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Education Trust Fund

The Education Trust Fund of the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario continues to administer an Education Trust Fund bursary program. There will be four $750 bursaries awarded annually.

Students from both 1st and 2nd year are welcome to apply. The deadline is October, 31st of each year.

The following attachments must accompany the application:

1. Applicantʼs Essay of a minimum of 750 words or more of one of the following topics:

  • Legislation
  • Advocacy for RPNAO
  • Scope of Practice
  • Leadership

2. Letter from Nursing Faculty stating professionalism and performance of the student.

Applicants will be notified by November 30th, each year of the Trust Fundʼs decision.

For questions, please contact Olivia Vargas at RPNAO by phone at 905-602-4664 Ext 221 or by e-mail at ovargas@rpnao.org.

Congratulations to the following students who have received the 2009 Education Trust Fund Bursary Awards:

  • Heather Hauka, George Brown College
  • Carol Marie Jones, George Brown College
  • Christianna Pacey, George Brown College
  • Afrodita Markovska, Conestoga College
  • Gillian Toni, George Brown College
  • Michelle LaFontaine, Fanshawe College