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Anita George Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Get up to $3,000 for Indigenous nursing students at the baccalaureate level — applications open each December.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

$3,000

Total value

Jan 31, 2026

Deadline

Canadian Nurses Foundation

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Applications are closed for this cycle

Applications are not open right now (they last closed Jan 31, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Aug 31, 2026.

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What you will need

Complete the online application at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Documentation confirming Indigenous status

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 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 an Indigenous nursing student pursuing a baccalaureate degree. 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 your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date. You will hear back from the provider via the methods listed on their portal. 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 with a large pool of applicants 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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous nursing student at the baccalaureate level. You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program such as RN (Registered Nurse), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse), NP (Nurse Practitioner), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurse).

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to undergraduate students
Studying nursing

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on January 31, 2026
Check the award's own page for the next round before you prepare anything.

More details

Identity

Avoid providing a generic biography.

Instead, highlight your specific connection to your Indigenous community and explain how your nursing degree will allow you to serve those communities.

Be specific about your goals.

Support

Many students submit basic letters.

Provide references who can speak to your clinical skills and your leadership within your community.

Ensure your referees use concrete examples of your work ethic.

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