The Auxiliary grants two bursaries of $2,500 each to deserving students in healthcare fields to put toward their education. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR WINNERS!
2020 Bursary Winners
Alexandar “Sasha” Vukelich is a first year student in UVIC’s Nurse Practitioner Program.
Emma Van Wyk & “Theo” – Emma is in her third year at UVIC in the Biomedical Program
2019 Bursary Winners
Pictured is Ashley Ram, one of the 2019 Bursary Winners, along with Dr. Brendon Irvine, Medical Director of the Emergency Department, and Jean Van Wyk, President of the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary. Ashley is a 4th year student at UBC’s Faculty of Medicine.
Jocelyn Mackey was also the lucky winner this year. Jocelyn is a 2nd year Biomedical Engineering student at UVIC.
As Jocelyn was writing a final exam, her mom, Cindy Mackey, happily accepted the award on her behalf (shown here with Dr. Irvine).
2018 Bursary Winners
Pictured is Jaylene Sandhu, one of the 2018 recipients. Dr. Charlie Lamb, S.P.H. Chief of Staff and Bursary Chairperson, and Betty Ready who presented the bursaries at the Annual Christmas Lunch and awards presentation.
Sarah Kedves was awarded the second 2018 bursary. Congratulations!