Current Students
Program Specific Scholarships for Returning Students
Nursing (2 Year)
* To obtain applications visit the School of Nursing website at www.ryerson.ca/nursing
or contact the School of Nursing at 416-979-5000 ext. 7136.
| Scholarship Name | Application Required* |
|---|---|
| Aaron Award To a student from the Collaborative or Post Diploma program that demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in the care of the diabetic and have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.33. |
No |
| Aberdeen Hope Community Nursing Award As a student in the second year of the Post Diploma program, maintaining a cumulative grade point average of 3.33 or higher, clinical expertise and comment on the candidates passion for community nursing. |
|
| Aden Award To the graduating student from the Post Diploma program who, despite heavy personal responsibilities, has shown dedication to her/his nursing studies, enthusiasm for the nursing profession. |
No |
| Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing Faculty Bursary Offered to students in the Collaborative and Post Diploma Nursing Programs who demonstrate financial need; must be academically clear. |
Yes* |
| Rachael Catherine Dean Scholarship Offered to a student in the Collaborative or Post Diploma Nursing Degree program who demonstrates a dedication to social advocacy, qualities of integrity and courage. |
Yes* |
| DIVE into Nursing Leadership Award To be eligible for this award a student must be a full-time or part-time degree student of the Daphne Cockwell School of Nursing, be enrolled in either third or fourth year of the collaborative nursing program or in first or second year post-diploma and be in clear academic standing; have a minimum CGPA of 3.00; demonstrate leadership in social advocacy for vulnerable populations in their community by submitting a resume along with a 500 word essay discussing how they have demonstrated this. |
Yes* |
| Gail Donner Award Offered to a nursing student who is planning to attend graduate studies in nursing and has been accepted in approved nursing graduate program. Preference will be given to a nursing student who will be attending a full-time masters nursing program in the fall. |
Yes* |
| Integracare Community Health Award (Sponsored By Integracare Incorporated) Offered to a graduating mature student from the Collaborative or Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program that demonstrates a positive attitude and contribution to the program, acdemic proficiency, and a career interest in geriatric or community health. |
Yes* |
| Kensington Foundation Award Offered to one Collaborative and one Post Diploma Nursing Degree student with a good academic standing that demonstrates nursing practice reflective of strong analytical and creative abilities and has a commitment to the practice of nursing in the community. |
Yes* |
| Martha J. McKeown Award Offered to a Collaborative or Post Diploma Nursing Degree student who has demonstrated academic excellence and commitment in areas such as humanism, social justice, and feminism; is a Canadian citizen/permanent resident; Ontario resident; demonstrates financial need. |
Yes* |
| Pediatric Nursing Bursary Offered to a Collaborative or Post Diploma Nursing Degree student who demonstrates interest and competency in pediatric nursing, a reasonable academic standing and financial need. |
Yes* |
| Ryerson School of Nursing Staff Award For achieving the highest grade point average - first year - full-time Post Diploma Nursing Degree Program. |
No |
| Catherine Stanford Carter Award The recipient must be an Ontario resident (full-time or part-time) who has completed a minimum 50% of the program in either the Collaborative or Post Diploma program. Must demonstrate clinical excellence and commitment in one of the focus areas: palliative care, community health or gerontology; commitment/intent to continue in the designated area of interest beyond graduation; demonstrated financial need; academic proficiency; exceptional communication skills; and commitment to the development of the profession. |
Yes* |
| Adele Turcotte Memorial Award in the School of Nursing To recognize academic achievement of a RN or RPN enrolled in the Post Diploma, or a RN in the Masters of Nursing program that demonstrates financial need, has a CGPA 3.00 or higher and is interested in diabetes research, education, and care, or is currently practicing or intends to practice in the field. |
Yes* |
| Anne Whitaker Memorial Scholarship Candidate must be of aboriginal descent and/or demonstrates an interest in working with the aboriginal client population, demonstrates financial need and submits, in writing, information about their aboriginal heritage or the type of professional care they intend to offer native peoples in the community; Canadian citizen; Ontario resident. |
Yes* |
| Dorothy Wylie Scholarship Offered to a graduating student in the Post Diploma Program who has high academic standing, is planning to return to hospital nursing and has qualities of leadership. |
Yes* |
Rodney Yip Award |
Yes* |








