ARNET, the Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust, is a registered charity that provides grants and scholarships for continuing nursing education and research for RNs and NPs.
To make a donation and receive a charitable tax receipt, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/32520. For more information on ARNET and the funding available to RNs and NPs, visit their website at ARNET | Alberta Registered Nurses Educational Trust.
Ted James Scholarship
The Ted James Scholarship Award honours Edward (Ted) James, the Founder of the Psychiatric Nurses Association and first President 1950 – 1958. Ted James received tremendous support in his efforts to form the Alberta Psychiatric Nurses Association which was founded on May 1, 1950. Throughout his life, Ted James was committed to the ongoing advancement of high-quality psychiatric nursing education programs graduating well-qualified psychiatric nurses.
The Ted James Scholarship is awarded to RPNs to support advanced education. More details about the Ted James Scholarship will be available soon.
The Registered Psychiatric Nurses’ Foundation (RPNF) provides scholarships, grants, and awards to RPNs and psychiatric nursing students who are making a difference and inspiring innovation in psychiatric nursing practice, creating a better future for mental health and wellness.
Canada’s future depends on the strength of its nurses—and CNF is leading the way. From coast to coast to coast, we’re helping to build a strong nursing workforce by providing financial support, advancing education, promoting mental wellness, and funding critical, nurse-led research. Whether it’s in a northern community or a downtown hospital, CNF ensures every nurse has the tools to lead, heal, and innovate.
