OpenFieldIndigenous Health Continuing Medical Education Bursary
Need- and merit-based bursary supporting physicians, nurses, and allied practitioners providing primary medical care in First Nations and Inuit communities across Manitoba and Nunavut.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Licensed healthcare professional actively serving in a remote or Indigenous community.
- English language proficiency
- Proficient English.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- 500-word personal statement describing community healthcare context.
- Recommendation letters
- One reference from a band council, community health director, or medical director.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $5,000 travel and registration bursary for accredited training conferences
- Application fee
- CAD $0
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $0
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Manitoba - CPD Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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