Congratulations to the recipients of the 2025-2026 funding competition. This year the Trust awarded over $54,000 in scholarships, bursaries and research awards.
Registered nurses and nurse practitioners, through their contributions to the Trust, ease the financial burden of nursing students enrolled in basic education, and their nursing colleagues who are pursuing professional development and continuing education. Thanks to the continued support of RNs, NPs and some generous donors, the Trust is able to provide funding opportunities that foster nursing knowledge.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Fall Funding Competition
Applications are now being accepted for the Fall funding competition. The deadline to apply is October 15th.
Trust Membership Fee Collection
At its June 3, 2026 meeting, the NL College of Nurses Board of Directors voted to discontinue the College’s collection of Trust membership fees, effective October 15, 2026.
The College Board recognized the important role the Trust has played in supporting continuing education for nurses and has directed staff to explore alternative funding opportunities.
The Fall 2026 funding competition is not affected by this decision. Endowments established by donors are also not affected.
The Trust Board of Directors acknowledges that the loss of the membership fee is significant. The Board is working in consultation with College staff to ensure the Trust remains viable and able to support continuing education for nurses in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Further details will be shared as they become available. If you have questions, please contact the Trust Coordinator at coordinator@nlrntrust.ca.
Canadian Nurses Foundation
The Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) has a variety of scholarships available for nurses and nursing students in various levels of practice including baccalaureate programs, masters, nurse practitioner, doctoral, and awards dedicated to internationally educated nurses, and indigenous nurses. Click Here for more information or to apply.
Annual Meeting 2025
The Trust 2025 Annual Meeting was held on September 4th at 1600hrs via Teams. Members are advised that amendments to the Constitution were brought forward for approval at the meeting. Please see the Annual Meeting 2025 page for details.