Medicine Hat College's Pharmacy Technician program facility at the Co-op Mall. (Image Credit: Jett Schwaier/CHAT News)

By Jesse Gill

Student Funding

Medicine Hat Health Foundation providing financial boost to students pursuing health and community services

Feb 2, 2026 | 11:14 AM

The Medicine Hat Health Foundation (MHHF) is giving a financial boost to students pursuing an education in health and community services at Medicine Hat College (MHC).

The health foundation is doubling its support for students in the Yuill School of Health & Community Services.

Funds will be distributed through bursaries, with the awarded value per student, between $1,000 and $2,000, according to a news release from MHC.

The College states that the increased commitment from the MHHF allows for continued support to students in Health Care Aide, Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech Language Pathologist Assistant, Practical Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Paramedic programs, while also extending support for those enrolled in new programs, including the Addictions Counselling, Kinesiology, and Pharmacy Technician diplomas.

Dean of the Yuill School of Health & Community Services Jason Openo said that many students wouldn’t be able to complete their health programs without the generous support of the Medicine Hat Health Foundation.

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“Their support enables us to fulfill our mission to grow a vibrant future with learners and our region,” Openo said.

“For learners, the bursaries increase accessibility for financially challenged students who obtain credentials, fill in-demand occupations, and this partnership increases the likelihood that graduates will stay in our region.”

The bursaries will be available over the next five years, and students can apply through MHC’s annual scholarship and bursary application, which opens on March 1.

“We are honoured to be supporting tomorrow’s surgeons, physicians, nurses, paramedics, therapists, and healthcare professionals,” said MHHF executive director, Heather Bach.

“Many students from Medicine Hat College undertake their practicum studies at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. This partnership is creating brighter outcomes for everyone in Medicine Hat and the region.”