Joan Fredeen Bursary in Nursing

The Joan Fredeen Bursary in Nursing is a financial need-based bursary awarded to nursing students at Red Deer Polytechnic. This award supports first or second year students who are enrolled in either the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program or the Practical Nurse Program. The bursary recognizes students who are actively working or have recently worked as Home Care or Health Care Aides in professional settings, emphasizing the value of practical healthcare experience. Preference is given to students who reside in Lacombe County, Red Deer County, or Ponoka County, reflecting the donor's commitment to supporting local nursing students in the central Alberta region.