Applications are invited from qualified students who are or who wish to engage in post-graduate study in a field of Public or Community Health Practice within any recognized discipline.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineAugust 30, 2025
- Value$5,000
- Study LevelMasters
- SponsorHealth Officers Council Of BC
- Course to studyCommunity Health Nursing , public health
- Eligible CountryCanada
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Benefits
Awards in amounts up to $5,000 are available.
Requirements
The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary Fund
- Full-time students engaged in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, physicians, etc.).
- Persons must be ordinarily resident in B.C
- Persons must have demonstrated excellence in performance and leadership ability
- Studies may be undertaken at any suitable educational institution either within or outside British Columbia
The British Columbia (B.C.) Associated Boards of Health Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursary
- Full-time students engaged in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, etc.).
- Physicians are not eligible for this bursary.
- Strong preference will be given to individuals who are resident and practicing in B.C.
- Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate a commitment to remain in B.C.
- Preference will be given to candidates who commit to live and practice in rural areas of B.C.
- Studies may be undertaken at any post-secondary institution in B.C.
- Consideration will be given to candidates who wish to study out-of-province or out-of-country
Selection Process
Documentation must be submitted by August 30, 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by October 31, 2025 and funds will be disbursed by December 31, 2025.
Application Documents
- Completed application form.
- Curriculum Vitae (resumé), maximum 3 pages.
- Proof of enrollment and satisfactory standing in a course of study or acceptance into a course of study.
- Maximum two reference letters, one of which should be from a more senior person in your current employment.
- Letter from yourself to support the application, limit 250 words. Information should include:
- How this educational experience will enhance your future goals and plans in community/public health.
- How you have demonstrated excellence in performance and shown leadership ability in your profession/vocation.
- What do you think are the most important public health issues or challenges in your area?
- Other relevant information that you think the review committee should know about you in making their decision
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Application Deadline
August 30, 2025How To Apply
For more details, visit Health Officers Council Of BC Scholarship webpage
