CNSA 2SLGBTQ+ Award
$ 3,000
$750 to $10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CNSA 2SLGBTQ+ Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$3,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in a Canadian nursing program.
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 a member of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNSA — the national professional organization for nurses) who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. 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, so you should check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides funding for nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact deadline before you apply. You will need to check your application portal to see when and how you will be notified of the results. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award or the total number of applicants.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 one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying RPN, LPN, RN — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Identity
The biggest mistake is providing a generic personal statement.
Strategy
Winners instead clearly articulate how their identity as a 2SLGBTQ+ person informs their approach to nursing care and patient advocacy.
Strategy
Describe a specific moment where your perspective improved a patient interaction.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead provide letters from clinical instructors or nursing mentors who can vouch for their professionalism and empathy in a healthcare setting.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is treating this as a separate application.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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