Grande Prairie Regional Hospital

This fund supports educational needs related to medical students accepted or enrolled in a Canadian medical school, who also intend to pursue their career in rural northern Alberta (on or north of 54’ latitude). Granting consideration will be given to students whose educational training may include family medicine, general internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, anesthesia, or psychiatry. Each year, one or more scholarships may be awarded, totalling $10,000.

The board seeks individuals who meet the following criteria. The applicant must:

Fulfill an identified healthcare occupational need as outlined above

Be prepared to sign a one-year return for service agreement upon completion of the program

Be able to show financial need by providing a budget (form available with application)

Have attended high school in a community located on, about, or north of 54’ latitude within Alberta.

The application, cover letter, resume, two letters of reference, curriculum/course outline, and supporting documents (grades) which set out how the candidates meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30 to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.

As a doctor, you have the desire to enhance your skills and talents and specialize! The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation encourages you to pursue your education and training by applying for a Dr. Philip Sunohara Memorial Surgical Scholarship

Scholarships of up to $15,000 will be awarded by The Grande Prairie Regional Hospital Foundation to assist physicians in their pursuit of surgical specialist education and training. The committee will award these scholarships to physicians engaged in a specialist field, who upon completion of their training will practice within Alberta Health Services.

Applications will be prioritized based on the following fields of study:

• Orthopedics and orthopedic subspecialties,

• General Surgery,

• Other surgical fields in the areas listed below will be prioritized based on the region’s identified specialist needs. These areas include but are not limited to:

  • Urology

  • Ophthalmology

  • Gynecology

  • Plastics

  • Ear, Nose and Throat

  • General Practitioner Surgery

  • Anesthesia

  • General Practitioner Anesthesia

Bursary Criteria

• Fulfill an identified need within Alberta Health Services;

• Be prepared to sign a return for service agreement with Alberta Health Services for one year, if the region does not have a need for the applicant upon completion of their program, the return for service agreement may be waived;

• Demonstrate commitment and dedication to his/her work and education;

• Be a high performer;

• Show growth potential in the chosen specialty;

• Provide a detailed budget to identify financial needs;

Your application, cover letter, resume, 2 letters of reference, curriculum or course outline and any supporting documents (grades) detailing how you meet the above criteria must be submitted by April 30,  to the Foundation at info@gphospitalfoundation.ca.