Health Sciences Rural Practicum Bursary - Winter

The Health Sciences Rural Practicum Bursary - Winter is a financial need-based award provided by the Ken & Bettie Ditzler Endowment for students enrolled in health sciences programs at Red Deer Polytechnic. This bursary supports students who are placed in rural practica located at a distance of at least 200 km (round trip) from Red Deer Polytechnic. Eligible students must be enrolled in one of three programs: the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the Practical Nurse Diploma program, or the Occupational and Physical Therapist Assistant Diploma program. The award is designed to help offset the financial burden associated with completing rural clinical placements that require significant travel distances. The bursary amount varies and is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. Students are automatically considered for this award upon completion of their General Application through the Red Deer Polytechnic scholarship system. The deadline to apply is dependent upon individual practicum dates, and students should review specific deadlines on the institution's awards and scholarships webpage.