AUXILIARY TO UHNBC 2022 HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BURSARIES
The AUXILIARY TO UHNBC 2022 HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BURSARIES exist to assist in the education of deserving Prince George students enrolled in post-secondary education, at a recognized educational institution, in a human health care field.
The Auxiliary voted to develop these bursaries in honor of the health care workers who so diligently cared for our community during the Covid 19 pandemic. We see great value in supporting the education of future healthcare workers and have dedicated our fund raising efforts to this end for the 2022 school year.
THE BURSARIES
A: Continuing Education Bursaries
- Second Year students enrolled in any healthcare related field of study.
Five $3000.00 bursaries $15,000.00
- Third Year students enrolled in a registered nurses program
Six $5000.00 bursaries $30,000.00
B: Back to School Bursary
- The Back to School Bursary will be awarded to a mature, Prince George resident who is entering in or continuing in a program to earn certificates or degrees in any health care related field. These students may be returning to school for a health care career after a period of working in another profession or may be someone who is looking to upgrade their health care credentials.
One $5000.00 bursary $5,000.00
Bursary Application Requirements:
- Qualifications of Applicants:
- The applicant must be a permanent Prince George resident.
- The applicant for the AUXILIARY TO UHNBC 2022 HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BURSARIES must be registered with any post-secondary institute in an accredited health-care program.
- Preference will be given to those students who plan to work in the north in their chosen field of health care study.
- Application:
- The Bursaries will be advertised and promoted on the Auxiliary website, on our Facebook page, at the hospital, at appropriate Northern Health facilities and CNC and UNBC.
- Application forms are available through the Auxiliary website. pgauxiliary.ca
- Applicants must submit by May 01, 2022.
- Awards:
- Completed application forms will be received and reviewed by the Bursary Committee who will determine the final selection;
- The successful recipients will be notified no later than June 1, 2022 with a request for confirmation of registration in the post-secondary institute; (for payment to proceed)
- Arrangement for payment will be made with the successful applicant.
AUXILIARY TO UHNBC 2022 HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BURSARIES APPLICATION FORM:
Please print pages 3 and 4 and fill out in black ink.
The Auxiliary to UHNBC appreciates the hard work and dedication needed to choose a career in healthcare. We urge students committed to working in health care to apply for our financial assistance.
PART I. CONTACT INFORMATION Please PRINT
Surname ____________________________ Given Name _____________________________
Educational Instution___________________________________________________________
Student ID Number _______________ Email Address _________________________________
Permanent Address ____________________________________________________________
Phone Number __________________________ Initial contact will be made by phone.
Which bursary are you applying for: Please tick the box.
□ Continuing Education Bursary: Third year student enrolled in a registered nursing program $5000.00
□ Continuing Education Bursary: Second year student enrolled in any healthcare field $3000.00
□ Back to School Bursary $5000.00
PART II: PROOF OF CURRENT ENROLMENT
A: Applicants must provide proof of enrolment by providing a pre-registration and/or registration copy of enrolment provided by the registrar of the educational institution.
B: Signature from an official at the registration office of the educational institution
____________________________(name of applicant) is currently enrolled in a human health related program, namely _________________________________________________________ (program name)
At ___________________________________________________________________ (college, university)
Name of college or university official (please print) ____________________________________________
Title _________________________________________________________________________________
Signature ________________________________________ Date ________________________________
PART III: LETTERS OF INTENT, REFERENCES AND TRANSCRIPT
* A letter in 200 words or less indicating future plans and need for financial assistance. The committee will look closely at this letter.
* A letter of personal reference – no family members please.
* Submit a copy of your last transcript.
PART IV: SIGNED DECLARATION: Please include this signed declaration with your application:
I hereby declare that the information on this application is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and complete. If any of the information in this application should change, I understand that it is my responsibility to advise the AUXILIARY TO UHNBC 2022 HEALTHCARE EDUCATION BURSARIES Committee in writing.
I understand that the information I have provided will be used for the adjudication and administration of needs-based awards available through The Auxiliary to UHNBC. I understand and hereby consent to the publication of my name and photo, if selected, as the recipient of a bursary in news releases printed by the Auxiliary to UHNBC.
Signature ________________________________________ Date _____________________
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD BE SENT TO:
Auxiliary to UHNBC
Attention: President – Mrs. L. Steele
1475 Edmonton St.
Prince George BC V2M 1S2
Or scan to: pgauxiliary2020@gmail.com Subject: Auxiliary Bursary
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
□ Completed Application Form
□ Proof of registration in a post-secondary institute in an accredited health-care program (Confirmation pending school transcripts)
□ Signature from a registration official
□ A letter in 200 words or less indicating future plans and need for financial assistance
□ A letter of personal reference
□ A copy of your last transcript if applying for the Continuing Education Bursary
□ Signed Declaration
November 2021