OpenFieldUCN Northern Manitoba Health Sciences Bursary
Tuition and living stipend bursary supporting northern and Indigenous students enrolled in nursing, community health, and bioscience degrees.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 70% minimum average in Grade 12 Biology and Chemistry
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word statement on commitment to healthcare service in northern communities
- Recommendation letters
- Two character or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $6,000 per academic year plus clinical practicum travel allowance
- Application fee
- CAD $50 standard domestic / CAD $100 international
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $4,850/year (Canadian residents) or CAD $11,200/year (International)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University College of the North (UCN) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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