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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 any additional information,  please contact the RPNAO Education Trust Fund,  Brenda Mundy, Chair  by e-mail at bmundy@rpnao.org  with the subject 'RPNAO Education Trust Fund Bursary Program'

or contact the  RPNAO office at (905)602-4664 ext. 221 or 222.


Congratulations to the following students who have received the 2011 Education Trust Fund Bursary Award:

  • Laurie Anne Verville, St. Lawrence College
  • Janaki Kapoor, Seneca College
  • Melanie Heather Precious, Mohawk College
  • Courtney Alice Elizabeth McClelland, Fanshawe College
  • Louise Asselin, Canadore College
  • Natalie Dixon, Algonquin College