Decisions regarding which health disciplines are to be eligible for bursary assistance are made each year. Once the eligible disciplines are identified, bursaries are then offered at certain points over the course of the fiscal year (April 1 - March 31).

Application periods and deadlines vary depending on the type of bursary, so please check this web site and the RHA web sites periodically for information about what bursaries are currently being offered and application deadlines and forms.

Students must already be accepted into an eligible program for the 2012-2013 academic year:  Please ensure that you attach a copy of the acceptance letter from the training institution with your bursary application.

Students who are already enrolled in an eligible program:  Please ensure that you attach a letter from the training institution confirming your current enrollment and years remaining in the program with your bursary application.

For further details, please refer to the information sheet provided with the application form.

Provisions differ slightly for each type of bursary and all policies are evaluated and revised annually. The following parameters are in place for 2012-2013 bursaries:

Amount of Bursary
Bursary amounts range from $3,000 to $10,000, on a one-time basis, depending on the length of program, degree level and discipline.

Return Service
In return for financial assistance, students sign a return-service agreement to practice in an approved publicly funded position in the province for a specific duration. The length of the return-service requirement is 2 years for each year of assistance. 

Eligibility
Eligibility criteria are set annually, and are detailed in the application package.

Selection of Applicants
Decisions are based upon selection criteria that may include: geographic/sector work preference matched with need, date of graduation and employability, aboriginal status, and those most likely to return service.

NOTE: Bursary - Nurse Educator - Information Sheet and Application
Under development. Application form will be posted shortly.