Scholarships and Awards

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to Leduc region students who are enrolled in post-secondary healthcare related studies. Applicants must:

• Be a graduate of a senior high school in the City of Leduc, Beaumont, New Sarepta, Calmar or Thorsby.
• Be enrolled (have been accepted) in a full-time health care related program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
• Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
• Must be in good academic standing.

Application Process

Applications must include:

• The completed application form.
• A one-page essay (500 words) that details why applicant is entering post-secondary healthcare related studies, including a statement of professional goals and any evidence of volunteerism in your community.
• Copy of high school transcripts.
• Official confirmation of registration in post-secondary health care studies.
• A resume.
• Two (2) reference letters which also include why a healthcare career would be a good fit for the applicant.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is January 31 annually.

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Eligibility Criteria

This award is open to health care workers who are pursuing continuing education and/or professional development opportunities in a healthcare field. Applicants must:

• Be employed at a minimum of a 0.4 FTE, working at the Leduc Community Hospital or the Community Health Centres in Beaumont, Leduc or Thorsby.
• Be enrolled in a continuing education/professional development program, course or seminar that build skills and knowledge that can be applied in a health care setting in their chosen healthcare field.
• Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Complete their professional development/continuing education courses, seminars, etc. within the fiscal year (April 1 – March 31 annually) that the award is granted.

Application Process

Applications must include:

• Completed application form.
• A one-page essay (500 words) that details why continuing education/professional development is so important to them and their chosen health care profession.
• Resume.
• Confirmation of registration for a continuing education/professional development course or seminar.
• Declaration of other financial awards or scholarships already received for the course in this application.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is February 15 annually.

Additional Details

This award shall be used for course/registration fees; it cannot be used for expenses incurred to attend classes, courses or seminars (i.e., travel, mileage, parking, accommodations, meals, etc.). Successful applicants will receive the award (up to $500) upon confirmation of completion of their program, course or seminar.

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