Lloyd & Evelyn McNeil Nursing Scholarship

The Lloyd & Evelyn McNeil Nursing Scholarship, established by Evelyn McNeil, is made available annually through Red Deer Regional Health Foundation for an individual beginning or advancing his/her career in Nursing. Evelyn and her husband Lloyd were longtime supporters of the Foundation. Evelyn began her nursing career in 1949.

Each year, the Lloyd & Evelyn McNeil Nursing Scholarship will be awarded to up to six applicants pursuing a career in Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing, in the amount of $4,000 each. The successful recipient must have his/her permanent address within 100 kilometres of Red Deer. The scholarship may be withheld if a suitable candidate is not identified.

Eligibility

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Nursing program, Nurse Practitioner program, or Masters of Nursing.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have already successfully completed at least 25% of the program.
• Must have a demonstrated aptitude for excellence, professional ability, initiative, and/or leadership.
• Must provide official transcripts & confirmation of enrollment from the registrar.
• Must have demonstrated an outstanding aptitude and professional ability.
• Must have a permanent address within a 100km radius of Red Deer.
• The successful candidates must provide his/her social insurance number.