The scholarships are awarded annually to students in their first year of nursing studies in an approved nursing program in Alberta and who are related to a UNA member or associate member in good standing.
To complete the apply for the scholarships, applicants must fill out the application form and submit a short essay that answers the question: “Why is the PRC process important to Alberta Nurses?”
United Nurses of Alberta awards up to 15 nursing scholarships of $1,500 each year and one award of $1,500 sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions for students enrolled in first-year Registered Nurse- or Registered Psychiatric Nurse-track programs. This scholarship is not intended for postgraduate studie
United Nurses of Alberta – your workplace representative
United Nurses of Alberta is the union for more than 30,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied workers in Alberta.
Since 1977, UNA has been an effective advocate for nurses, the nursing profession and Canada’s fair and efficient public health care system.
UNA represents nurses in bargaining, in their profession, and in disputes with employers and professional licensing bodies.
UNA is deeply committed to member democracy. It is affiliated with the Canadian labour movement through membership in the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, and through CFNU with the Canadian Labour Congress and the Alberta Federation of Labour. Membership in these organizations helps UNA work more effectively on your behalf.