Health Officers Council Of BC Bursaries 2025 for Master

Eligibility Criteria

The Isabel Loucks Foster Public Health Bursary Fund

• Full-time students engaged in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, physicians, etc.).
• Persons must be ordinarily resident in B.C
• Persons must have demonstrated excellence in performance and leadership ability
• Studies may be undertaken at any suitable educational institution either within or outside British Columbia

The British Columbia (B.C.) Associated Boards of Health Dr. Ken Benson Memorial Bursary

• Full-time students engaged in post-graduate study in a field of Public/Community Health Practice within an applicable discipline (e.g. nurses, nutritionists, environmental health officers, etc.).
• Physicians are not eligible for this bursary.
• Strong preference will be given to individuals who are resident and practicing in B.C.
• Preference will be given to those candidates who demonstrate a commitment to remain in B.C.
• Preference will be given to candidates who commit to live and practice in rural areas of B.C.
• Studies may be undertaken at any post-secondary institution in B.C.
• Consideration will be given to candidates who wish to study out-of-province or out-of-country

Offered Benefits

Awards in amounts up to $5,000 are available.

Application Process

Required Documents:

• Completed application form.
• Curriculum Vitae (resumé), maximum 3 pages.
• Proof of enrollment and satisfactory standing in a course of study or acceptance into a course of study.
• Maximum two reference letters, one of which should be from a more senior person in your current employment.
• Letter from yourself to support the application, limit 250 words. Information should include:
  • How this educational experience will enhance your future goals and plans in community/public health.
  • How you have demonstrated excellence in performance and shown leadership ability in your profession/vocation.
  • What do you think are the most important public health issues or challenges in your area?
  • Other relevant information that you think the review committee should know about you in making their decision

• Download the application form
• Submit the complete application form to Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, Chair, Health Officers Council of BC, c/o

For more details, visit  Health Officers Council Of BC Scholarship webpage