Student Grants

The Student Grants are to assist students by offsetting expenses which they incur in pursuing their post secondary studies in health related careers.

Annually, the Foundation will award up to six Student Grants. Two grants to two students from Bella Bella, two grants to two students from Bella Coola, and two grants to two students from Hazelton. 

Grant amount:  $3,000

Criteria:
To receive the Grant, a student must:
•	Have graduated from high school and resided in either Bella Bella, Bella Coola or Hazelton; 
•	Be enrolled in their 3rd or 4th year of a post-secondary institution in health related studies and maintained a high academic performance; 
•	Demonstrate an intention to work in the health care industry in rural and remote communities.

Scholarship Selection:
The Joint Grants Committee of the United Church of Canada and United Church of Canada Foundation will select the recipient of the Student Grant with input from its advisory committees as required. Students will apply for the Grants using the below application through the general process used by the United Church of Canada Foundation. 

If there are more than two applicants from a community, the highest marks will prevail in the allocation of the grant.

Conditions of Scholarship:
The Foundation will grant one instalment of $3,000.00.  Students must show paid enrolment in second term of either third or fourth year of their studies to receive the payment. (Term 1: September –December, Term 2: January –March, Term 3: summer semester).
 
To claim the first instalment of the grant the recipient must present to the Foundation, within 6 months of the award of the grant, proof of registration and payment of tuition for second term of the third or fourth year in a full-time educational program at a recognized post- secondary institution.

Should the Grant not be claimed by the recipient within the time allowed, it will be forfeited.  

STUDENT GRANT APPLICATION

The Student Grants are to assist students by offsetting expenses which they incur in pursuing their post secondary studies in health related careers. Annually, the Foundation will award up to six Student Grants. Two grants to two students from Bella Bella, two grants to two students from Bella Coola, and two grants to two students from Hazelton. 

Awards of $3,000 will be provided from this fund.
Please submit your completed form by email to grants@united-church.ca 

Applicant Information:

Name: 
		
Address:

	
Telephone number:
	E-mail address:	

Have you graduated from high school and resided in one of Bella Bella, Bella Coola or Hazelton?  	Yes	No	
Are you enrolled in your 3rd or 4th year at a post-secondary institution in health related studies?	Yes	No	

What studies and education are you currently pursuing and at what institution?	

	
What is your purpose for seeking this education? How will you use it to work in the health care industry in rural and remote communities?	

	

Please indicate how you heard of the United Church Health Services Society Student Grants Award.	

	

Please attach the following documentation:
•	A transcript from your post-secondary institution;
•	A receipt from the institution showing proof of payment of tuition for second term of the third or fourth year in a full-time educational program.

Date: _____________________Signature of Applicant: ______________________________________