Mae’r fwrsariaeth yn cefnogi’r blaenoriaethau a nodwyd yn y Cynllun Gweithredu ar Drechu Tlodi, trwy gynnig cyfleoedd am yrfa yn y GIG i rai na fyddai, o bosibl, wedi gallu fforddio talu am eu hastudiaethau neu gostau cysylltiedig fel costau gofal plant. Mae’r cynllun hefyd yn galluogi unigolion i helpu i ddarparu’r gwasanaethau yn ystod eu hyfforddiant, sy’n golygu y gallant feithrin eu sgiliau a’u gwybodaeth wrth gynorthwyo cleifion ar adeg sy’n gallu bod yn anodd iddynt.
The bursary supports the priorities outlined in the Tackling Poverty Action Plan, by opening up a career within the NHS to those who might otherwise be unable to fund their studies or related expenses such as childcare. The scheme also enables individuals to assist with service provision during training, meaning they can build on their skills and knowledge in supporting patients during what can be their most vulnerable times.