This year, Connexions awarded $25,000 through the Health and Social Services Community Bursary Program to support three students in the completion of their studies in the field of health and social services.
Congratulations to Sifuni Kajiru (McGill School of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing – Integrated Nursing), Julien Prévost (University of Montreal, Masters in Advanced Pharmacotherapy), and Valerie Beaubrun (McGill School of Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing – Integrated Nursing). Left to right.
The aim of the bursary is to increase the number of bilingual health and social services professionals working in the Outaouais. As recipients of the Bursary, these students have demonstrated their involvement in the community and have agreed to pursue careers in the Outaouais for one year following graduation.
Since 2011, Connexions has awarded 30 bursaries totalling $183,750.00 to 30 bilingual students from the Outaouais enrolled in health care or social services studies. McGill University funds this initiative through a financial contribution from Health Canada.
Our next call for applications is in Spring 2021.
“Doing my program full-time and working enough to support myself would have been impossible. The Nursing program has a heavy course load, and working less is allowing me to obtain amazing grades, which will mean pursuing my Master’s in the future.” – Sifun
“This bursary allows me to focus on my studies without the stress that comes with financial burden. I am able to further enhance my nursing knowledge which in turn will benefit my community.” – Valerie
“During this master’s degree, I had to juggle classes, homework and exams, internships with patient care, writing and conducting a research protocol, etc. With the Bursary, I could fully concentrate on school without stressing about rent or grocery money, and I could even take extra time for myself to keep a balanced lifestyle.” – Julien
Looking for Career Information in the Health & Social Services Sector?
From the fast-paced environment of a hospital emergency room to focused research in a laboratory, or the personal care of the elderly to nursing, social work, speech therapy or psychology in an institutional setting- the list of careers is endless and finding specific information can be overwhelming!
Connexions is here to help! We have created a detailed Online Directory of information and resources specific to careers in health and social services. Here, you can explore different career options and employment opportunities, discover resources specific to students in grade 11 and up, and find detailed information about our Bursary Program.
We’ve even put together an informational video highlighting some of these online resources! Join Cait, Community Outreach Coordinator, and Nat, Communications Coordinator, as they offer a quick overview of what our non-profit has to offer to help you make an informed career choice.
