For those wanting to attend a conference or continue on with their education, there are many opportunities for funding.

• MNU Collective Agreement-Article 2407(c)
  A maximum of $200 per fiscal year can be obtained to attend workshops or other appropriate courses relevant to nursing practice and covers tuition, registration & course materials if needed. Forms can be obtained from your Program Team Manger prior to attending the function. Once completed they can be resubmitted to the PCTM or designate for the allowance, which will be administered from the Finance department at Seven Oaks Hospital. ALL members are required to access this fund first. As these monies do not get forwarded to the following year, they are then absorbed by the employer & lost to our members.
• WRHA Continuing Education Fund
  Applications can be obtained from your PCTM. This fund covers registration & other expenses related to attending an educational function to a maximum of $500 per fiscal year. Extra monies are also available for nurses taking an unpaid educational leave of absence, up to 2 days per year. (This information is subject to changes, please contact the WRHA at coned@matc.ca for further information)
• Seven Oaks Nurses Local 72
  This fund is supplemented with EI returns of part time & full time members. And as such only these members qualify for this fund. Applications can be found on the MNU Boards by Sal’s restaurant & Dialysis. A maximum per year, May 1st to April 30th, can be obtained for registration, books, accommodation, travel & child care expenses. Applications must be completed 2 weeks prior & submitted for approval. Applicants will receive confirmation of approval with instructions to submit all receipts within 30 days of course completion. Within 30-60 days a cheque will be mailed to the applicant’s home.
  *As these monies are based on EI returns they are subject to change based on usage & input by our members. We therefore ask that you contact local72@mts.net for further information on yearly maximums..
• SOGH Bursaries/Awards:
  -Gudmunder Myrdal Bursary
  To assist full time students entering or continuing with post secondary studies in a health profession. Three $500 bursaries are awarded yearly.
  -Dr. Marvin Malyska Award
  To assist employees who are furthering their education in the mental health field.
  For full details on either of the above please contact Educational Services at SOGH at ext. 3180.
• Agnes Dyck Memorial Grant/LPN Foundation of Manitoba
  Established to provide educational grants for LPNs for postgraduate education. For further information contact Educational services at ext. 3180.
• Misericordia School of Nursing
  Educational & research scholarships are available. For further information contact Educational Services at ext. 3180.
• Keith Lambert Memorial Fund
  Monies available for labour oriented programs that are sponsored by organizations outside of the MNU. Further information can be obtained at www.manitobanurses.ca
• Joyce Gleason Scholarship Fund
  For the first time nursing student in Manitoba. For further information contact MNU at www.manitobanurses.ca