Andrea Lynn Thompson Paramedic Bursary

Andrea Lynn Thompson was an advanced air flight paramedic from Amherst, Nova Scotia who worked with EHS in Nova Scotia, and with Thunder Airlines in Ontario where she stayed until her untimely death. Andrea was loved, admired and respected for her knowledge, quest for learning, her ability to share that knowledge but mostly for her caring and loving ways. Andrea’s family were so humbled by the love and support that they received from her Paramedic families in Nova Scotia and Ontario that they chose to establish this bursary as a tangible way to help others – just as Andrea would have wanted.

Award value – $1000

Eligibility Criteria

The Andrea Lynn Thompson Paramedic Bursary is open to individuals who:

  • Are enrolled in a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) program at Medavie HealthEd
  • Have demonstrated outstanding leadership abilities and a commitment to excellence in all they do, including academic, extra-curricular and community service pursuits
  • Have demonstrated a strong personal commitment to community activities and be able to articulate a vision for what they would like to contribute in the future
  • Financial need and solid academic performance will also be taken into consideration

How to Apply

  • Download and follow the instructions on the Application Form (2024). 
  • Please note that winners MUST be able to attend the Fall graduation ceremony to collect their prize.

Please submit your entire application package via email to scholarships@medaviehealthed.com no later than midnight on May 31st, 2024 – winners will be notified shortly thereafter.

The bursary winner will be notified personally and their names will be announced on the Medavie HealthEd website. The award will be delivered upon verification of registration in the appropriate education program.


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