Alice Girard Award

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD in nursing — apply online between December and late January.

You can receive up to $10,000 for your studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are pursuing the highest level of academic achievement in the nursing profession. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific notification date is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, phone, or the portal. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization that supports nursing education) awards over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers. Selection is merit-based and decided by the CNF awards committee; ask them how many PhD-level awards are typically given so you can judge your odds. Ask the Canadian Nurses Foundation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Canadian Nurses Foundation whether it is a one-time or renewable award and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying nursing — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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