REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO EDUCATION FUND

The Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario Education Fund provides financial support and educational resources to students pursuing practical nursing careers across Ontario and the GTA. The fund awards scholarships, bursaries, and grants to individuals entering or advancing through registered practical nurse programs, with particular attention to candidates facing financial barriers. By removing cost obstacles to nursing education, the fund helps build a stronger workforce in a field facing persistent staffing shortages. The organization also supports continuing education initiatives that help practicing RPNs develop specialized skills and maintain clinical competency. Through these efforts, the fund strengthens access to quality nursing education and contributes to healthcare workforce development in the region.