Released on April 23, 2004
Students who want to enter health professions will benefit today from bursary funding in exchange for a commitment to work in Saskatchewan. Health Minister John Nilson today announced more than 600 new and continuing bursaries."Keeping and attracting health professionals to Saskatchewan is a top priority of this government, and it is a priority we committed to in our Action Plan for Saskatchewan Health Care," Health Minister John Nilson said. "I believe that bursaries not only assist students who wish to begin or advance careers in health care, they also encourage graduates to make full use of their skills and education at home in our province, through a return-service commitment."
The provincial government is devoting $5 million this year to support bursary programs in the health field. More than 80 new bursaries will be offered to Saskatchewan students studying health sciences disciplines, including pharmacy; nuclear medicine; medical radiation and medical laboratory technology; combined laboratory and X-ray technology; cytology; medical resonance imaging technology; physical, occupational and respiratory therapy; prosthetic and orthotic technology; speech language pathology; audiology; public health inspection; clinical psychology; dietetics/nutrition; and ultrasonography.
More than 220 new bursaries will be targeted to Saskatchewan students studying to be registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses, primary care nurse practitioners, and those wishing to re-enter nursing. As well, a bursary will be offered to seven nurses in graduate studies who agree to teach at one of Saskatchewan's post-secondary educational institutions upon graduation.
In partnership with the Saskatchewan Medical Association, the government is offering more than 50 bursaries throughout the year to students and residents studying medicine. As well, the government is targeting 40 bursaries to students studying to be emergency medical technicians.
Students receiving these new bursaries will join more than 180 other students with ongoing, multi-year bursaries.
Bursaries are provided with a service commitment to work in the province's publicly funded health system.
Closing date for nursing and health sciences bursaries is May 14th. Students are encouraged to check the Saskatchewan Health Web site for application details on all bursaries.
Students interested in applying for the bursaries should contact (306) 787-7955, e-mail bursary@health.gov.sk.ca, or visit at health.gov.sk.ca
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