)
- Be prepared to sign a return for service agreement with Alberta Health Services for one year, (if the region does not have a need for the applicant upon completion of their program, the return for service agreement may be waived)
Your application, cover letter, resume, 2 letters of reference, curriculum or course outline, and any supporting documents (grades) stating how you meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.
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