Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 10

Description Purpose and scope

The Bethany scholarships provide targeted financial support for students enrolled in post-secondary programs that prepare them for careers in care and health services. Each scholarship is designed to reduce financial barriers while encouraging professional growth and educational advancement in continuing care fields. The awards focus on practical, career-oriented programs rather than broad, unrelated disciplines.

Key takeaways:

• Scholarships support studies in care and health-related post-secondary programs.
• Aim to reduce financial barriers and promote professional growth.
• Focused on students pursuing careers in continuing care and health services.

Eligibility Who can apply

Applicants must be enrolled in one of the eligible program types: health care aide, nursing, health leadership, or allied health at a post-secondary institution. Eligible study must take place during the 2026/2027 academic year (between September 2026 and August 2027). Candidates must also demonstrate a clear commitment to a future career in care or health services.

Key takeaways:

• Eligible programs: health care aide, nursing, health leadership, allied health.
• Study period must be Sept 2026–Aug 2027.
• Demonstrated commitment to a career in care/health services is required.

Award

Value Amount and coverage

Each Bethany scholarship is valued at $2,000. The funds are intended to offset education-related costs for the 2026/2027 academic year and support continued learning and professional development. The award is paid to individual recipients; additional financial or in-kind support is not implied.

Key takeaways:

• Individual scholarship amount: $2,000.
• Applies to costs during the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Funds are awarded to individual recipients.

Selection

Process Committee and criteria

A selection committee comprised of Bethany Board members, members of the Bethany leadership team, and other appropriate representatives evaluates applications. Awards are granted based on scholastic excellence, clearly articulated career goals, and demonstrated contributions to continuing care. The committee applies these criteria consistently to identify applicants who show strong potential for impact in the health and care sectors.

Key takeaways:

• Selection by a committee including Board and leadership representatives.
• Main criteria: academic merit, career goals, contributions to continuing care.
• Committee uses consistent evaluation across applications.

Application

Process How to apply

Applications must be submitted online using the Bethany Care Foundation application form. Applicants are required to fully complete the online form and upload all required supporting documents at the time of submission. Incomplete applications or those missing any required documentation will not be considered.

Key takeaways:

• Application method: online via Bethany Care Foundation form.
• Must complete the form and upload all required documents.
• Incomplete or missing documentation disqualifies the application.

Required

Documents Mandatory attachments

Applicants must upload two signed reference letters—one academic and one personal, volunteer, or employment reference. A current Grade 12 or post-secondary transcript is required. Grade 12 students must also submit an acceptance letter from the post-secondary institution they will attend.

Key takeaways:

• Two signed reference letters: one academic, one personal/volunteer/employment.
• Current Grade 12 or post-secondary transcript required.
• Grade 12 applicants must provide an acceptance letter.

Application

Timeline Key dates and award announcement

The scholarships fund studies during the 2026/2027 academic year (Sept 2026–Aug 2027). Applicants will be notified of the committee’s decision in late August 2026. Awards are presented at a recognition event honoring the students’ achievements; details and exact dates will be communicated to successful applicants.

Key takeaways:

• Supported study period: Sept 2026–Aug 2027.
• Notification of decisions: late August 2026.
• Awards announced and presented at a recognition event.

History of the

Award Funding and supporters

Bethany scholarships are funded through donations to the Bethany Care Foundation. The Foundation’s donors underwrite the awards to promote workforce development in continuing care and to invest in future health care professionals. This donor-supported model ensures that scholarships align with Bethany’s mission to strengthen care services through education.

Key takeaways:

• Scholarships are funded by donors to the Bethany Care Foundation.
• Purpose aligns with workforce development in continuing care.
• Donor funding sustains the program and connects awards to Bethany’s mission.