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Conference Bursary
Support for nursing professional development costs
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Overview
This bursary helps members cover conference, continuing education, or training expenses related to nursing practice. It is payable after the event, once the required documentation is submitted.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Continuing education programs and events
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Budget details for eligible costs
- Brief personal statement on nursing practice relevance
- Proof of attendance or completion, if successful
- Receipts and proof of eligible expenses, if successful
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Members residing in the Bay St. George area
- Applicants participating in continuing education programs or events
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not current CRNNL registrants
- Applicants whose conference is not relevant to nursing practice
- Applicants who received a Trust Conference or Post Basic Specialty Course Bursary within the past 5 years
Eligible expenses
- Registration fees
- Travel costs
- Accommodation costs
- Other eligible costs listed in the application
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Social events, fun night, and banquet expenses
- Incidental expenses
- Meals
Eligible geographic areas
- Bay St. George area
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to meeting the criteria.
- Applications are reviewed for eligibility and available funding.
- Successful applicants receive a notification before submitting claim documentation.
- Payment is made after the event and after required documentation is submitted.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted before the deadline.
- Successful applicants must provide receipts and proof of attendance.
- The bursary may be adjusted if other funding is received.
- Applicants must notify the Trust if full funding is later received from another source.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Conference Bursary Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Conference Bursary. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Conference Bursary?
This bursary helps members cover conference, continuing education, or training expenses related to nursing practice. It is payable after the event, once the required documentation is submitted.
How much funding can be received?
Conference Bursary Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Conference Bursary program?
To be eligible for the Conference Bursary program, you must:
Bay St. George area member
Participating in continuing education
Only if no scholarship applicant
What expenses are eligible under Conference Bursary?
Continuing education programs and events
Who can I contact for more information about the Conference Bursary?
You can contact Newfoundland and Labrador Registered Nurses' Education and Research Trust by email at bursaries@museums.ca.
Where is the Conference Bursary available?
The Conference Bursary program is available the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Is the Conference Bursary a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Conference Bursary is a Grant and Funding