Tag Archives: Awards/Bursaries/Scholarships

Call for Applications for the NUS Award in Nursing Leadership – Due April 27, 2025 at 11:59pm

Announcements,

Dear Year 4 BSN Students,

Call for applications for the Nursing Undergraduate Society Award in Nursing Leadership.

Awards have been made available annually through a gift from the Nursing Undergraduate Society for students graduating from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program who demonstrate leadership, personal initiative and service to the UBC nursing student community, through active participation in extracurricular activities. Ordinarily, each award will be valued at no less than $400. The awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing.

To be considered for this award please complete the following award application (Link to Application) before 11:59pm PST on April 27, 2025

If you have questions, please contact awards@nursing.ubc.ca.

Invitation for Applications – Early Career Nurse Leader (ECNL) MSN funding opportunity (Sept 2025)

Announcements,

Dear Term 5 BSN Students,

We are pleased to announce an Early Career Nurse Leader (ECNL) funding opportunity available for a student entering the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program in September 2025. There are funds available to support one ECNL student this upcoming year.

This funding provides $8,000 per year for two years ($16,000 total).

To be considered for this opportunity, applicants should submit a Letter of Interest (LOI) outlining their goals for pursuing their MSN directly after completing their BSN.

We encourage applicants to highlight:

  • Their motivation for pursuing an MSN at this stage
  • Their leadership potential and commitment to advancing nursing practice
  • Any relevant achievements in community, academic, or professional contexts

Applicants may provide a brief (max 100 word), optional statement about financial need for this funding opportunity.

GPA/academic record will also be taken into consideration for this opportunity.

Please note that this funding cannot be extended if a student takes a leave from the program.

How to Apply:

  • Please submit your Letter of Interest to Dr. Helen Brown, MSN Coordinator, at brown@ubc.ca by the deadline below.
  • Deadline for submission April 30th at 11:59 pm

If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to reach out. We encourage all interested students to apply!

CEIH Indigenous Student Awards – Deadline: April 14, 2025

Announcements,

The Centre for Excellent for Indigenous health is excited to announce that applications for the CEIH Indigenous Student Awards are now open! These awards are designed to support Indigenous students (undergraduate or graduate level) pursuing studies in health-related fields at UBC. Currently CEIH has 5 awards that are available to apply for on our website: https://health.indigenous.ubc.ca/students/awards/

Award Details:

  • Eligibility: Indigenous students (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) enrolled in health-related programs at UBC. Currently enrolled as a full-time student (24 credit) at UBC Vancouver in an undergraduate or graduate program
  • Application Deadline: April 14th, 2025 at 11:59PM Pacific Time

These awards are a wonderful opportunity to receive financial support and recognition for students’ hard work and dedication to their studies and community.

If you have any questions or need assistance with your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to: ceih.awards@ubc.ca

BC Scholarship Society Indigenous Student Award – Application Deadline is 4:30PM (PST) on April 2, 2025

Announcements,

The BC Scholarship Society offers Indigenous Award programs for students pursuing post-secondary education in BC. They are available to students who identify as Indigenous – First Nations (Status or Non-Status), Métis or Inuit. All are renewable in order to provide sustained funding over multiple years.

Application Deadline is 4:30PM (PST) on Wednesday, April 2, 2025

Skills for Hope Foundation Scholarships – Application Deadline is March 17, 2025

Announcements,

Since 2017, Skills for Hope Foundation have proudly provided scholarships to dedicated students who demonstrate not only academic excellence but also a commitment to their communities and a strong work ethic. Their scholarships are designed to support individuals who have overcome challenges to achieve their academic and vocational goals, demonstrating resilience and determination along the way.

Every year, Skills for Hope Foundation offers post-secondary academic and vocational scholarships to support the success of promising young individuals living in Canada and attending Canadian institutions to assist students with offsetting the costs of their education.

All students are eligible to apply. For more information and application instructions please visit: https://www.skillsforhope.org/scholarships/apply-for-scholarships-2025/

The deadline to apply is March 17, 2025

CNF Scholarships – Application Deadline is March 14th, 2024

Announcements,

The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships for nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, masters and Ph.D. levels. CNF offers a variety of scholarships with specific criteria to ONE IN FIVE applicants across Canada every year!

Eligibility:

  1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  2. Must be enrolled in nursing program in Canada. RN, IEN, NP, LPN, RPN
  3. Must meet program and timeline requirements.

For more information, complete eligibility criteria, and application instructions please visit: https://cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/#Apply

The CNF application portal will close: Friday, March 14th, 2025 (11am PST)

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Year 4 BSN Fall Awards – Applications Due Sept. 23, 2024, by 11:59pm PST

Announcements,

Dear Year 4 BSN Students,

The BSN Program is accepting applications for a number of University Awards for Year 4 BSN students.

These are merit-based University Awards provided to students at the recommendation of the School of Nursing / BSN Program, and the following conditions apply:

  • They are governed by University Awards campus wide policy, as outlined in the UBC Awards Calendar.
  • Undergraduate student awards based on academic merit will be given to a student who has a cumulative average of 75% or higher (full time course load with no failed courses).
  • Only 4th year BSN students are eligible for these awards (Currently in Term 4 – September / 2024W)
  • In addition to academic merit, these awards recognize volunteerism, community and/or family service, leadership, student affairs, extracurricular activities, and a commitment to the nursing profession or community, and the need for financial assistance.

To be considered for these awards please complete the BSN Awards Competition Application (Link to Application) by 11:59pm PST on September 23, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email awards@nursing.ubc.ca

Musqueam First Nation Scholarship: Applications are Due: Fri, Sep 20, 2024

Announcements

To acknowledge the strong relationship UBC has with the Musqueam First Nation, the President’s Office has created a community-based scholarship for Indigenous students.

Valued up to $5,500 annually and renewable for up to four years, the scholarship supports students from the Musqueam First Nation studying at UBC in their undergraduate, post baccalaureate (including Medicine, Dentistry, Law, Education, Pharmacy, Nursing, Midwifery, and Social Work), and graduate studies.

Recipients will have demonstrated academic and leadership achievements including, but not limited to, engagement in the arts, athletics, school, and/or their community. Recipients will be selected on their ability to demonstrate their openness to continuing to learn who they are, where they come from, and their responsibility in enriching and carrying knowledge forward in their community and the world.

Visit the following website for more information, eligibility requirements and submitting an application. https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/finances/awards-scholarships-bursaries/musqueam-first-nation-scholarship

Application closes: Fri, Sept. 20, 2024