THE 2022 BURSARY INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED
The Indigenous Student Nurse Education Bursary (ISNEB) is an initiative of BCNU's Indigenous Leadership Circle. The bursary reflects the union's ongoing support for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's 94 Calls to Action; in particular, the call to increase the number of Indigenous professionals in health care.
This bursary is open to Indigenous BCNU student members who are studying to become LPNs, RNs and RPNs, including those currently working as employed student nurses (ESNs).
The ISNEB is $1,500 and is awarded annually. The bursary is inspired by Indigenous nurse leaders. Each year, ILC will dedicate an individual in whose name the bursary is being awarded. For 2022, the ILC is delighted to name Charlotte Edith Anderson Monture, the first Indigenous nurse in Canada.
Eligibility Requirements
identify as Indigenous
be enrolled in a school of nursing in British Columbia as of April 15
be a student member of BCNU - membership is free. Sign up NOW!
employed student nurses (ESNs) may apply
cannot previously have been the recipient of this bursary
Application Process
Applications are accepted from January to April 15 of each year.
Complete the online application and associated waiver.
Application deadline is April 15 of each year.
Notification will be sent to the randomly drawn bursary recipient by email in early May (please ensure you check your junk mail folders).
Award Disbursement
Applicants meeting the eligibility requirements stated above will be entered into a random draw for the bursary. The successful applicant will be notified with instructions by email.
Before funds are released, the successful applicant will be required to provide their social insurance number (SIN) for tax purposes as well as proof of program enrollment (letter from school, receipt for tuition paid, or a copy of transcript).
Applications will open in January 2023.
If you have any further questions about the Indigenous Student Nurse Education Bursary, please email the Student Nurse Education Bursary team at
sneb@bcnu.org.