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Battlefords Union Hospital FoundationHealthcare ScholarshipImplementation Date: May, 2002Revised Date: January, 2022Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation is dedicated to the enhancement of patient care byacting as the main fundraising agency for BUH and Battlefords Region Home Care (BRHC). TheFoundation supports BUH and BRHC in its endeavors to recruit and retain qualified medical staff.Therefore, BUH Foundation is pleased to offer two scholarships valued at 500 (five hundred) each tostudents graduating from any of the three high schools in North Battleford, and who are intending onfurthering their education in the healthcare field. The high schools are: North BattlefordComprehensive High School, John Paul II Collegiate, and Sakewew High School. Once a graduatingstudent from one of the three high schools listed above has been selected no other applicants fromthat high school will be considered for that graduating year.BUH Foundation will be offering to high schools in communities surrounding The Battlefords, thatutilize BUH and BRHC services, two scholarships valued at 500 (five hundred) each to twograduating students. These communities are: Cando, Cut Knife, Edam, Glaslyn, Hafford, Lashburn,Maidstone, Maymont, Medstead, Neilburg, Paradise Hill, Spiritwood, St Walburg, Turtleford, Unity, orWilkie. Once a student from one of these high schools has been selected no other applicants fromthat high school will considered for that graduating year.Policy:The Foundation’s goal is to award applicants who intend to be employed at BUH & BRHC for at leastone (1) year of full-time work following the completion of their healthcare course, and will sign anagreement that they understand that this scholarship is intended to support students who are willingto work at BUH and BRHC. The students will not be held to this understanding if there is not aposition available at BUH or BRHC following their graduation.The student must attend the post secondary institution for the first term and be registered for the nextterm prior to the scholarship funds being released. The scholarship funds will be released to thestudent at the start of the second term upon receipt of Confirmation of Enrollment and payment madein full to the educational institution.If the student wishes to take one year off prior to entering the approved educational institution thefunds will be held for one (1) year upon receipt of a letter to BUH Foundation indicating theirintentions. The funds will be released to the student at the start of the second term upon receipt ofconfirmation of enrollment and payment made in full to the educational institution.In the case of a student being put on a waiting list before they can enter their chosen career path, theFoundation will hold over funding for 3 years. However, the Foundation will make it compulsory forthe student to provide the Foundation with an update within two months of their two year anniversaryof receiving the scholarship (graduation) to a maximum of four years providing recipient still intends topursue their medical career.
Criteria1. Must be a graduate of Grade XII (current class)2. Must have the intention to attend a government approved post secondary institutiongranting a certificate, diploma, or degree in a program related to practice in the health carefield.3. Must have the intention of being employed at BUH or BRHC for at least one (1) year fulltime, following completion of their healthcare course, and sign an agreement to that.For the purpose of the scholarship, programs in the health care field will include the followingcategories:-Registered Nursing diploma,degree or R.P.NLicensed Practical Nurse L.P.N.CCA (Certificate)PhysiotherapyDietitianCLXT (Combined Laboratory &X-ray Technician)-Medicine (M.D.)Occupational TherapyPharmacyPsychiatryPsychologyRespiratory Technician4. The Foundation relies heavily on volunteers and recognizes theirimportance. The number of community (not necessarily healthcare)volunteer hours donated by the student will also be considered.5. The scholarship will not necessarily be awarded to the student with thehighest marks.Suzanne Pruden-McIvor, ChairBUH Foundation Board of DirectorsDate: January 31st, 2022
Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) FoundationHealthcare ScholarshipApplication Form2021/22Application Deadline is Friday May 9, 2022BUH Foundation Board of Directors recognizes the level of commitment and support givento BUH and Battlefords Region Home Care (BRHC) through the support of BUHFoundation’s events, donations and fundraisers by the Battlefords and surroundingcommunities. The Foundation also supports BUH and BRHC in its endeavors to recruit andretain qualified staff.We are pleased to invite graduating seniors who are seeking a career inhealthcare to apply for a Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Scholarship.Two 500 scholarships will be awarded.To be considered a student must:1.2.3.4.5.Be a graduate of Grade 12 (current class)Intend to pursue studies in the healthcare fieldIntend to be employed at BUH or BRHC following completion of courseComplete all 5 sections in the application.E-mail, Mail or Deliver your scholarship package prior to deadline *seepage 3 for details.Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of applicant letter, application quality,community service, activities and letters of recommendation.For complete details of criteria and awarded scholarships please visit:www.buhfoundation.comSection 1: Applicant Personal InformationName: Date of Birth:High School: Town/CityHome Address: Cell Phone:Postal Code: Email Address
Section 2: Personal Letter from ApplicantPlease include a letter that outlines the following:1.2.3.4.School & extra-curricular activitiesCareer and Educational goalsPersonal Interest pertaining to healthcareCommunity Service** The BUH Foundation relies heavily on volunteers and recognizes their importance. Thenumber of community (not necessarily healthcare) volunteer hours donated by th estudent will also be considered.Section 3: Academic & Post-Secondary Include a copy of your Grade 12 academic transcriptInclude material that indicates you have been accepted to a postsecondary health courseSection 4: Letters of RecommendationPlease provide three letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors,volunteer leaders, or work supervisors who can describe your abilities andpotential to succeed as you pursue a career in healthcare.*One letter must be from a teacher under whom you have studied and two othersfrom the community (must not be relatives).Section 5: Review & SignaturePrior to submitting your application package, please ensure all sections 2:3:4:5:Applicant Personal InformationPersonal Letter from ApplicantAcademic & Post-Secondary materialLetters of RecommendationReview & Signature
Cont. Section 5: Review & Signature*Signature of Parent/Guardian required if under the age of 18.Signature of Parent/ GuardianSignature of ApplicantDateDateEmail, mail or deliver your Application package to the following:BUH Foundation Scholarship CommitteeBattlefords Union Hospital FoundationBox 1358th1092 107 Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 1Z1Email: leanne.ducommun@buhfoundation.caApplication packages must be received by Friday, May 9th, 2022.If you have questions, please contact:Leanne DucommunExecutive DirectorBUH FoundationDirect Ph. 306 446-6658 Office Ph. 306 446-6652Email: leanne.ducommun@buhfoundation.ca
granting a certificate, diploma, or degree in a program related to practice in the health care field. 3. Must have the intention of being employed at BUH or BRHC for at least one (1) year full-time, following completion of their healthcare course, and sign an agreement to that.
