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Bourses Joan Walker-Payette
Scholarships for internationally trained nurses
Funding available
$ 2,000
Deadline
July 18, 2026
Opened June 18, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program offers two annual scholarships of $2,000 each to internationally trained nurses seeking an OIIQ permit. It supports unpaid internship needs and recognizes courage, perseverance, and excellence.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Newcomers to Canada
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Support for unpaid internship needs of internationally trained nurses.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Internationally trained nurses.
Eligible expenses
- Support for needs related to an unpaid internship.
Selection criteria
- Courage.
- Perseverance.
- Excellence.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare the application
- The educational institution hosting the trainee prepares the nomination file.
- Step 2: Submit to the foundation
- The school submits the candidacy directly to the Foundation.
Additional information
- Two annual scholarships are offered.
- Each scholarship is valued at $2,000.
- Applications are submitted directly to the Foundation by the educational institutions hosting the trainees.
- The application period runs from June 18 to July 18, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette Program
What is the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette?
This program offers two annual scholarships of $2,000 each to internationally trained nurses seeking an OIIQ permit. It supports unpaid internship needs and recognizes courage, perseverance, and excellence.
How much funding can be received?
Bourses Joan Walker-Payette Funds up to $2,000 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was July 18, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette program?
To be eligible for the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette program, you must:
Internationally trained nurses.
In process of obtaining an OIIQ permit.
Undertaking an unpaid internship.
What expenses are eligible under Bourses Joan Walker-Payette?
Support for unpaid internship needs of internationally trained nurses.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette?
You can contact Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ).
Where is the Bourses Joan Walker-Payette available?
The Bourses Joan Walker-Payette program is available the province of Quebec.