Award at a glance
Value
Dollar value
VariesDeadline
Type
AwardEligibility
Indigenous studentsDonor
First Nations Health AuthorityNumber of Awards
VariesAward description
The BC First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is the first province-wide health authority of its kind in Canada. The FNHA is responsible for planning, management, service delivery and funding of health programs, in partnership with First Nations communities in BC.
Island Health provides health care and support services to more than 765,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and the mainland communities north of Powell River.
Criteria
Criteria
You must:
- be currently registered as a student at Camosun College in one of the following programs: Unit Clerk, Health Care Assistant, Community Mental Health Worker, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical Radiography, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Interprofessional Mental Health & Addictions
- have Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, Inuit, or Native American) ancestry
- have a GPA of 4.0 or equivalent
- submit a self-written letter attesting to your goals and dreams about working as a health care professional.
- complete the application form
First consideration will be given to Indigenous students from Vancouver Island, second from within BC and third within Canada. Preference will be given to Indigenous students from Vancouver Island. If none apply, then Indigenous students from across BC and then Canada will be considered. You will be asked to attend an awards ceremony. Financial need will be strongly taken into consideration.
Application process
Selection process
You can apply for more than one award using the Eyēʔ Sqȃ’lewen (IECC) awards application form for each application deadline date.
Please note: If the deadline occurs on a weekend, applications will be accepted until 4pm on the Monday.
Questions
Questions
Not sure how to apply for an award? Read through our guide to learn how to put together a great application package or contact indigenousadvising@camosun.ca.
