Purpose of the Bursary
The Devon General Hospital Foundation Bursary Program was established by the Board to provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a full-time Registered Nursing or healthcare-related program. This bursary is intended to support goal-oriented and dedicated individuals who have demonstrated strong citizenship and community involvement.
Bursary Funding
Up to five (5) bursaries of $3,000.00 each may be awarded annually.
Eligibility Criteria and Terms
- Residency: Applicants must reside within the catchment area served by the Devon General Hospital.
- Program Acceptance: Applicants must be accepted into a recognized Registered Nursing or healthcare-related program. Applications are not limited by faculty or year of study—final discretion lies with the Devon General Hospital Foundation Bursary Committee.
- Reference letter: An up-to-date letter of reference from a teacher or education counselor must be included.
- Proof of Acceptance: A copy of the official letter of acceptance into their chosen program of study must be included.
Application Deadline: Completed application forms must be submitted prior to the deadline of September 30th each year.
Selection Process
A Bursary Committee will be appointed annually by the Devon General Hospital Foundation. The committee will consist of:
- Two (2) Foundation Board members
- One (1) representative from the Devon General Hospital
- One (1) community representative
The committee will review applications and make recommendations to the Board for final approval.
Bursary Application
Bursary Program enquiries - Noella Winterhalt email nwinterholt@devonhospitalfoundation.org
Select the Bursary Program Application link below to fill out the form.
Bursary Program Application
Bursary Presentation
Successful applicants will be contacted directly. Names and photographs of recipients may be shared publicly through various communication channels.
Bursary Award Recipients for 2025
Each year the caliber of submissions by our applicants just keeps getting stronger and stronger. A very rewarding part of being on the Bursaries Committee is making those phone calls to our winners. Our winners for 2025 are: