NNPBC-Westland Future Nurses Scholarship

Launched in 2025 through a partnership between NNPBC and Westland MyGroup Insurance, this scholarship supports full-time nursing students in eligible programs across British Columbia (BC), from entry-level studies through graduate degrees (including MN/MSN and PhD programs), with the aim of strengthening and advancing nursing practice in the province.

Full details are available on the NNPBC website.

You can also find this page through the site menu by navigating:
 Membership & Benefits → Awards and Recognition Programs → Future Nurses Scholarship

The application will open on May 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM Pacific Time and will close on June 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time.

Applicants must be enrolled full-time in, or accepted to, an accredited nursing undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate program at a recognized post-secondary institution in British Columbia (BC), or have a conditional offer of admission to such a program

Program dates must continue or commence no later than March 31, 2027.

See Appendix A: Recognized Programs for a complete list of recognized programs.

Applicants who meet all eligibility criteria may submit their application through the 2026 NNPBC-Westland Future Nurses Scholarship webpage using the online application form linked there by June 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. A complete application must include:

• Completed application form
• Response to the stream-specific prompt questions (written or audio/video format)
• Two (2) Letters of Reference
• A Proof of Registration or a Conditional Offer Letter from a recognized BC nursing education program

You can also find this page through the site menu by navigating:
 Membership & Benefits → Awards and Recognition Programs → Future Nurses Scholarship

• At least one (1) reference must come from a current or former educator or institutional representative (e.g., lecturer, program administrator, dean, faculty member)
• The second reference may come from educators or from individuals such as:
  • Employers or workplace supervisors
  • Extracurricular activity supervisors or coaches
  • Community involvement supervisors or coordinators
  • Co-op or placement coordinators
  • Preceptors
  • Practicing nurses in BC (LPN, RN, RPN, or NP)
• References cannot be provided by family members or individuals who can only speak to personal character without knowledge of academic, work, or nursing-related involvement
• If unsure about reference eligibility, contact scholarship@nnpbc.com

Proof of Registration must include:

• Name of the educational institution
• Name of the nursing program
• Date of registration
• Applicant’s full name confirming active full-time enrolment
• Program start or continuation date (no later than March 31, 2027)
• Institution address for fund disbursement

Conditional Offer Letter must include:

• Official institutional letterhead
• Date of the offer
• Applicant’s full name
• Name of the educational institution
• Name of the nursing program confirming full-time admission
• Program start or continuation date (no later than March 31, 2027)
• Institution address for fund disbursement

Applications must be submitted through the 2026 NNPBC-Westland Future Nurses Scholarship webpage using the online application form linked there. You will need to complete all required fields and upload all supporting documents directly within the form.

There are three (3) application streams based on your current stage of education:

High School: You are currently in high school and have been accepted to a nursing education program in BC

Undergraduate: You are currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing program (LPN, RN, or RPN) in BC

Graduate: You are enrolled in a graduate-level nursing program in BC, including NP programs or another graduate nursing program (MN/MSN, PhD)

Yes. You may respond to the scholarship prompt in written, audio, or video format. After completing your stream-specific prompt question, you will be asked whether you are submitting an audio or video response. If you select “Yes,” you will be directed to an upload section for your file. If you select “No,” you will proceed directly to the reference letter section.

Supporting documents such as reference letters and proof of registration must be submitted as PDF files. Audio submissions must be in .mp3 or .wav format, and video submissions must be in .mp4 or .avi format.

 
Please refer to the 2026 Scholarship Prompt Questions document for further information on the formatting.

This section asks applicants to disclose any use of artificial intelligence tools in preparing their application. It is for transparency purposes only, and applicants are expected to respond honestly.

The Accessibility section allows applicants to share any accommodation needs or provide feedback related to accessibility. This section is optional.

A selection committee appointed by NNPBC reviews all applications and selects one (1) scholarship recipient based on a holistic assessment of each application, including the clarity and insight of the applicant’s response, demonstrated leadership potential and initiative, and commitment to or interest in the nursing profession. All decisions are final, and individual feedback or reconsideration of outcomes is not provided.

The winner will be notified directly. All applicants will also be informed of the outcome of their application by August 17, 2026.

The full CA $5,000 funds will be disbursed directly by Westland MyGroup to the educational institution listed on the successful applicant’s application form.

If you’re having issue with the application form, please contact us at scholarship@nnpbc.com.

If you’re having issue with uploading files, please contact us at scholarship@nnpbc.com.

Microsoft Forms does not currently allow you to save your progress and return to the application later. We recommend preparing your written responses and gathering all required documents, such as reference letters and proof of registration, before starting the application.

Yes, please contact scholarship@nnpbc.com and we can confirm whether your application was successfully received.