Multiple Nursing Bursaries (Continuing Education Bursaries)

• Official letter from the school of nursing confirming current enrolment and full-time or part-time status
• Official transcript of grades from the current program
• One academic reference from a faculty member from the current program
• Proof of attendance or completion, such as certificates of attendance, a letter from a manager or supervisor, or CNA documentation

Who is eligible?

• Registered Nurses
• Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners, for the Conference Bursary and CNA Certification Bursary
• Current CRNNL registrants in any practice setting or employment position
• Registered Nurses in staff or clinical educator roles with one of the Regional Health Authorities

Who is not eligible

• Prior recipients of the Bay St. George Chapter Scholarship may not reapply
• Applicants who have received a Trust Conference or Post Basic Course Bursary within the past 5 years are not eligible for the Conference Bursary
• Applicants who have received a Trust CNA Certification Bursary in the past five years are not eligible for that bursary
• Applicants who have received the Health Educators Bursary in the past 5 years are not eligible for that bursary

Eligible expenses

• Self-paid (out of pocket) continuing education costs

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Academic programs such as BN and MN are not eligible for the Health Educators Bursary

Eligible geographic areas

• South Western area of the province starting at Long Point in the District of Port Au Port, east to Gallants and Bay St. George Districts

• Applications are reviewed using a standardized scale where 1 = Below Average and 4 = Exceptional
• Applications are scored using the review criteria included in the award description
• Final scores are used to rank applicants, and scholarships are awarded to the highest-ranked applicants until available funds are distributed
• Preference will be given to applications from current practicing members
• For some awards, the ranking criteria are personal statement, reference, and financial need as determined by whether the applicant has received funding from other sources

• Review the Application Requirements document before you begin
• Complete the appropriate online application form for the bursary
• If you are enrolled in an academic program in the Spring competition, use the academic application form and the reference form
• Submit the application by the appropriate deadline
• Mail supporting documentation to the Trust if required

• Applications are blinded before review
• Applications are reviewed in spring and fall competitions
• If the spring competition does not have enough applications to hold a review meeting, funding decisions may be deferred until the fall competition and applicants do not need to re-submit
• Applicants are notified by email whether or not their application is successful
• If the application is successful, the Trust reimburses the bursary after the required documentation is submitted
• If a recipient is unable to participate in the specified event, the award is returned to the Trust's general fund

• The Trust issues T4As to scholarship or bursary recipients who receive funding of more than $500
• Recipients must determine their own tax treatment based on their circumstances
• All CRNNL registrants with a current practicing license are members of the Trust
• Those with a current non-practicing membership can become members by paying the $10 Trust membership fee