Various bursaries and incentive programs are available to a variety of health professionals

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Bursary Program for Difficult-to-Fill Health Professional Positions

The awarding of bursaries for difficult to fill Health Professional positions is based on vacancies that exist within each Regional Health Authority (RHA). Bursaries are available to students who sign a service agreement

Below is a list of eligible occupations.

Primary Occupations

Audiologist	Licensed Practical Nurse
Behaviour Management Specialist	Managers (clinical and non-clinical)
Cardiology Technologist	Medical Physicist
Cardiopulmonary Technologist	Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Cardiovascular Perfusion Technologist	Orthopaedic Technologist
Child Management Specialist	Orthoptist
Clinical Dietitian	Paramedic
Clinical Occupational Therapist	Pastoral Care Clinician
Clinical Pharmacist	Prosthetist-Orthotist
Clinical Physiotherapist	Radiation Therapist
Clinical Psychologist	Recreation/Development Special.
Laboratory/x-ray Technologist	Respiratory Therapist
Dentist	Social Worker
Diagnostic Imaging Technologist	Speech-Language Pathologist
Dosimetrist
Electroneurophysiology Technologist
Genetic Counselor
Laboratory Technologist	* Other Occupations may be considered*

Deadline: January 31st of each year or 3 months prior to graduation, whichever occurs first.

The bursaries are as follows:

Labrador: $10,000 bursary with an eighteen month service agreement

The rest of the Province, with the exception of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy in St. John’s: $10,000 bursary with a twenty-four month service agreement, or $5,000 with a twelve month service agreement. Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Bursaries in St. John's: $3,000 with a twelve month service agreement.

For more Information: Difficult to Fill Health Professional Bursary Policy ( .pdf)

Application for Difficult to Fill Health Professional Bursary: Application Form (PDF) Application Form (MSWord) (Regional Health Authorities only)

Application for Funding: Application Form (PDF) Application Form (MSWord) (Regional Health Authorities only)