Scholarship Value $1,500

Number of Scholarships 15

Description

The UNA Nursing Education Scholarships provide targeted financial support for individuals beginning their nursing education in Alberta who have a family connection to a United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) member. The program is administered by UNA and is intended to help offset the costs of entry-level nursing studies. It is designed for students at the start of their nursing training rather than for advanced or postgraduate education. Information and applications are handled through UNA’s online application system.

Key takeaways

• Supports nursing students in the early stage of their studies
• Administered by United Nurses of Alberta
• Focused on entry-level, not postgraduate, nursing education
• Applications processed online

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to applicants who are related to a UNA member or associate member who is in good standing and who are enrolled in an approved nursing program in Alberta. Applicants must be in their first year of study in an approved nursing program. The award is not intended for students pursuing postgraduate or advanced-level nursing studies. Specific documentation or proof of relation and program enrollment may be required during the application review.

Key takeaways

• Applicant must be related to a UNA member or associate member in good standing
• Must be enrolled in an approved Alberta nursing program
• Open only to first-year students
• Not open to postgraduate or advanced-study applicants

Award Value

UNA funds multiple one-time awards to help first-year nursing students with tuition and education expenses. UNA offers up to 15 scholarships of $1,500 each, plus one additional $1,500 scholarship sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). Each award is a single-payment scholarship. Awards are intended as financial assistance for students entering nursing programs, not as ongoing or renewable support.

Key takeaways

• Up to 15 UNA-funded scholarships at $1,500 each
• One additional $1,500 scholarship sponsored by CFNU
• Awards are one-time payments
• Intended as one-off financial assistance for entry-level students

Application Timeline

Applications are submitted online and must be completed and sent by the October deadline; submissions close at 4:30 p.m. on that deadline day. The application package includes a completed application form plus a short essay that answers: “How do you think UNA impacts working conditions and patient care?” Late or incomplete applications are not accepted, so applicants should verify the exact October submission date and allow time to prepare the essay and required materials. Check UNA’s website for the current year’s deadline and any additional instructions.

Key takeaways

• Apply online; check UNA for the exact October deadline date
• Submission cutoff is 4:30 p.m. on the deadline day
• Application requires a completed form plus a short essay answering the specified question
• Verify materials and timing in advance to avoid late or incomplete submissions

History of the Award

The scholarship program was established by the United Nurses of Alberta to support the next generation of nurses connected to UNA membership. It reflects UNA’s commitment to nursing education and to improving the nursing workforce in Alberta. The program includes external sponsorship for one award from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, demonstrating broader support from the nursing community. Awards are given on a recurring basis as part of UNA’s ongoing member and community initiatives.

Key takeaways

• Created by United Nurses of Alberta to support emerging nurses
• Demonstrates UNA’s investment in nursing education and workforce development
• Includes a CFNU-sponsored scholarship as part of the program
• Distributed on a recurring basis as part of UNA initiatives