Bursaries

DNIG will offer three bursaries in 2010. The bursaries, described below, are managed by the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO). For application forms, please contact RNFOO directly at:

The RNFOO website: www.rnfoo.org - scroll down to Scholarships/Awards/Description
By e-mail: info@rnfoo.org
By telephone: (416) 442-7127
By mail:
    The Registered Nurses' Foundation of Ontario;
    1185 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 104
    Toronto, Ontario  M3C 3C6

Successful applicants will receive the award at the RNAO Assembly and AGM in April 2010.

The Mary Ann Murphy Memorial Diabetes Education Bursary

Awarded annually to an RN pursuing graduate education, whose research focus is diabetes education and care for persons with type 1 diabetes, and who has demonstrated a significant commitment to the cause of diabetes.

Potential value: $1,000

The Margaret Myers Diabetes Clinical Practice Bursary

Awarded to an RN who has demonstrated a significant interest in diabetes research, education, and care and is currently practicing in the field. The purpose of the award is to support an evidence-based project or initiative that will positively impact on nursing clinical practice and on the health outcomes of people with diabetes.

Potential value: $1,000

The Ernie "Aieh" Jacobs Diabetes Memorial Bursary

Awarded to an RN pursuing diverse continuing education in the area of diabetes education and care specific to type 2 diabetes in the Aboriginal population. The applicant must have demonstrated a significant commitment to diabetes education and care in the Aboriginal population and be currently practicing in an Aboriginal community. This award is possible through the generous sponsorship of Smith and Nephew.

Potential value: $2,000