PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund (the “Fund”) is a nationally registered charity established in memory of the late Chief Joe Mathias to support Chief Mathias’ vision of post-secondary education for all First Nations people. The Fund is an incorporated society under the BC Societies Act and directed by a Board. The purpose of the Fund’s Nursing Scholarship Program is to advance the education and development of students wishing to pursue a career in nursing, including students enrolled in:
The goal of the Fund’s Nursing Scholarship Program is to improve the health and well-being of First Nations communities in British Columbia. The Fund will assist with the costs of nursing school and wrap-around costs. All eligible applicants will be considered for a scholarship between $2,000-$10,000. The amount awarded per person will be decided by the Board on a case-by case basis. Please note that we’re considering a program for multi-year funding, and also for the provision of mentors to successful applicants. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS The Fund will grant nursing scholarships to people who:
Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate their commitment to positively impact on the health and well-being of First Nations communities in British Columbia. ELIGIBLE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION The scholarships will be provided to eligible recipients for post-secondary studies at a post-secondary educational institution that grants nursing degrees or diplomas, or has an established pathway program leading to a career in health. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Factors to be considered by the nursing selection committee and the Board in the selection of a candidate for a scholarship may include academic achievement, personal qualities and character, clinical experience, interest and participation in post-secondary educational institution and community affairs or volunteer activities. APPLICATIONS Applications will be reviewed each year by the nursing selection committee that will make recommendations to the Board. Scholarship Applications must conform with all requirements of the following application form. |
2026 BC First Nations Nursing Application
PURPOSE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP The Chief Joe Mathias British Columbia Aboriginal Scholarship Fund (the “Fund”) is a nationally registered charity established in memory of the late Chief Joe Mathias to support Chief Mathias’ vision of post-secondary education for all First Nations people. The Fund is an incorporated society under the BC Societies Act and directed by a Board. The purpose of the Fund’s Nursing Scholarship Program is to advance the education and development of students wishing to pursue a career in nursing, including students enrolled in:
The goal of the Fund’s Nursing Scholarship Program is to improve the health and well-being of First Nations communities in British Columbia. The Fund will assist with the costs of nursing school and wrap-around costs. All eligible applicants will be considered for a scholarship between $2,000-$10,000. The amount awarded per person will be decided by the Board on a case-by case basis. Please note that we’re considering a program for multi-year funding, and also for the provision of mentors to successful applicants. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS The Fund will grant nursing scholarships to people who:
Priority will be given to candidates who can demonstrate their commitment to positively impact on the health and well-being of First Nations communities in British Columbia. ELIGIBLE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION The scholarships will be provided to eligible recipients for post-secondary studies at a post-secondary educational institution that grants nursing degrees or diplomas, or has an established pathway program leading to a career in health. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Factors to be considered by the nursing selection committee and the Board in the selection of a candidate for a scholarship may include academic achievement, personal qualities and character, clinical experience, interest and participation in post-secondary educational institution and community affairs or volunteer activities. APPLICATIONS Applications will be reviewed each year by the nursing selection committee that will make recommendations to the Board. Scholarship Applications must conform with all requirements of the following application form. |