How to Apply

The 2009/2010 de Souza Fellowship call for applications is now closed. The 2010-2011 call for application will be announced in fall 2010.

Eligibility

A candidate must:

Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident who resides in Ontario;
Be a Registered Nurse in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and intending to practice in Ontario following completion of the program;
Be enrolled continuously, from December 2009 to December 2010, in an accredited university graduate program in any health, social science or education-related field;
Currently practice, or have plans to work in academia or research within the field of oncology nursing or palliative care;
NOT have received, or be going to receive, graduate bursary, scholarship or fellowship support in excess of $10,000 in total from any other funding sources during the fellowship funding period;
NOT have received a de Souza Fellowship for the same graduate degree in the past - renewal will not be considered for the 2009-10 fellowship program.

To complete your application, the following documents will be required:

Application form
Copy of the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Registration
Proof of enrolment and letter of acceptance by an accredited university (must be an unopened original from the issuing institution)
Original official transcripts (must be an unopened original from the issuing institution):
- Transcript from the latest academic year for currently enrolled graduate students.
- Transcript from the latest degree for newly accepted graduate students.
An updated Curriculum Vitae (three pages maximum)

Education;
Awards recieved;
Employment (Please highlight Oncology or Palliative Care related clinical experiences and names of the employer);
Experiences in research and/or teaching.

A two-page letter for Master’s level applicant on their educational plan in clinical, educational and / or administrative stream and how this award will help to advance the applicant’s commitment to Oncology or Palliative Care upon graduation.
A three-page letter for PhD applicants on the proposed research plan and its potential contribution to Oncology or Palliative Care, and a brief statement on career plans in research, education or clinical leadership within field of Oncology or Palliative Care.

For de Souza Fellowship related enquiries, please email fellowship@desouzanurse.ca

How to Apply