Parkinson Society British Columbia (PSBC) is pleased to announce the launch of the Continuing Education Scholarship Program for Exercise Instructors & Healthcare Professionals who wish to pursue a career involving Parkinson's disease (PD). This scholarship was established to assist people who have a passion for helping the Parkinson's community gain important skill sets that will benefit British Columbians living with the disease.
Three $500 Scholarships will be made available throughout the calendar year. Deadlines for the scholarship program are:
- May 31st, 2017
- Sept 31st, 2017
- Dec 31st, 2017
The Scholarship Program is funded solely by Parkinson Society British Columbia and will be awarded with great discretion. Scholarships are awarded upon successful course completion.
More information is available here. To submit an application or to learn more, you may also contact Stacey Dawes, Information and Programs Manager, at sdawes@parkinson.bc.ca or 1.800.668.3330.