School of Health and Community Studies
Funds for bursaries marked with an asterisk are matched through the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS). To be eligible, you must be a Canadian Citizen and have been a resident of Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months, and must not have attended full-time post-secondary studies in the year prior to submitting your bursary application.
Any Term
Gallop Family Bursary
The Gallop Family Bursary has been established to support student learners enrolled in their final year of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) program at the School of Health & Community Studies.
The Pre-Health Sciences Student Travel Bursary
The donor wishes to support students in the Pre-Health Sciences program who face extra expenses due to the cost of traveling to their primary home during school holidays.
The Bursary is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, landed immigrants, and protected persons.
The Bursary is open to students at the Ottawa Campus.
The Bursaries will be awarded in the 2023 Winter term in year one and in the Fall term in years 2 to 4 (2023, 2024, 2025).
Fall
Agnes Wee Memorial Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Developmental Services Program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Anita Garbarino Girard Bursary
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in any Allied Health program at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
Beth Perrin Memorial Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program and taking an English course who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Bonnie Lindsay Bursary
Awarded to first-year indigenous students enrolled in the Practical Nursing or Respiratory Therapy program at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health and Nursing Studies)
Brenda Hazel Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
Brittaney Fraser-McCann Bursary
The Brittaney Fraser-McCann Bursary was established in memory of Brittaney Fraser-McCann. Brittaney was a graduate of the two-year Practical Nursing program at the Pembroke Campus. She passed away on December 17th, 2021 after complications during her third endovascular coiling procedure to repair a brain aneurysm. She was 33. To honor Brittaney and her love of nursing and medical aesthetics, this bursary was created to support students as they strive to achieve their own nursing dream. The Bursary is awarded to one student enrolled in either the Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program in their second year, who can demonstrate financial need. The Bursary is open to students enrolled at the Pembroke Campus, with first preference to a single parent.
Canadian Federation of University Women – Nepean Bursary
Awarded to a female student enrolled in the Practical Nursing program and in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program who can demonstrate financial need.
Children’s Village of Ottawa-Carleton Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Colin J. Everett Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Biotechnology – Advanced program and the Medical Radiation Technology program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
David and Janet Wallace Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Doris Shoultz Memorial Library Technician Bursary
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the Library Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. Recipients should be mature students and have dependents. (Community Studies)
Dr. Jim Robblee and Wendy Nicklin Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
Elizabeth and Alissa Meyer Bursary
Awarded to second-year students enrolled in the Social Service Worker, Practical Nursing, or Respiratory Therapy programs who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health, Community Studies, and Nursing Studies)
Five B Family Bursary
Awarded to students in the Personal Support Worker program at all campuses who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration is given to students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or other People of Colour). (Nursing Studies)
The Hasan Ural Memorial Bursary for PSWs
Awarded to a student in the Personal Support Worker Program, based on financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who self identify an interest in palliative care. The Bursary recipient will be offered an opportunity to apply for a work placement in palliative care at Hospice Care Ottawa. The bursary is in memory of Hasan Ural, Professor Emeritus, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, and in gratitude to the PSWs at the Hospice Care Ottawa for their compassionate palliative care.
The Hasan Ural Memorial Bursary for PSWs – International and Refugee Students
Awarded to a student in the Personal Support Worker Program, based on financial need. The bursary is open to refugees and international students, with preference for a student who self-identifies as a refugee. Special consideration will be given to students who self-identify an interest in palliative care. The bursary is in memory of Hasan Ural, Professor Emeritus, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Ottawa, and in gratitude to the PSWs at the Hospice Care Ottawa for their compassionate palliative care. The Bursary recipient will be offered an opportunity to apply for a work placement in palliative care at Hospice Care Ottawa.
Ian Henderson Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Islam’s Health Care Bursary
Awarded to second-year students enrolled in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Practical Nursing, or Medical Radiation Technology program who can demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to Muslim-identified students. The Islam’s Health Care Bursary was created by Dr. Misbah Islam and Dr. Nigar Islam, in memory of and in gratitude to their parents Dr. Syed Ali Akhtar and Mrs. Badr un Nisa, Mr. Syed Akhlaque Hadi and Mrs. Nisar Fatima Hadi. (Allied Health and Nursing Studies)
James McNulty Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in Level 03 of the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to indigenous students, black students or a recent immigrant, having arrived in Canada within the last 5 years. (Nursing Studies)
Johannah Raphael Nursing Bursary
Awarded to mature (minimum 25 years old) students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
John Udd Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Ken and Doris Shoultz Memorial Bursary for the Personal Support Worker Program at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre
Awarded to full-time students enrolled in the Personal Support Worker program and receiving instruction at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre. Students must also be a mature student and able to demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Kiwanian Alex Dayton Seniors Activity Centre Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure Studies and Personal Support Worker programs who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies and Wellness Research and Innovation)
Nepean Kiwanis Fred Sullivan Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to residents of Nepean. (Nursing Studies)
Nixon Family Pets’ Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Phoenix Down Practical Nursing Bursary
Awarded to first-year students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to Filipino-identified students. (Nursing Studies)
Relax Massage Group Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Massage Therapy program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Retired Teachers of Ontario District 27 Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in Level 01 or Level 03 (if applicable) of the Personal Support Worker, Recreation and Leisure Services, and Social Service Worker program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health, Community Studies, and Nursing Studies)
Ritika Nandkeolyar Bursary
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program with demonstrated financial need.
Semira Saba Kifle Practical Nursing Bursary
The Semira Saba Kifle Practical Nursing Bursary is awarded, based on financial need, to an incoming student who is a health care worker and enrolled in the first semester of the Practical Nursing program. This bursary is in honour of Semira Saba Kifle who, with four children at home, returned to school to upgrade her skills from a PSW to RPN.
The Order of St. Lazarus Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker, Developmental Services Worker or Social Service Worker program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies and Nursing Studies)
Virginia Lofaro Bursary
Awarded to first-year full-time students enrolled in the Library Information and Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
West End Nursery School Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Education Intensive program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Yarrow Darby LeRoy – Blaisdell Memorial Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Winter
Abdul Abdulrahman Respiratory Therapy Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Respiratory Therapy program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
Alice Baird Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies) Preference will be given to students working at Bruyère, Saint-Vincent Hospital or a similar institution. Proof of employment is required. To be considered for the Bursary, students who qualify must submit a short essay of no more than 250-word on their understanding of the importance of palliative care and what personal strengths they bring to the palliative care role.
The application was open from August 30, 2022, to September 27, 2022.
Applications are closed
Barrhaven Lions Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Developmental Services program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Bettye Hyde Early Childhood Education Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Beverley Swords Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Personal Support Worker and Foreign Trained Nurse program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Cardiovascular Technology Bursary
The Cardiovascular Technology Bursary has been established for one student in their second year of study in the Cardiovascular Technology program with demonstrated financial need.
Cardiovascular Technology Placement Bursary
Awarded to students in the Cardiovascular Technology program completing their clinical placement out of district (greater than 150 km) with demonstrated financial need.
Cynthia and Yves Bled Health and Community Studies Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Child and Youth Care and/or the Social Services Worker program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Dillon Trauter-Hildahl Bursary*
Awarded to first-year students enrolled in the Child in Youth Care program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Dr. J.E. & Elizabeth MacPhee Memorial Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in Level 03 of the Dental Hygiene program and in Level 02 of the Dental Assisting program who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration given to students from the Atlantic provinces. (Allied Health)
Ed Ireland Nursing Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program at the Ottawa Campus who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Ed Ireland Veterinary Technician Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Five B Family Bursary
Awarded to students in the Personal Support Worker program at all campuses who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration is given to students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or other People of Colour). (Nursing Studies)
Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Library and Information Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Glebe Centre Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Personal Support Worker program at the Glebe Centre who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Gord Hunter Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure Services program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Holly Keast Nursing Bursary
Awarded to indigenous students graduating from the Practical Nursing Program (Ottawa Campus) who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Irene Stark Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Library and Information Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
J. Cameron Watson Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Joan Gale PN Year 1 Bursary*
Awarded to (3) students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Kerry Durant Practical Nursing Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Kiwanian Alex Dayton Seniors Activity Centre Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Recreation and Leisure Studies and Personal Support Worker programs who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies and Wellness Research and Innovation)
Marcel and Rolande Ouellette Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Marie Cormier Veterinary Technician Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
Natalie Sylvestre Memorial Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Dental Hygiene program who can demonstrate financial need. (Allied Health)
Nixon Family Pets’ Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program who can demonstrate financial need. (Wellness Research and Innovation)
OutCare Foundation Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing Program or Personal Support Worker programs who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Practical Nursing Bursary
Awarded to students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Renfrew County Dental Society Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Dental Assisting program who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who are residents of Renfrew County. (Allied Health)
Rideau Regional Centre Association Commemorative Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Developmental Services Worker program in residential health field placement, in the community field placement who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Ritika Nandkeolyar Bursary
Awarded to a student enrolled in the Veterinary Technician program with demonstrated financial need.
Susan Meyer’s Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Syd Ford Student Bursary*
Awarded to students enrolled in the Social Service Worker program who can demonstrate financial need. (Community Studies)
Yaseen Akhtar Memorial Bursary
Awarded to a student in the second semester of one of the following programs: Addictions and Mental Health, Community and Justice Services, or the Practical Nursing programs. Preference will be given to a student who identifies as Indigenous or as a refugee. This bursary is in memory of Yaseen Akhtar. Yaseen cared deeply about everyone around him, especially those among us who are less fortunate.
Spring
Cardiovascular Technology Placement Bursary
Awarded to students in the Cardiovascular Technology program completing their clinical placement out of district (greater than 150 km) with demonstrated financial need.
Charlotte Saida Chaudhry Ottawa Muslim Women’s Organization Bursary
Awarded to Level 02 students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration given to first nation and female students. (Nursing Studies)
Five B Family Bursary
Awarded to students in the Personal Support Worker program at all campuses who can demonstrate financial need. Special consideration is given to students who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or other People of Colour). (Nursing Studies)
Joan Gale PN Year 1 Bursary*
Awarded to (3) students enrolled in the Practical Nursing program who can demonstrate financial need. (Nursing Studies)
Zena and Harry Leikin Bursary*
Awarded to (3) students enrolled in any School of Health and Community Studies program who can demonstrate financial need.
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