Education Bursary Fund 2024/25

The British Columbia Chapter of the Canadian Hemophilia Society is pleased to offer an Education Bursary Fund for individuals with hemophilia/inherited bleeding disorder. The fund was established in 1995 and has been successfully utilized by many students.
As of July 1, 2023, this fund is capped at maximum $14,000/year.
If you are interested in applying for this bursary, please read the information below to determine whether you are eligible to apply. If so, please complete and mail the application form to the BC Chapter by the indicated deadline.

Application Deadline: Applications must be post marked by no later than June 30th, 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.

Step 1: Submit completed application form by the indicated deadline.

Step 2: Your application will be reviewed to determine whether you meet the eligibility criteria.

Step 3: If your application is accepted, you will be notified by email.

Step 4: You will need to submit your official receipts for the cost of your tuition by February 15th, 2025.

Step 5: The BC Chapter will mail a cheque to you for the eligible amount.

Camp I-VY

Held in Washington State each summer for children with hemophilia and their families.
The camp is both fun and educational, offering a variety of activities for kids and workshops for parents. For additional information about the camp and/or to obtain a registration form, please call Cheryl Brower at 1-800-552-0640.

Camp Zajac - 2025 under review

Available for children ages 7-17.
Duration: 4 days & 3 nights
Previous camp fee per child: $730

Medic Alert ID Fund

Youth Activity/Activity Fund

Patient Care Grant Fund

Travel to Clinic Fund

• TRIP:
  $0.68/km round trip in excess of 100 km each way up to
  Maximum $350/clinic visit to maximum 2 clinic visits ($700) per calendar year
  Reimbursable amount can be applied to alternate travel modes such as bus, airplane or ferry but cannot exceed the automobile reimbursement limitations.
• LODGING:
  $200 for one night only per clinic visit for commercial accommodation up to
  Maximum two clinic visits ($400) per calendar year
  *applicants must submit original receipt before receiving reimbursement
  
  

New Driver's Training

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:
1. Current member (or child of a member) of the CHS BC Chapter
2. Resident of BC
3. Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant
4. Diagnosed with Hemophilia
5. Registered with the BC Hemophilia Clinic
6. New driver that has never possessed a valid driver's licence either in BC or any other jurisdiction and
7. In possession of a current BC Lerner's (Class 7L) Driver's License

If you have applied for funding for the PCGF, Travel to Clinic, Medic Alert ID, Camp I-Vy, New Driver Training or Activity Funds, please take note of the reimbursement process outlined below:

1: You will need to submit your completed application form, eligible original receipts and supporting documents to the BC Chapter by no later than 31 days (post marked by Jan 31) following the end of the calendar year in which you incurred the claimed expense.

Exception: Camp and the Education Bursary Fund programs require applications & original receipts to be submitted by their specified deadline.

2: Your application, receipts and documents will be reviewed by the Board of Directors at their next scheduled Board Meeting to determine eligibility.

3: If your documents are approved, you will be mailed a cheque from the BC Chapter for the eligible amount.

4. We are not able to accept Applications that are electronically filled out . Please print out PDF and mail to BC Chapter.

Please note:

* The BC Chapter does not send periodic progress reports on the status of applications. However, applicants are welcome to contact the Chapter if an update is desired.

* The Board of Directors do not meet during the summer and winter holiday months and therefore, any applications for funding requests will be reviewed at the first scheduled meetings after the hiatus (September & January). If this delay presents a financial hardship for you, please contact the BC Chapter and all efforts will be made to hasten the process if possible.

For questions or additional information, contact the BC Chapter.

In order to be eligible for any Chapter Funding, applicants must be a member of the BC Hemophilia Society and provide a letter from family doctor or hematologist indicating specific bleeding disorder diagnosis.
When applying for funding, your membership application and one time verification of diagnosis letter must have been received and approved by the BC Chapter Directors prior to or along with your funding request application.

Please be aware that all chapter programs are subject to availability of funding. Applicants must meet all qualifying criteria in order to be eligible to receive funding. For additional details or questions, please refer to the BC Chapter Funding Application Form (see FORMS) or contact the BC Chapter.