Brenda Jeam IEN Nursing Award

About this award

Get up to $3,000 for your IEN bridging program — applications typically open in December and close in late January.

You can receive up to $3,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an internationally educated nurse working to integrate your skills into the Canadian healthcare system. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ for the exact current-cycle dates and how you will be notified of the result. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask them how many IEN awards are typically granted so you can judge your odds.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
• ✓ 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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