The Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship is an initiative from the Infoway Centre for Clinical Innovation in Digital Health (CIDH), which supports national efforts to accelerate the adoption of healthcare interoperability.
This scholarship offers up to $3,000 per student to help clinical learners offset the costs of enrolling in digital health educational programs at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. Eligible programs may cover a range of topics, including interoperability, terminology and data exchange standards, electronic health records and health information systems, AI in healthcare, digital health innovation, healthcare data analytics, digital health policy and other areas that support the goals outlined in Infoway’s Shared Pan-Canadian Interoperability Roadmap (Roadmap).
“This program is about preparing the next generation of clinical learners to drive real change,” said Krista Balenko, Vice President of Enablement and Operations at Canada Health Infoway. “By investing in future health care professionals trained right here in Canada, we’re not only addressing today’s frontline needs, but also laying the foundation for a more connected, sustainable, and patient-centered health system.”
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in or have graduated within the past five years from a clinical program at an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution. The scholarship is also open to those currently participating in a clinical residency, fellowship, or clinical placement within Canada. Eligible clinical learners interested in applying for the Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship can visit here to learn more and submit their application. Applications will be accepted now until September 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. E.T. Successful recipients will be notified in November.
Aligned with Infoway’s Roadmap, the Connected Care Clinical Student Scholarship is part of a broader initiative from the CIDH to ensure digital health solutions are designed to meet the needs of frontline healthcare providers, ultimately improving patient care and strengthening the resilience of Canada’s healthcare system for years to come. By empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to drive interoperability and innovation, this scholarship supports their educational journey while playing a vital role in advancing Connected Care and cultivating the next generation of healthcare leaders in Canada.
To learn more about the Centre for Clinical Innovation in Digital Health (CIDH) and view the 2024-2025 CIDH Annual Report, visit here. For more information on this year’s initiatives and future opportunities, visit here.
About Canada Health Infoway
At Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) we believe a more connected and collaborative system is a healthier system, and one that leads to better health outcomes for all Canadians. By leveraging digital technologies and innovations, we’re working with governments, healthcare organizations, clinicians, and patients to advance connected care across the country. This improves care coordination, empowers patients to have a more active role in managing their health, and equips care providers with information and insights to support better care both at the point of care and throughout their patients' health journey. Most importantly, it modernizes our health care system towards a future with patient-centered care at its heart.
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