NEW-PP Scholarship Fund***

[Donna Rubenstein]

my take...This is exciting news and opportunity for all Patient/Caregiver Partners: Check it out
HEC (Healthcare Excellence) launched a Patient Partner Scholarship Fund for PPs to receive up to $1,250 to participate in a learning opportunity of your choice .
their email We know that patients, caregivers and community members offer insights that lead to better, more sustainable improvements in healthcare and health systems. As a member of the HEC Patient Partner Network, we’re committed to supporting you to contribute to your fullest potential and enhance your capacity in ways that are important to you.  
 
In 2025-26, we’re offering two rounds of scholarship opportunities to the HEC Patient Partner Network. In each round, we will be offering six (6) scholarships. You can apply to receive up to $1,250 in funding to participate in a course, workshop, conference or other learning opportunity that will enhance your unique skills and strengths as a patient partner.  
 
Learn more and apply: 
We are now accepting applications for the first round of scholarships (Summer 2025 Scholarship) for learning opportunities taking place between September 1 and December 31, 2025. 
• Click here to find out about eligibility, selection criteria and how to apply 
• Click hereto view the list of scholarship application questions 
• The deadline for applications is July 31, 2025 
• Click here to view a list of ideas for patient partner capacity development and ongoing learning    
 
For more information, please contact patientpartnership-partenariat@hec-esc.ca.

[Chris Johnston]

@Donna-Rubenstein This is such a phenomenal opportunity, I saw it in my feed yesterday and it really made my day! Thanks for posting Donna

[Joan Tu]

@Donna-Rubenstein This is great for patients to have financial support for learning opportunities. I would like to suggest adding the Story Center storytelling workshops to the list of ideas for patient partner development. AbSPOR follows the Story Center method. I am interested in taking at least one of the workshops myself when I have more time, perhaps next year.

https://www.storycenter.org/workshop/