CCANS

Bursary Program

CCANS believes in the power of education and continuous learning to help continuing care professionals deliver quality care, adapt and succeed in a crisis situation, and strengthen morale. We offer two incentive programs — the CCANS Bursary Program and CCANS Regional Education Fund.

Falan Stone with Director of Care, Coleen Tattrie (left), and Administrator, Bill Boyle (right)

Melody Kordan with Director of Care, Coleen Tattrie (right)

We are pleased to announce the recipients of the Continuing Care Association of Nova Scotia’s $1,000 bursary! This award supports frontline staff in their pursuit of further education, helping them advance their careers in continuing care.

Falan Stone has been an RCA / CCA at Townsview Estates since September 2021. She is currently enrolled in the practical nursing program at NSCC, working toward her LPN license.

Rebekah Pelletier has been a dedicated CCA at Grand View Manor Continuing Care Community since 2012. In January 2025, she began the practical nursing program at NSCC, taking the next step in her continuing care career.

Melody Kordan joined Townsview Estates as an RCA / CCA in September 2024. She is currently enrolled in the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) program, working toward her CCA certification.

Congratulations to Falan, Rebekah, and Melody on this well-deserved recognition!

Bursary Program

CCANS offers three bursaries in the amount of $1000 each year to support those frontline staff who are furthering their education.

Application Timelines

  • Applications are now closed and will reopen in the fall of 2025
  • A committee of representatives from CCANS Board of Directors will review and determine the successful candidates in December 2025
  • Bursaries will be awarded in December 2025
  • Funds will be released in January 2026 with proof of enrolment

Criteria

  • Applicants must currently be employed or volunteering in the longterm care sector and seeking opportunity to further their education. Consideration will also be given to students involved in the co-op program.
  • Applicants must work in/be associated with a facility that belongs to the Continuing CareAssociation of NS and is in good standing.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a post-secondary program that has a program required by the continuing care sector. Examples include but are not limited to: CCA program, LPN program, RN program.
  • Consideration will also be given to other programs however the primary focus is for frontline care providers at this time. The applicant must have 100+ hours of work, volunteer or co-op experience in a continuing care setting, and must be planning to return to the continuing care sector following their graduation.

Supporting Materials

  • A resume with an attached cover letter (500-word max) detailing the qualities that make you a good candidate for the long-term care field and how you meet the above criteria.
  • A list of any other grant money or bursaries that you have received from other sources.
  • Proof of enrolment is required. Proof of acceptance at the time of application for courses in January is acceptable. If enrolment is in January, proof of enrolment will be required prior to the release of the bursary.
  • A letter of recommendation from a manager within the CCANS facility, signed by the facility’s administrator.

Please Note: As part of our bursary program, we typically take a photo of the recipient receiving their cheque, which we may share on our website, social media, and in our newsletter. While this is standard practice, participation in the photo is not mandatory to receive the bursary.