Student Nurse Education Bursary
This bursary is awarded once per year. It is open to BCNU student members, including student members who are internationally educated nurses (IENs) completing a re-entry program.
Students who are currently working as an employed student nurse (ESN) or have worked as an ESN in the past 12 months are not eligible. These members can apply for the Debra McPherson Member Education Bursary.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be a student nurse as of Sept. 15. Be British Columbia resident.
- Be a BCNU student member. Sign up to be a BCNU student member. Membership is free. If you have already signed up, but do not have your BCNU student ID number, email the BCNU Membership Department. Your application will not be processed without your BCNU student ID number.
- Intend to stay and work in BC as a nurse after graduation.
This is a one-time bursary. If you have applied for and received funding from this bursary in the past, you are not eligible to apply again.
Application Process
Applications are accepted from January to Sept. 15. The application deadline is Sept. 15 of each year.
Complete the online application form which includes an associated waiver when applying for the bursary.
The BCNU Bursary Committee will randomly draw eligible applicants for the bursary after the deadline, provided the bursary fund is sufficient. Decisions of the Bursary Committee are final.
Notification emails will be sent to the randomly drawn bursary recipients near the end of October. Please ensure you check your junk mail folders.
Award Disbursement
Applicants meeting the eligibility requirements stated above will be entered into a random draw for the bursary. Successful applicants will be notified by email with instructions and will be required to provide their social insurance number (SIN) for tax purposes as well as proof of enrolment and fees/tuition paid before funds are released.
Student nurse bursaries are also available regionally and may not follow the above eligibility criteria. Contact your Regional Council Member for more information.
If you have any further questions, please contact the Student Nurse Education Bursary team at SNEB@bcnu.org.