Yes you can, as long as there are multiple bursaries available in your program category.

Almost all bursaries available are $1,000.

Yes, but only if you can provide documentation that you are a permanent resident of BC, i.e. a copy of your BC driver’s license, 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 registration with BCCNM.

The Bursary Committee selects from applicants who meet all criteria for any bursary who then have an equal chance of receiving an award.

Financial need is a consideration for only a very few bursaries.  A statement of financial need is required for those bursaries.

You will be required to:

• Sign an agreement
• Provide a current letter of good standing
• Inform RNFBC of any residential mailing address change that occurs prior to February of the following year
• Submit a letter of thanks to the bursary donor.
• Social insurance numbers are required by CRA

Your application fee is $35 and must be paid on-line prior to starting your application.

RNFBC membership fees are separate from bursary application fees.

Application fees are non-refundable.

To be eligible to apply, you must be a resident of BC.  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 2021 school year.  Most  schools also offer the option to download a confirmation of enrollment through your school email account.

Most schools offer the option to download a confirmation of enrollment through your school email account.  It will have to have your name student number and current address on it as well as the program of study.

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

Please note that your initial acceptance letter will not be accepted if you are a second year + student.

Your documentation must be for the current calendar year.

Bursaries provided in the fall are for the current calendar year.  If you graduated before the fall term, you must provide proof of that.  Otherwise you must provide proof that you are enrolled in the Fall term.

Applicants are not asked for their Social Insurance Number.  Revenue Canada RNFBC is required to collect Social Insurance Numbers from bursary winners.  This personal data is kept confidential and secure.

You should upload a copy of the graduate’s degree and an explanation of your relationship, including marriage and birth certificates if available.