Diploma in Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) Provincial Sponsorship
Nova Scotia provincial bursary supporting certified continuing care assistant trainees completing accelerated healthcare diplomas with guaranteed clinical practicum placements.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- High school diploma (min 65% aggregate)
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Criminal record check, immunization record, personal essay
- Recommendation letters
- Two professional or academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full tuition waiver plus CAD $4,500 clinical practicum stipend
- Application fee
- CAD $100
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $14,200 total program fee (covered by provincial healthcare grant)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Oxford International Career Colleges - Halifax Campus documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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