SBHANA is committed to encouraging and empowering our community members. We offer two annual scholarships. The Dr. Peter Bowen Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. The Kailyn Sneath Memorial Scholarship is awarded to nursing students.
Dr. Peter Bowen Memorial Scholarship
The Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA) is committed to encouraging students with spina bifida and hydrocephalus to further their academic education through the establishment of two post-secondary scholarships each year to students who have spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must provide confirmation of Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus by a medical professional, be a Canadian citizen for at least two years, have a home address in Red Deer, the NWT, or north of Red Deer, and be accepted in a post secondary institution. Applicants must also be a current member of the SBHANA. Membership forms are available at www.sbhana.org.
APPLICATION: Applicants are required to submit a letter of reference from a previous teacher or administrator (applicants who have been out of high school one or more years may submit a letter from a recent employer or supervisor), an official Alberta Education or most recent post secondary transcript, and a letter from the candidate stating his or her eligibility, community involvement and plans for the future.
Application closes on July 31st and opens February 1st.
Kailyn Sneath Memorial Scholarship
Kailyn attended many events over the years with the SBHANA. Her mom, Monica Sneath quickly became deeply involved with the SBHANA as the Vice President on the board of directors for many years, planning numerous events and fundraising. Kailyn’s father Del and siblings, Zoe and Jay, were a huge part of SBHANA as well. Humour was important to Kailyn, and she often told jokes and wanted to make people laugh and would share the biggest smile when she heard their laughter. Kailyn had a kind heart and was very empathetic. She was a strong and beautiful person both inside and out.
Due to Kailyn’s complex medical needs, she required nursing level of care 24/7. Monica and her carefully chosen staff, provided that care for her. The decision to hire a nurse or nursing student was taken with great consideration. After all they would be in their family home daily and driving Kailyn on her many outings. These nurses may have been hired to assist with her medical needs, but they quickly made connections with Kailyn and became not just her nurse, but her friends.
To celebrate the nurses it is with great honour that the SBHANA and the Sneath Famiy announce the Kailyn Sneath Memorial Scholarship in memory of Kailyn Sneath. We welcome nurses in undergraduate, graduate, diploma, or certificate programs at publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta to apply.
Scholarship Details
Applicants must be enrolled in an approved nursing program (RN, NP, or LPN) within Alberta.
Value: One scholarship of $1,000 is awarded annually.
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must be enrolled in, or accepted to, an accredited nursing program at a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta and provide written confirmation of enrollment or acceptance
Be a Canadian citizen and a resident of Northern Alberta
Demonstrate volunteer involvement or employment with a local disability-related organization
Applicants must submit:
A letter of reference from a teacher, healthcare professional, or community leaderAn official Alberta Education transcript or most recent post-secondary transcript
A personal letter outlining eligibility, community involvement, and future goals.
Application closes July 31st and opens February 1st
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Anne Nitschke Dr Peter Bowen Memorial Scholarship Recipient 2023
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