Bursary Application

GEM's Next in Care — Bursary Application

Which Stream Describes You?

Required — determines which questions apply to you

Stream A

GEM Staff Member

I am a current full-time GEM staff member pursuing further education in healthcare, nursing, or caregiving to advance my own care career.

Stream B

Child of a GEM Staff Member

I am the child (including legal dependent) of a full-time GEM staff member entering or planning to enter nursing, caregiving, or a related healthcare field.

★ Both streams are equally valued — there is no preference given to one over the other.

About You

Your contact information

Legal First Name *

Legal Last Name *

Preferred Name Optional Used in recognition communications if you consent separately.

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Preferred Contact Method *

Email Phone Either

Mailing Address Optional

Your Connection to GEM

Complete the section for your selected stream

Stream A — GEM Staff Member

GEM Facility Where You Work *

Current Role / Position *

Employment Type *

Full-Time Part-Time Casual

Length of Service with GEM * Total time worked at GEM in any capacity.

⚠ Eligibility note: This bursary is intended for full-time GEM staff. If you are currently part-time or casual, please contact Nextincare@gemhc.com before applying to confirm your eligibility.

Stream B — Child of a Full-Time GEM Staff Member

Your Relationship to the GEM Employee *

Child (biological or adopted) Legal dependent Other

GEM Employee's Full Name *

GEM Employee's Current Role *

GEM Facility Where Parent/Guardian Works *

Parent/Guardian Employment Type *

Full-Time Part-Time Casual

⚠ Eligibility note: Your parent or guardian must be a full-time GEM employee at the time of application. Only one application per family per award cycle will be reviewed.

☝ Please select your stream in Section 1 to see the relevant questions here.

Your Education Plan

Details about the program you are pursuing or planning to enter

Name of Education Program *

School or Institution *

Credential You Will Earn *

Program Start Date *

Expected Completion Date *

Program Length *

Study Status *

Full-time student Part-time student Not yet enrolled — conditional acceptance Not yet enrolled — planning to apply

Enrollment Status *

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Proof of Enrollment or Acceptance
Please email your proof of enrollment or acceptance letter separately to nextincare@gemhc.com
Include your full name in the subject line.
Example: "Jane Smith — Proof of Enrollment"

Do you intend to work in healthcare or long-term care after completing this program? *

Yes — I intend to work in long-term care, healthcare, or a related field Likely — this is the direction I am heading Unsure — I am still exploring options within healthcare

Funding Request

How would this bursary support your education?

ℹ This section is not a financial hardship assessment. We simply want to understand how the bursary would be used and what it would make possible for you.

Amount Requested * If requesting two years, enter the amount for year one.

Funding Duration *

One year only Two years (subject to renewal review)

Estimated Annual Tuition Optional

Books and Supplies Optional

Other Education Costs Optional

Other Financial Support You Have Received Optional

How would this bursary help you move forward in your education? *

Suggested: 100–200 words

Narrative Questions

Reviewed and scored by the selection committee

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Before you write:

Answer in your own words — there is no single "correct" type of answer.
Do not include names of residents, patients, or clients — refer to them generally.
Do not include confidential workplace details, medical information, or information about other staff.
Sensitive personal details (immigration status, medical history) are not required and are not scored.
Strong answers are honest, clear, and specific to your own experience and goals.

Question 1 of 6

Describe the healthcare education or training you are pursuing and how it connects to your current or intended work in care.

Tell us about the program, what it involves, and why this particular path is the right next step for you.

150–300 words

Question 2 of 6

Why does this next step in your care career matter to you?

What draws you to this education and this field? What made you decide to pursue it now?

150–300 words

Question 3 of 6

What have you learned from your current role in care that has shaped how you think about this education?

What has working in care taught you that you carry with you as you pursue this next step?

150–250 words

Question 1 of 6

Describe the healthcare education or program you are planning to pursue.

Tell us about the field you are entering, the program, and why this path is the right fit for you.

150–300 words

Question 2 of 6

What draws you to a career in healthcare or long-term care?

What motivates you to pursue this field? Has your family's connection to GEM influenced your path?

150–300 words

Question 3 of 6

What kind of care professional do you hope to become?

Describe the role you are working toward and the values you want to bring to your work.

150–250 words

☝ Please select your stream in Section 1 to see the narrative questions for your application.

Questions? Email Nextincare@gemhc.com

Bursary Application

Thank You!

GEM HEALTH CARE GROUP

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