CNF Diversity Fund

About this award

Get up to $3,000 if you are an internationally educated nurse enrolled in a Canadian nursing program.

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 into the Canadian healthcare system. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close 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 listed on their portal. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific fund — ask CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask CNF 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 CNF 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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