Yes you can.  All applicants are eligible for any of the bursaries without specific qualifications in their particular category but if you applying to a bursary that does have requirements such as being a direct descendant or practicing in a particular area of expertise in order to be eligible, proof documentation MUST be supplied to be considered.  DO NOT apply if you do not qualify as it will result in your application being disqualified.

Review the criteria for each bursary and in particular those with specific criteria requirements and if you don’t meet those requirements, you will not be eligible.  Then, tick off the boxes beside all the bursaries for which you are eligible, and submit ONE application and ONE set of documentation ONLY.

The bursary awards vary each year but generally range from $1000 – $1200.

Yes, but only if you can provide documentation that you are a permanent resident of BC for 6+ months, i.e. a copy of your BC driver’s licence, BCID card, a utility bill, correspondence from CRA or bank with your present address.

You will also be required to supply a copy of your current BCCNM registration if you are a Registered Nurse.

The Bursary Committee selects winners from the pool of eligible applicants for each bursary by random draw in October each year.

No, we believe that all applicants, by applying, have identified a financial need in their pursuit of higher education.  Each applicant must meet the basic criteria as identified in the Information Package and meet the additional criteria for specific bursaries as identified on the appropriate Application Form.

One thing and one thing only….our RNFBC bursaries have been set up to help you with your nursing education and are a ‘gift’ and as with all gifts, you say thank you.  It is our expectation that upon receiving your bursary that you will take a little time to write a thank you to your donor letting them know just how their assistance will make a difference for you.  All your donor’s information will be included in your award letter. So simply address your thank you to your donor and forward it on to RNFBC and we will be pleased to pass it on.

Your application fee is $35 and can be paid on-line through PayPal.  Once your payment has been processed we will both receive notification from PayPal.  Please ensure that if you are paying PayPal with an account that is not yours that you indicate in your PayPal information that it is for you so that the payment is correctly applied to your application.

If you do not receive that confirmation, please check with your bank to see if it has processed.  Sometimes for reasons unexplained, it may not go through and you will need to re-submit.  Your application fee cannot be paid by becoming a RNFBC member.

To be eligible to apply, you must be a resident of BC for 6+ months.  Proof of that residency can include copies of a valid BC Drivers License, BCID card, a recent utility bill, correspondence from CRA or bank with your present address.  Passport and Permanent Residency copies will not be accepted as neither have your address.

Someone from the Registrars’ office or Nursing School Director who signed their name to a letter confirming you are/or will be a student in their school’s Nursing program and you will be attending school either full or part time during the 2020 school year.  Usually you can request a form letter from your school admission office with all of this information. Some schools also offer the option to be able to download a confirmation of enrollment through your school email account.

Print out and scan a copy of your current transcript and class schedule.  It will have to have your name student number and current address on it as well as the program of study.  Please note that your initial acceptance letter will not be accepted if you are a second year + student.

For first year students, please provide a copy of your acceptance letter along with your class schedule.

Students are required to confirm using the above methods, i.e. letter form the admissions office or official transcript that they are currently attending classes during the bursary year.  RNFBC cannot confirm that a specific level or block is eligible as each institution uses different labels for each of their semesters.  As long as you provide the required documentation are attending an accredited nursing school during the current year, you fall within the bursary year.

No, applicants must be attending the class or course within the academic year in which they are making their application and provide proof of registration in that year.

Revenue Canada requires RNFBC to issue a T4A for your bursary award and to do so, your SIN is required.  Failure to supply your SIN will result in your application being declined.  You may rest assured that our website and records are secure.

A photocopy of the graduate’s degree and a record of your relationship including marriage and birth certificates if possible.