Learning for the Health of it
As a nurse, ongoing education is an important part of your professional life. The B.C. Nurses' Education Fund will help pay for some of your expenses while you upgrade your skills, whether it's over one day or several months. Don't pass up learning opportunities just because you can't afford the cost.
The BC Nurses' Education Fund is a charitable organization started with funds from a bequest included in the will of a BC Nurses' Union employee. Revenue to continue the fund is obtained by donations, fund raising and fees from the Master Card Affinity Program. BCNEF is completely separate from any BCNU funding or dues.
You should check with your employer for other sources of funding. If the course is a requirement of your job, your employer must pay the costs. See your PCA Article 35 or Public Service Master Agreement Article 23.01.
Twice a year, the BCNEF Committee meets to review applications and decides on grants to nurses registered in B.C., and enrolled in accredited education programs.
If you need more information, please contact one of the
Committee Members.
Eligibility
You must be a licensed graduate or registered nurse in B.C. and be enrolled in:
- post basic clinical nursing seminars, programs or conferences
- labour relations seminars, programs or conferences
- courses designated to enhance personal skills and abilities within nursing.
You can only receive funding once.
If you have already received assistance from the fund, please do not re-apply. |
How to Apply
Please forward all of the following documentation:
- Your completed
Application Form
[
 PDF format: 85 kb] or you can,
apply online
- A legible photocopy of your CRNBC Registration Card
- Your completed
Course Form
[ PDF format: 97 kb] (page 2 of the application - your instructor must sign the form - including date of course completion) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Verification of tuition amount paid
to the attention of:
Lynda MacLennan
BC Nurses' Union Provincial Office
4060 Regent Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 6P5
If applications are not dealt with in the initial review, they will be forwarded to the next meeting. Incomplete applications will not be considered, therefore please wait until you have all required documents before sending it in.
Funding
The amount of funding you could receive is 50% of the tuition to a maximum of $500.00
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