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Applications for the 2024-2025 HSP Professional Development Fund are now open.
Working in partnership with the government of British Columbia, the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association provides funding to support professional development for members covered by the collective agreement. The funding, first announced in June 2022 and provided by the BC Ministry of Health, allows members to pursue further specialization of skills in key professions.
Tuition fees, registration fees, the cost of required books/materials, and other reasonable education/training-related expenses are considered, to a maximum of $2,000. Please note that funds are limited, and PEA may not approve all costs requested. A maximum of $500 of the $2,000 cap can be used for travel and travel can only be within Canada.
The HSP Professional Development Fund is administered by the PEA. All provisions of the HSP Collective Agreement continue to apply, including the leave provisions. Some of the eligibility guidelines include:
How to Apply
We anticipate that, due to the volume of applications received, it may take several weeks to process your application. We thank you in advance for your patience
Please review the FAQ for more details.
The Bursary Program is taking applications until June 15, 2025.
The HSP chapter is offering four $500 bursaries for 2024. These bursaries are available to PEA HSP family members. Apply by June 5 through the following form:
https://forms.gle/ocANsRzbMFmeN7Hc7
The Health Science Professionals (HSP) chapter may, as funding permits, offer annual Chapter bursaries. These bursaries shall be available to PEA HSP immediate family members (spouse or children) subject to the following terms:
Following the negotiation of the 2022–2025 collective agreement, the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association (HSPBA)—which includes HSA, BCGEU, CUPE, HEU, and PEA—secured a $14.6 million fund to help members cover regulatory and professional association fees. From this fund the PEA received a one-time allocation based on our membership size. Over the last two years, this funding has been available to members for reimbursement of professional fees. The funding is now fully allocated, and we are not able to offer reimbursement of professional fees for 2025.
We recognize that many of our members face some of the highest regulatory and professional licensing fees in the sector and understand the financial strain that this can bring. Covering your professional fees is essential for maintaining your professional standing but is also a significant financial burden.
That’s why one of the key proposals we’ve brought forward in this round of bargaining is focused on the Employer fully covering professional licensing fees. We believe this is a necessary and fair step to ensure that all members can continue their work without undue financial hardship.