Registered Nurses Foundation of BC Bursaries

The application program will be open from June 15, 2025 to September 16, 2025.

Bursary eligibility is based on the level of study and type of program in which you are enrolled. Some bursaries also have additional requirements based on the wishes of the donors that must be met in order to be eligible.

Submitting your application will AUTOMATICALLY enroll you in the general bursaries for which you qualify based on your level of study. The application form will also present you with a list of the additional bursaries that have specific requirements for which you can apply. To review bursaries available for your level of study, please visit the Bursaries page.

Please note! All RNFBC bursaries are drawn at random from applicants meeting the eligibility criteria who have provided the required documentation.

IMPORTANT: Please review the How to Apply and FAQ sections below to be aware of the documents needed to meet the bursary requirements.

A webinar was held for applicants that will answer many questions.

The ’save and continue’ feature within the application allows you to continue to edit your application within 30 days of starting, or until the closing date, whichever comes first. After you SUBMIT your application, it will no longer be available for edits.

How to Apply

Step 1

Register for a user account

REGISTER ONLINE

Step 2

You will also receive an email from RNFBC containing the activation link. You must click on the link in the email to finish the user account creation process. After activation, you may return to this page and click on the Applicant Dashboard In Step 3.

Contact us if you run into difficulties.

Step 3

Log in to the applicant dashboard.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Completed applications must be received BEFORE midnight, Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Application Process

Our standard award at the present time is $1,000. Applicants who meet the relevant criteria for any bursary are chosen at random, and each applicant has an equal chance of receiving an award.

Each year is treated on an individual basis, and we encourage you to apply every year you are enrolled in nursing studies, even if you have applied for and/or received a bursary in previous years.

You may apply for all bursaries for which you are eligible. However, please note that applicants cannot receive more than one bursary.

General Eligibility

Applicants must:

1. Be residents of British Columbia.
2. Be Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
3. Include any specific documentation that proves eligibility based on the requirements listed.
4. Provide documentation that confirms continuing enrolment or graduation in the current calendar year. Applicants selected to receive bursaries will be notified by email and will then be required to provide proof of current enrolment (i.e. in the Fall term) or graduation within the calendar year.

Nursing Definition

For the purposes of the bursary application process, “nurse” is defined as:

• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
• Nurse Practitioners (NP)
• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Registered Psychiatric Nurses (RPN)