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Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary
Education funding for Squamish health staff
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 750
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
This bursary provides up to $750 every two years to support education for Squamish nurses and allied health staff. It funds conferences, seminars, and courses related to current roles or healthcare career development.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop team skills
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 750 $
Timeline
- Open Date : October 1, 2025
- Closing date : October 17, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conferences, seminars, and courses related to the applicant’s current job.
- Courses or degrees that expand healthcare-related qualifications.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Course details and description
- Signature of applicant
- Valid receipt and confirmation of attendance
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Squamish nurses
- Allied health staff at Squamish sites
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not work at Squamish sites
- Individuals without the required employment period
- Applicants seeking retroactive funding
Eligible expenses
- Conference, seminar, or course fees related to the applicant’s current role.
- Education costs for courses or degrees that expand healthcare qualifications.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Books and course materials
- Travel and accommodation
- Childcare and wages
- Taxes
Eligible geographic areas
- Squamish sites
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and course relevance by the manager and Devon Funk.
- Final approval is made by the Squamish Hospital Foundation board.
- Applicants are notified by email within about 5 to 6 weeks.
- Reimbursement is processed after course completion and submission of receipts and attendance confirmation.
Additional information
- Education bursaries are awarded twice a year, in spring and fall.
- Applications must be submitted through the applicant’s manager and Devon Funk.
- Approved recipients are expected to share what they learned with colleagues.
- Reimbursement is issued after completion and submission of receipts and attendance confirmation.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary. 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 Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary?
This bursary provides up to $750 every two years to support education for Squamish nurses and allied health staff. It funds conferences, seminars, and courses related to current roles or healthcare career development.
How much funding can be received?
Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary Funds up to $750 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was October 17, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary program, you must:
Squamish site employees
12 months of employment
Course must relate to current role
What expenses are eligible under Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary?
Conferences, seminars, and courses related to the applicant’s current job.
Courses or degrees that expand healthcare-related qualifications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary?
You can contact Squamish Hospital Foundation (SHF) by email at Devon.Funk@vch.ca.
Where is the Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary available?
The Squamish Hospital Foundation Education Bursary program is available the province of British Columbia.