Ann Beckingham Award

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD studies in Gerontology — applications typically open in December and close in late January.

You can receive up to $10,000 for your doctoral 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 PhD student specializing in Gerontology (the study of aging and the elderly). Applications generally open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back through the provider's official channels, though the exact notification method isn't listed. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF (the Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization that supports nursing education) awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so you are competing against a large pool of applicants. 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 a one-time payment or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Gerontology — 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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