Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship, offered by Canada Health Infoway, is designed to support clinical students pursuing education or certifications in digital health fields in Canada. The program offers up to $3,000 per student. Eligible program topics can include interoperability, electronic health records, AI in healthcare, health informatics, health data analytics, and other areas that support the goals outlined in Infoway’s Shared Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap.
The purpose of the scholarship is to support and empower students pursuing education in digital health, interoperability, and Connected Care. By providing financial assistance, the scholarship aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of future healthcare professionals, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of interoperable digital health solutions that contribute to the advancement of Canada’s healthcare system.
The scholarship provides up to $3,000 to help support the cost of eligible Canadian digital health educational programs, including certificates, diplomas, or degrees, that begin no later than January 2026.
To be eligible, applicants must be fall into one of the following categories:
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- Currently enrolled in a clinical training program from an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada;
- Recently graduated from a clinical training program within the last five years (ie. 2020 or later) from an accredited post-secondary institution in Canada; or
- Currently enrolled in a clinical residency program, fellowship or clinical placement in Canada.
No. The Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship is intended to support early-career professionals and students who are building their digital health and interoperability expertise within Canada.
As such, funding is only available for educational programs offered by accredited Canadian institutions. Applicants pursuing digital health programs outside of Canada are not eligible.
As such, funding is only available for educational programs offered by accredited Canadian institutions. Applicants pursuing digital health programs outside of Canada are not eligible.
The Scholarship supports a wide range of Canadian digital-health focused programs, including short online courses, advanced certifications, and degree programs delivered in-person, virtually, or through a hybrid format. Programs may be pursued on either a part-time or full-time basis.
Eligible programs should focus on the integration of technology within the healthcare sector. Areas of study may include:
Eligible programs should focus on the integration of technology within the healthcare sector. Areas of study may include:
- Interoperability/Connected Care;
- Electronic health records, health information systems, health data management;
- Digital health innovation;
- Healthcare data analytics;
- Digital health policy;
- AI in healthcare;
- Health data, terminology or exchange standards.
The scholarship can be used for digital health education-related expenses, including tuition, course materials, and other educational expenses that support participating in the program. It cannot be used for personal living expenses.
Eligible students can apply by completing the Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship application form. Applications are open from Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to Tuesday, September 23, 2025, and should be submitted via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Please include the following in your email:
Please include the following in your email:
- Subject line: [First Name Last Name] Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship
- Attachments: Completed application form and your resume
Applications will be reviewed by an evaluation committee. Each application will be carefully assessed based on alignment with the program requirements, including leadership potential, academic excellence, and a commitment to advancing healthcare innovation. To support equity, inclusion and diversity, the evaluation committee will also consider a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in the selection process.
This approach aligns with the scholarship's mission to enhance the skills and knowledge of future healthcare professionals, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of interoperable digital health solutions that contribute to the advancement of Canada’s healthcare system.
This approach aligns with the scholarship's mission to enhance the skills and knowledge of future healthcare professionals, fostering innovation and accelerating the adoption of interoperable digital health solutions that contribute to the advancement of Canada’s healthcare system.
Students will be required to submit a paper outlining their program learnings and will be asked to participate in communication and marketing initiatives. More details on these requirements will be provided after the scholarship is awarded.
We prioritize applicants who focus on interoperability and Connected Care content with special consideration toward programs focused on AI in healthcare. However, all applicants with a strong digital health focus are encouraged to apply.
No, the scholarship is only available to Canadian students who are currently enrolled in, or have recently graduated (within the past five years) from a clinical training program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. It is also open to those currently participating in a clinical residency, fellowship, or clinical placement within Canada.
Canadian or international students studying or training outside of Canada are not eligible.
Canadian or international students studying or training outside of Canada are not eligible.
No, the scholarship is meant to cover tuition, course materials, and other educational expenses that support participating in the program. It cannot be used for personal living expenses.
No, you cannot apply if you have received funding from another scholarship for the same program or course.
Yes, a resume should be submitted along with your application form. Your resume should outline your educational and/or professional experience. A cover letter is not required.
There is no minimum GPA requirement.
No prior experience is necessary, but it is beneficial. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who demonstrate a genuine interest in the field and a desire to learn.
No. There is no interview process.
No. To be eligible for funding, applicants must be currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a digital health-related program that is commencing by January 2026 at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. Proof of enrollment is required.
No. To be eligible for funding, programs must begin by January 2026. There are no exceptional circumstances.