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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Alumnae Association of the Royal Victoria Hospital Training School for Nurses Scholarship

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$5.0K

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $5,000 for your nursing studies if you are a McGill University Health Centre employee — apply online starting each December.

Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $3,000 for a Baccalaureate level program or up to $5,000 for a Masters and Nurse Practitioner program. 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 healthcare professional currently employed by the McGill University Health Centre while advancing your nursing education. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified on the CNF portal. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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'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
Undergraduate, 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

Employment Proof

The biggest mistake is providing a vague letter of employment.

Strategy

Winners instead provide a formal document from the McGill University Health Centre that explicitly confirms their current employee status and job title.

Support

Many students forget to link their workplace experience to their studies.

Strategy

Get a reference from a supervisor who can speak to how your role at the health centre improves your performance in your nursing program.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, do not try to create multiple accounts.

Strategy

Spend your time polishing one comprehensive profile that highlights your merit and clinical experience.

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