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The Accessible Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursary provides financial support to Red Deer Polytechnic students participating in practicum placements during the fall semester (September to December). This bursary is specifically designed to support students from under-represented communities who are enrolled in health, education, and childcare programs. The award recognizes the financial challenges students face during unpaid or low-paid practicum experiences and aims to increase accessibility to work-integrated learning opportunities. Students in practicum placements located 60 kilometers or more (round trip) from their residence may also apply for a travel subsidy. The bursary amount ranges from $500 to $1,500 depending on individual circumstances and travel requirements.

The Accessible Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursary supports Red Deer Polytechnic students undertaking practicum placements between September and December. This bursary is designed to reduce financial barriers for students from under-represented communities who are completing required work-integrated learning experiences in various health, education, and social service programs. The award ranges from $500 to $1,800 depending on individual circumstances. Students must identify as belonging to one or more under-represented communities including BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, mature students, newcomers to Canada, refugees, students with disabilities, female-identifying or non-binary persons studying STEM, those living in remote rural locations, or students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Additionally, students completing practicums located 60 kilometers or more (round trip) from their residence may apply for a travel subsidy component. The bursary is funded by CWIL Canada and aims to support accessibility and inclusion in work-integrated learning experiences.

The Accessible Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Bursary provides financial support to Red Deer Polytechnic students engaged in practicum placements between September and December. This bursary is designed to support students from under-represented communities who are enrolled in specific programs including Bachelor of Science Nursing, Practical Nurse Diploma, Health Care Aide Diploma, Social Work Diploma, Bachelor of Education, Early Learning and Childcare Certificate/Diploma, or Educational Assistant Programs. Eligible students must be Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents, or Refugees and identify as belonging to one or more under-represented communities including BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, Mature Students (30+), Newcomers to Canada (within the last 5 years), Students from Refugee Pathways, Students with disabilities, Female-identifying or non-binary persons studying STEM, those living in remote rural locations, or those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The award provides 228 awards of $300 each. Students in practicum placements located 60 kilometers or more round trip from their residence may also apply for an additional travel subsidy. Applications must be submitted online through the Red Deer Polytechnic scholarship portal, with deadlines dependent upon individual practicum dates.