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Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions
Scholarships for health and social services recruitment
Municipality of West Elgin
Municipality of Trent Hills
Town of Stouffville
Town of Mono
Town of Petrolia
Town of Tillsonburg
Township of Terrace Bay
Township of Stone Mills
Township of St. Joseph
Township of Southgate
Township of South Algonquin
Town of Saugeen Shores
City of Sarnia
Township of Ryerson
Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7)
Town of Renfrew
Town of Petawawa
Town of Penetanguishene
Municipality of Wawa
Township of Ramara
Township of North Dumfries
Discover Brantford
Digital Arts Resource Centre (DARC)
Township of Conmee
Town of Collingwood
City of Clarence-Rockland
CLSC Foundation (Thetford Region)
Last Update: April 26, 2026
Funding available
$ 15,000 - $ 30,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec
Overview
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 30,000 to support recruitment in remote regions of Quebec. It supports studies leading to selected health and social services jobs, including social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and related professions.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 30,000 $
- Minimum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Studies leading to selected health and social services professions and technical occupations.
- Training for roles needed in remote-region health and social services institutions.
Documents Needed
- Completed scholarship commitment form.
- Recent curriculum vitae.
- Letter of enrollment from the educational institution.
- Proof of full-time student status.
- Most recent official transcript and motivation letter.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students in health and social services training programs.
- Applicants preparing for selected professional and technical occupations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Nunavik
- Terres-Cries-de-la-Baie-James
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the responsible administrators in the selected health or social services institution.
- The application deadline is set by each participating institution.
- If awarded, the recipient signs an engagement to work for at least three years in the designated region.
- If the recipient does not meet the commitment, repayment may be required on a prorated basis.
Additional information
- The program may be combined with other MSSS scholarship programs, unless those also include remote-region engagement amounts.
- Engagement years tied to different scholarships are not cumulative.
- Applicants must notify the sponsoring institution of any address change within 30 days.
- Scholarship recipients must complete the program they were funded for and fulfill the required service commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions?
This program offers scholarships of up to CAD 30,000 to support recruitment in remote regions of Quebec. It supports studies leading to selected health and social services jobs, including social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, and related professions.
How much funding can be received?
Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions Funds up to $30,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions program?
To be eligible for the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions program, you must:
Canadian citizen or permanent resident living in Quebec.
Full-time student in a recognized program.
Program not offered in the target remote region.
What expenses are eligible under Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions?
Studies leading to selected health and social services professions and technical occupations.
Training for roles needed in remote-region health and social services institutions.
Who can I contact for more information about the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions?
You can contact Municipality of West Elgin.
Where is the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions available?
The Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions program is available Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Côte-Nord, Nord-du-Québec, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec.
Is the Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Scholarships to encourage recruitment of certain health and social services professionals and technicians in remote regions is a Grant and Funding