Alice Girard Award
$ 10,000
Up to $10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Alice Girard Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$10,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
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 a dedicated nursing student pursuing your doctoral degree. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing time this year. You will hear back from the provider after the committee review, though the exact notification date isn't listed. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so you are competing against a large pool of nursing students nationwide. 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're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Canadian Nurses Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable 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
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Academic Record
The biggest mistake is providing a basic transcript without context.
Strategy
Winners instead highlight their research contributions and academic milestones that prove their merit.
Strategy
List your specific PhD research goals clearly in your application.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Strategy
Winners instead provide letters from faculty supervisors who can speak to their clinical or research impact.
Strategy
Ensure your referee explicitly mentions your potential as a doctoral candidate.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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