Scholarships and Bursary Awards

Union of Psychiatric Nurses Scholarship and Bursary Awards

The UPN provides scholarship opportunities for immediate family members of current, deceased or retired UPN members or staff. There are two types of awards: Psychiatric Nursing and Non-nursing Programs.

Psychiatric Nursing – Upon application, relatives of UPN members may be eligible for a bursary of up to $1,000.00 towards the cost of a Psychiatric Nursing degree or diploma program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. For more information and an application, please see the UPN Scholarship and Bursary Awards – Psychiatric Nursing Policy.

Aboriginal Nursing Scholarship and Bursary Awards

Non-nursing Programs – Upon application, relatives of UPN members may be eligible for a bursary of up to $500.00 towards the cost of a non-nursing degree or diploma program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. For more information and an application, please see the UPN Scholarships – Non-nursing Programs Policy.

Registered Psychiatric Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Awards.

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