Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries
Sinai Health is proud to support its people and their children at all points of their educational trajectory.
Scholarships, bursaries and awards
From high school students transitioning to post-secondary education, to individuals pursuing further training, Sinai Health offers scholarships, bursaries and awards to honour academic achievement.
Bernard Ghert Award of Resident Excellence in Patient Focused Care
Presented annually to a resident who has demonstrated excellence in patient care and teaching, particularly in interpersonal relationships with patients and families. The recipient is considered a role model by their colleagues.
Diamond Jubilee Scholarships
The Sinai Health Diamond Jubilee Scholarship was created in recognition of Mount Sinai Hospital's 75th Anniversary. This scholarship supports the attainment of higher education for the children of Sinai Health employees. The award consists of two one-time scholarships in the amount of $1,000 for students attending a post-secondary institution and is awarded annually.
Donald E. Low Bursary
The Donald E. Low Bursary Fund was established in honour of Dr. Low who served as the Microbiologist-in-Chief at Mount Sinai Hospital for more than 25 years. It was his wish that this bursary be established to allow an individual who was studying or practicing in the field of microbiology to travel to the microbiology department at Mount Sinai or another microbiology laboratory. This will expand their knowledge in the field by learning a new laboratory technique, management tool or other relevant skill.
Lloyd S.D. Fogler, QC, Award of Excellence
The Lloyd S.D. Fogler, QC, Award of Excellence was established in 1997 in recognition of Lloyd Fogler’s outstanding tenure as Chairman of the Board from 1992-1997. The award recognizes his long-standing commitment to Mount Sinai and its Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute. It is awarded to an investigator or group of investigators within Sinai Health whose recent research contributions have had a significant impact at the highest level of international excellence.
Rose Torno Bursary
The purpose of the Rose Torno Bursary, established in honour of Rose Torno, Founding President of the Mount Sinai Hospital Auxiliary, is to encourage an interest in research or in health-sciences education.
Valerie Fine Bursary
The purpose of the bursary is to support continuing education towards the promotion of patient care excellence. It is awarded annually to any Sinai Health employee who has been exceptional in demonstrating Sinai Health's Value of Humanity in the performance of their duties.
Nursing scholarships
Up to two scholarships awarded each year between Mount Sinai or Hennick Bridgepoint.
Debra Hodgins was a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Palliative Care and Oncology who worked at Mount Sinai Hospital for several years. She exemplified the concept of a lifelong learner. Debra completed both a baccalaureate and a masters degree in Nursing during her career. She believed in achieving the best and was motivated by her passion for excellent patient care. The Debra Hodgins Nursing Education Scholarship, established in 2006, recognizes the contributions of an outstanding registered nurse who is pursuing formal education at the baccalaureate or graduate level.
Eligibility
All permanent nurses who have completed one year of service at Sinai Health, in a full-time or part-time capacity in good standing, and who have applied to or are enrolled in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, are eligible for consideration.
Criteria for selection include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrates qualities in leadership, communication, professional practice and the ability to work well with others
- Commitment to lifelong learning, well-being and self-improvement
- Demonstrated interest, role modelling and examples of meeting the clinical educational needs of peers and patients and their families with respect to oncology, palliative care and/or end of life
- In recognition of Debra’s contribution to nursing, preference will be given to nurses who have an interest and participation in palliative and/or oncology nursing
Description
The scholarship will consist of a grant in the amount of $1500 and the winner will be announced annually during Nursing Week. The funds will be paid upon submission of evidence of successful completion of course work and tuition receipts totalling $1500.
Application
The Debra Hodgins Nursing Education Scholarship application must be completed and accompanied by two letters of reference addressing eligibility criteria as described above.
Exclusion criteria: Casual nurses; recipients of ANY Sinai Health Nursing Scholarship or Bursary within the previous two years may apply, however preferential consideration will be given to new applicants.
Note: Requests for tuition reimbursement are managed separately from this scholarship program.
Application deadline: Sunday April 7, 2024.
Please submit all nominations via email:
Mount Sinai - [email protected]
Hennick Bridgepoint – [email protected]
Up to two scholarships awarded each year.
The Nursing Clinical Practice Scholarship is open to all nurses in the organization, with priority given to those studying or working in specialty areas such as cardiology, critical care, emergency, dialysis, stroke, acute brain injury, labour and delivery.
Eligibility
All permanent nurses who have completed one year of service at Mount Sinai Hospital or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in a full-time or part-time capacity in good standing, and who have applied to or are enrolled in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, are eligible for consideration.
Criteria for selection includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrates qualities in leadership, communication, professional practice, the ability to work well with others and a commitment to lifelong learning
- Demonstrated interest, role modelling and examples of meeting the clinical educational needs of one’s peers, and patients/families
- Participation on unit based council or other committees working to improve practice
- Preference will be given to nurses whose interests and activities include nursing research and innovation, implementation of evidence based practice, and/or dedication to improving care in specialty areas such as cardiology, critical care dialysis, stroke, acute brain injury, and emergency, labour and delivery
Description
The scholarship will consist of a grant in the amount of $2,000.00. The funds will be paid upon submission of evidence of successful completion of coursework and tuition receipts totalling $2,000.00.
Application
The Nursing Clinical Practice Scholarship Application Form must be completed and accompanied by two letters of reference addressing eligibility criteria as described above.
Exclusion criteria: Casual nurses; recipients of ANY Sinai Health Nursing Scholarship or Bursary within the previous two years may apply, however preferential consideration will be given to new applicants.
Note: Requests for tuition reimbursement are managed separately from this scholarship program.
Application Deadline: Sunday April 7, 2024.
Please submit all nominations via email:
Mount Sinai - [email protected]
Hennick Bridgepoint – [email protected]
One scholarship awarded per year to a nurse at either Mount Sinai or Hennick Bridgepoint.
Helen Evans was Mount Sinai Hospital’s first Vice-President of Nursing and was also a previous President of the Canadian Nurses’ Association (CNA). Her mission was to enhance the professionalism of nursing practice and to ensure that it was based upon a sound scientific foundation. The Helen Evans Nursing Education Scholarship, established in 1987, recognizes the contributions of an outstanding registered nurse who is pursuing formal continuing education.
Eligibility
All permanent nurses who have completed one year of service at Mount Sinai Hospital or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in a full-time or part-time capacity in good standing, and who have applied to or are enrolled in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, are eligible for consideration.
Criteria for selection includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work well with others
- Commitment to lifelong learning, well-being and self-improvement
- Demonstrated interest, role modelling and examples of in meeting the educational needs of one’s peers (such as new hire orientation, supporting learners, providing education to peers at a staff forum, etc.), and patients/families (such as patient education material development, etc.)
- In recognition of Ms. Evans’ work with the CNA, preference will be given to nurses who have obtained CNA specialty certification or formal certification through other professional/educational avenues.
Description
The Helen Evans Nursing Education Scholarship will consist of a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 and the winner will be announced annually during Nursing Week. The funds will be paid upon submission of evidence of successful completion of coursework and tuition receipts totalling $1,500.00.
Application
The Helen Evans Nursing Education Scholarship Application Form must be completed and accompanied by two letters of reference addressing eligibility criteria as described above.
Exclusion criteria: Casual nurses; recipients of ANY Sinai Health Nursing Scholarship or Bursary within the previous two years may apply, however preferential consideration will be given to new applicants.
Note: Requests for tuition reimbursement are managed separately from this scholarship program.
Application Deadline: Sunday April 7, 2024.
Please submit all nominations via email:
Mount Sinai - [email protected]
Hennick Bridgepoint – [email protected]
One scholarship awarded per year to a nurse at either Mount Sinai or Hennick Bridgepoint.
The Quality and Safety Nursing Scholarship recognizes the contributions of an outstanding registered nurse who is pursuing formal education towards the enhancement of expert clinical practice.
Eligibility
All permanent nurses who have completed one year of service at Mount Sinai Hospital or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in a full-time or part-time capacity in good standing, and who have applied to or are enrolled in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate, masters or doctoral degree in nursing or a related field, are eligible for consideration.
Criteria for selection includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills and an ability to work well with others
- Commitment to lifelong learning, well-being and self-improvement
- Demonstrated interest, role modelling and examples of meeting the clinical educational needs of one’s peers and patients/families
- In recognition of Mr. Gross’ work with the Patient Care and Quality Assurance Committee, preference will be given to nurses who have an interest and activities in initiatives designed to improve clinical nursing practice and patient care delivery from a quality and safety lens (such as involvement in unit council or quality improvement initiatives).
Description
The Quality and Safety Nursing Scholarship will consist of a grant in the amount of $1,500.00 and the winner will be announced annually during Nursing Week. The funds will be paid upon submission of evidence of successful completion of coursework and tuition receipts totalling $1,500.00.
Application
The Quality and Safety Nursing Scholarship Application Form must be completed and accompanied by two letters of reference addressing eligibility criteria as described above.
Exclusion criteria: Casual nurses; recipients of ANY Sinai Health Nursing Scholarship or Bursary within the previous two years may apply, however preferential consideration will be given to new applicants.
Note: Requests for tuition reimbursement are managed separately from this scholarship program.
Application Deadline: Sunday April 7, 2024.
Please submit all nominations via email:
Mount Sinai - [email protected]
Hennick Bridgepoint – [email protected]
Up to four scholarships awarded each year between Mount Sinai or Hennick Bridgepoint.
The Wolf and Esther Goldstein Fund was a gift given to the Mount Sinai Hospital Department of Nursing by the Wolf Goldstein Estate. The Scholarship, which was established in 2000, recognizes the contributions of outstanding registered nurses who are pursuing formal continuing education at the undergraduate and graduate level.
Eligibility
All permanent nurses who have completed one year of service at Mount Sinai Hospital or Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital in a full-time or part-time capacity in good standing, and who have applied to or are enrolled in an academic program leading to a baccalaureate or a masters degree in nursing or a related field, are eligible for consideration.
Criteria for selection includes but is not limited to:
- Demonstrated leadership and communication skills and an ability to work well with others
- Commitment to lifelong learning, well-being and self-improvement
- Demonstrated interest, role modelling a examples of meeting the clinical educational needs of one’s pndeers, and patients/families
- As the Goldsteins made specific reference to nursing students at the time of the donation, preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrated superior preceptorship abilities with nursing students and new hire nurses. Applicants will be asked to provide names of people they have supported as a preceptor
Description
This scholarship will consist of a grant of $1,000.00 and will be awarded annually during Nursing Week. The financial award is meant to support professional nursing practice initiatives and may include, but is not limited to, tuition, attendance at workshops, seminars, conferences, purchasing textbooks, journals, etc.
Application
The Wolf and Esther Goldstein Scholarship for Nurses Application Form must be completed and accompanied by two letters of reference addressing criteria as described above.
Exclusion criteria: Casual nurses; recipients of ANY Sinai Health Nursing Scholarship or Bursary within the previous two years may apply, however preferential consideration will be given to new applicants.
Note: Requests for tuition reimbursement are managed separately from this scholarship program.
Application Deadline: Sunday April 7, 2024.
Please submit all nominations via email:
Mount Sinai - [email protected]
Hennick Bridgepoint – [email protected]
Wightman-Berris Academy Awards for teaching
The Wightman-Berris Academy Awards recognize teaching faculty and staff for excellence in teaching, delivery of curriculum and innovation in educational methods. These awards bring together teachers of health professional degree programs from all of the academy’s affiliated hospitals to celebrate their educational achievements.
There are several categories of awards to recognize different areas of focus and levels of achievement.
The Anderson Awards, in memory of Dr. William Anderson, honour achievements in one of the three following categories:
- Extraordinary contribution to health professional education (up to one winner annually)
- Program innovation and development (up to two winners annually)
- Educational administration (up to two winners annually)
The Individual Teaching Performance Awards recognize teachers whose outstanding skills have been personally identified by their students in one of the three following categories:
- Undergraduate medicine
- Postgraduate medicine
- Health Profession Programs
Sinai Health Excellence in Education Awards
The Sinai Health Excellence in Education Awards recognize the outstanding efforts of supervisors, preceptors, teams and leaders in clinical education who demonstrate excellence in creating a supportive and enriching environment for learners at Sinai Health.
Nominations are accepted year-round. If you wish to make a nomination, please complete the form that is linked to the award and email it to [email protected]. The criteria used to make the awards are listed on the forms.
Distinguished Educator Award
The Distinguished Educator Award (PDF) recognizes individuals who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in their contribution to student clinical education through their commitment, teamwork, interprofessional collaboration and innovation.
Leadership in Education Award
The Leadership in Education Award (PDF) recognizes individuals who have provided leadership in clinical education, helped foster a culture where clinical education is valued and supported others in their efforts to grow as teachers.
Collaboration in Education Award
The Collaboration in Education Award (PDF) recognizes a team, either in one profession or across professions, that has made an outstanding contribution to student education through their commitment, interprofessional collaboration and innovation.