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2022 marks 50 years of RNFOO contributing to healthcare in Ontario by supporting nurses and nursing students. Watch our 50th Anniversary video to meet some of our winners. Help us support nursing education by contributing to the Legacy Award Campaign.
2023 Annual Awards
Application process is now open.
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Latest News
ONTARIO BROKERS DONATE $110K+ IN SUPPORT OF ONTARIO NURSES
Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario chosen as official charity partner of this year’s annual IBAO Convention (Toronto, ON) The Insurance Brokers Association…
2022 NIA Winners
At the 4th Annual NIA Reception on November 16, winners of 5 awards worth $97,000 were recognized for their innovative and entrepreneurial…
Dr. Leigh Chapman, Former RNFOO Scholarship recipient named Chief Nursing Officer for Canada
RNFOO is proud to congratulate Leigh Chapman on her appointment as Chief Nursing Officer for Canada. While completing her Master’s and PhD studies,…
Who we are
The Registered Nurses’ Foundation of Ontario enhances and advances nursing practice, and contributes to the health of individuals by raising funds and stewarding sound investments to provide awards and scholarships to Ontario nurses and nursing students in all programs including RN, RPN and RN-EC, and at every level, including Masters and Doctorate.

2022 Annual Award Winners
More than 70 awards and scholarships totalling $90,000 were awarded from the overwhelming number of applicants.
The awards and scholarships administered by RNFOO are funded by contributions from individuals, estates, corporations, and organizations.