Chapman HRNA Harm Reduction Award

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD in nursing if you have experience working in harm reduction — apply online starting each December.

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 nurse with a background in harm reduction who is pursuing the highest level of academic achievement in your field. Applications open each December for the following academic year and usually close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides financial support to nursing students) 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 chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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
• ✓ Graduate — study level
• ✓ 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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