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External Funding Opportunities 

RNFOO
NSWOC/SWAN

Herbert T. Baily Memorial Fund

Ontario
$2,000

Supporting Ontario nurses and practical nurses unable to work due to illness or injury. The fund helps those seeking re-training to return to nursing.

RNFOO
NSWOC/SWAN

Academic Awards

Ontario
$1,000-$3,000

RNFOO awards and scholarships are funded by individuals, estates, corporations, and RNAO Interest Groups.

WeRPN
SWAN

The Bridging Educational Grant in Nursing

Ontario
$5,000-$15,000

The BEGIN program provides tuition grants to PSWs and RPNs in bridging programs, helping them advance their nursing careers by removing financial barriers.

ARNET
NSWOC

Continuing Education Grants

Alberta
$2,500-$6,000

Grants provide partial funding for self-paid educational activities to improve nursing practice.

CNF
Other

Scholarship Program

Canada Wide
$750-$10,000

The Canadian Nurses Foundation awards merit-based scholarships from $750 to $10,000 for nursing students at the baccalaureate, master's, and Ph.D. levels.

RNFOO
NSWOC/SWAN

Nurses in Practice Awards

Ontario
up to $10,000

This new collection of awards, to be known as Nurses in Practice, will focus on nurses currently practicing. The application process for these awards will open in the Spring

WeRPN
NSWOC/SWAN

Nursing Education Iniative

Ontario
$1,500

The Nursing Education Initiative (NEI) provides grants of up to $1,500 per year to support nurses in continuing education and professional development.

RNFBC
NSWOC/SWAN

Various Bursaries

British Columbia
$1,000

Recipients chosen randomly among eligible applicants. Students are encouraged to apply each year, regardless of past applications or awards.

CNF
NSWOC/SWAN

Awards Program

Canada Wide
$1,000+

The Canadian Nurses Foundation reimburses up to the full cost of CNA specialty certification and renewal exams, provided they are completed within the application year.

Any Opportunities We Missed?

If you know of any other funding awards, scholarships, or opportunities within your province/territory or across Canada let us know!

Please email office@nswoc.com so we can help promote them

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