Scholarships and Awards
Committed to those who are committed to health care.
Supporting People
In the fall of 2021, the Foundation established a new scholarships and awards program that directly supports the people in our community who have a special passion for and commitment to healthcare through their chosen profession. The call for applications takes place late fall and recipients are announced the following spring.
Click on the 'Details' sections below for information about eligibility criteria, the application process, submission deadlines for both and to apply.
Professional Development Awards
The Foundation is pleased to offer financial awards to help support continuing education and/or professional development opportunities, such as courses or seminars, for healthcare professionals working in the Leduc region. Two (2) awards of up to $500 each will be awarded annually to eligible applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
This award is open to health care workers who are pursuing continuing education and/or professional development opportunities in a healthcare field. Applicants must:
- Be a current, full or part-time employee of Alberta Health Services working at the Leduc Community Hospital or the local public health centres in Beaumont, Leduc or Thorsby.
- Be enrolled in a continuing education/professional development program, course or seminar that build skills and knowledge that can be applied in a health care setting in their chosen healthcare field.
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Complete their professional development/continuing education courses, seminars, etc. within the fiscal year (April 1 – March 31 annually) that the award is granted.
Application Process
Applications must include:
- Completed application form,
- A one-page essay (500 words) that details why continuing education/professional development is so important to them and their chosen health care profession,
- Resume,
- Confirmation of registration for a continuing education/professional development course or seminar,
- Declaration of other financial awards or scholarships already received for the course in this application.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is February 15 annually.
Additional Details
This award shall be used for course/registration fees; it cannot be used for expenses incurred to attend classes, courses or seminars (i.e., travel, mileage, parking, accommodations, meals, etc.).
Successful applicants will receive the award (up to $500) upon confirmation of completion of their program, course or seminar.
Healthcare Studies Scholarships
The Foundation is pleased to offer scholarships to students from the Leduc region who are pursuing post-secondary healthcare-related studies. Two (2) scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to eligible applicants.
Eligibility Criteria
This scholarship is open to Leduc region students who are enrolled in post-secondary healthcare related studies. Applicants must:
- Be a recent graduate of a senior high school in the City of Leduc, Leduc County, Beaumont or Thorsby.
- Be enrolled (have been accepted) in a full-time health care related program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Must be a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
- Must be in good academic standing.
Application Process
Applications must include:
- Completed application form,
- A one-page essay (500 words) that details why applicant is entering post-secondary healthcare related studies, including a statement of professional goals,
- Copy of high school transcripts,
- Official confirmation of registration in post-secondary health care studies,
- Resume, and
- Two (2) reference letters.
Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is January 31 annually.
This program would not be possible without the support of the generous donors and supporters of the Foundation, especially the Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc.