Exceptional healthcare in the North Peace depends on more than the facilities and equipment behind it. It depends on the dedicated people who care for patients, support families, educate colleagues, and keep our healthcare system moving forward. At the FSJ Hospital Foundation, we believe supporting those people means investing in their continued education and professional development.
Through the FSJ Hospital Foundation Education Fund, Northern Health Authority and facility staff can receive grants to pursue courses, workshops, and training opportunities that build job-related knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
Supporting Growth Across Our Healthcare System
Healthcare is constantly evolving, and continuing education gives healthcare professionals the opportunity to grow alongside it. Whether someone is advancing their nursing education, developing specialized clinical skills, pursuing leadership training, or expanding their ability to support patients in a specific area of care, education can have an impact far beyond the individual. For our grant recipients, this funding can help ease the financial pressures that come with continuing education while working and managing family responsibilities. More importantly, it supports their ability to bring new knowledge, skills, and expertise back into their workplaces and the community.
The 2026 recipients represent a diverse range of roles, career paths, and educational goals. From nurses working toward advanced credentials to healthcare professionals developing specialized skills, each recipient is investing in their future while continuing to contribute to healthcare in the North Peace.
The Impact Goes Beyond the Classroom
An Education Grant is an investment in more than a course or credential. It can help a healthcare professional develop the skills to provide more specialized care, support their colleagues, mentor new staff, or take on new responsibilities. As our recipients continue their education, they are also strengthening the healthcare system that serves our community.
This year’s recipients have shared how meaningful it is to receive support from their community and how the funding has helped them pursue their educational goals while continuing to work in healthcare. Their stories are a reminder that when we invest in healthcare professionals, we invest in the future of care in the North Peace.
Made Possible by Our Donors
The FSJ Hospital Foundation Education Grants are made possible through the generosity of Shell Canada – Groundbirch and donors who support the Fort St. John Hospital Foundation. Their contributions help make continuing education more accessible for the people who dedicate their careers to caring for our community. We are proud to support this year’s recipients and look forward to seeing how their education and professional development continue to benefit patients, colleagues, and families throughout the North Peace.
Want to learn more about the healthcare professionals receiving support this year? Read the full profiles of our 2026 Education Grant recipients and learn about their careers, educational goals, and the impact your support makes.