Ethel F. Grant Eagles Scholarship

The Ethel F. Grant Eagles Scholarship was established in 2010 to support nursing students at Cape Breton University. Named after Ethel F. (Grant) Eagles, a passionate Cape Bretoner and registered nurse who graduated from Glace Bay General Hospital in 1946 and led the province in her RN exams, this scholarship reflects her lifelong commitment to helping those in need. Ethel worked as an industrial nurse at the Sydney steel plant and loved the fast-paced, dynamic nature of industrial nursing. The scholarship is awarded annually to students enrolled full-time in the Cape Breton University Nursing Program. Applicants are evaluated based on their financial need and academic standing. The scholarship is renewable up to two times for a total of three academic years, provided the recipient maintains the minimum level of academic standing required to continue in the program. This scholarship provides crucial financial support to nursing students pursuing their education at Cape Breton University, helping to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals in Nova Scotia. The deadline for applications is April 30 each year.