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AAG Bursary for Care Worker 2024

Caring for older adults, in a diversity of settings, is an increasingly large part of health and human service provision in Alberta. This education bursary is to support an individual currently enrolled in a Health Care Aide program.

Eligibility:

  • Currently enrolled in or accepted to a licensed Health Care Aide certificate program in Alberta

Guidelines:

  • Applications will be accepted within the general scholarship call of the AAG.
  • Awards are presented at the discretion of the AAG Board and available funds.
Please work with your Instructor/Program Leader or Manager to complete the Application. Have your instructor/program lead or manager email one copy of your entire application no later than mid-April to:  info@albertaaging.ca.

Deadline: Should be submitted by mid-April

Download |Nomination Form

The decision will be made by the Awards and Scholarship Committee, who makes the recommendation to the Board.

Recognition

  • Maximum award is $1,000.00.
  • The Bursary Recipient will be announced at the AGM in June and published on AAG’s News and Views and Website

HEALTH CARE AIDE STUDENT BURSARY—2024 RECIPIENT

Christine Fearon --Bow Valley College

My practical experiences as a healthcare aide have had a profoundly positive impact on the well-being of older individuals. Engaging with them daily has provided me with invaluable insights into their unique needs and challenges. By establishing meaningful connections, I have witnessed firsthand how companionship and empathy can uplift their spirits and enhance their quality of life. Through compassionate care and empathetic listening, I have fostered a sense of belonging and purpose, empowering them to navigate the challenges of aging with dignity and support. The satisfaction derived from making a meaningful difference in their lives has been deeply rewarding and has ignited a passion within me to pursue further education in this field.

This scholarship will provide me with the necessary financial support to continue my studies as an HCA student, allowing me to deepen my knowledge and skills, and ultimately contribute more effectively to the well-being of older people. By investing in my education, you are investing in my future but also in the future of countless older individuals who deserve the best possible care and support. I am eternally grateful for this scholarship, which grants me the privilege of continuing my journey of making a difference in the lives of older people thank you.