Educational Opportunities Fund

The Educational Opportunities Fund was created from the negotiated settlements flowing from the Bill 29 Supreme Court of Canada decision and Public Service bargaining. Bursaries from this fund are used for the clinical education of nurses and will include the upgrading of nursing skills. All active UPN members are eligible to apply for this funding. Members should apply to their Employer and other sources of funding for financial support prior to making application to this fund.

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Union Labour Relations Program

An intensive 12 week program in Labour Relations offered in conjunction with Capilano College's Labour Studies Department.  This recognized certificate program has a blend of knowledge, technical, and interpersonal skills essential to the practice of labour relations. The next Union Labour Relations Program runs from September 21, 2009 - December 11, 2009. The application deadline is March 13, 2009. More . . .

Psychiatric Nursing Bursaries

Upon application, UPN members may be eligible for a bursary of up to $1,000.00 towards the cost of a post-diploma program pertaining to Psychiatric Nursing in Canada. For more information and an application, please see the UPN Scholarship/Bursary Awards – Psychiatric Nursing Policy.

Scholarships

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/Bursary Awards – Psychiatric Nursing Policy.

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.