List of Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships for PSW’s

There are many awards, bursaries and scholarships offered by various organizations and colleges for students entering, enrolled or graduating from the Personal Support Worker Diploma programs.

Following is a list of all the awards. A brief description about each award follows the list. You can visit the website of the respective organization or college offering the award by clicking on its name.

Name	Type of Assistance	Value
Saint Elizabeth Foundation	Scholarship	$2000
Conestoga College
Ainsworth Family Fund Personal Support Worker Bursary - Entrance	Bursary	$500
Ainsworth Family Fund Personal Support Worker Bursary - Continuation	Bursary	$500
H.L.O. Health Services Inc. PSW Entrance Bursary	Bursary	$250
Centennial College	Scholarship	$1000
Fleming College
CECCAC Foundation Award	Award	2 each of $500
Gertrude E Scholfield Student Bursary	Bursary	$795
Institute for Healthy Aging Endowed Bursary	Bursary	9 each of $720
Maha and Murad Younis Student Bursary	Bursary	$680
Canadore College
Lakeland Long Term Care Spirit Award	Award
Algonquin College	Bursary
Niagara College
Jean and Norman Pett Personal Support Worker Scholarship	Scholarship	$1200
Luigi and Amalia Setacci Bursary	Bursary	2 each of $850
Georgian College	Award	$500

Saint Elizabeth

Personal Support Worker Professional Development Scholarship

Value: $2000

This is an annual scholarship offered by Saint Elizabeth, the Personal Support Network of Ontario (PSNO) and the Ontario Community Support Association.

This scholarship is offered to PSW’s working in Ontario who wish to undertake further professional development and leadership opportunities by taking courses that advance their skills.

Conestoga College

Conestoga College offers three types of bursaries for fresh entry and for those who are continuing their Personal Support Worker diploma.

Ainsworth Family Fund Personal Support Worker Bursary – Entrance

Value: $500

This is offered to students who are starting the PSW program at Conestoga college and are in need for financial assistance. Students must apply and present their case in the form of a letter.

Ainsworth Family Fund Personal Support Worker Bursary – Continuation

Value: $500

This is offered to students enrolled in the PSW program and have obtained more than 65% in all courses. A letter of recommendation from one of the faculty member must accompany the application.

H.L.O. Health Services Inc. PSW Entrance Bursary

Value: $250

This is offered to students enrolled in the PSW program and demonstrate financial need.

Centennial College

Personal Support Worker Scholarship

Value: $1000

This scholarship is offered to first year students enrolled in the PSW program. Community/Voluntary work experience is required to qualify for this bursary. More information can be obtained by calling financial aid at 416-289-5000 ext. 2457

Fleming College

CECCAC Foundation Award

Value: 2 awards of $500 each

Students enrolled in PSW program who have maintained a GPA of 2.7 or higher in the previous semester are eligible to apply for this award.

Gertrude E Scholfield Student Bursary

Value: $795

Awarded  to full time students of the Personal Support Worker Diploma program at the Peterborough campus.

Institute for Healthy Aging Endowed Bursary

Value: 9 bursaries of $720 each

Besides being open to several other streams, PSW’s are also eligible to apply for these bursaries.

Maha and Murad Younis Student Bursary

Value: $680

Besides many other streams, PSW’s are also eligible to apply for this bursary.

Canadore College

Lakeland Long Term Care Spirit Award

This award is given to a student enrolled in Practical Nursing or Personal Support Worker program at the Parry Sound campus.

Algonquin College

Besides being open to students of Recreation and Leisure Services and Social Service Worker program, Personal Support Worker students can also apply for this bursary.

Niagara College

Jean and Norman Pett Personal Support Worker Scholarship

Value: $1200

All students entering the PSW program at Niagara college are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Other requirements must be met as well. Preference is given to students who are from the Niagara falls region.

Luigi and Amalia Setacci Bursary

Value: 2 awards of $850 each

First year students of the PSW program who are permanent residents of the Niagara region are eligible to apply. Other requirements must be met as well.

Georgian College

Value: $500

This is awarded to a graduating student of the Personal Support Worker Diploma program at the Barrie campus. You must be nominated by the faculty for this award.

Loyalist College

James E. Marker Bursary

Value: 3 bursaries of $525

These bursaries are aimed at providing financial assistance to students enrolled in Personal Support Worker program who demonstrate a need for financial assistance.

 

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