CNSA BIPOC Award
$ 3,000
$750 to $10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CNSA BIPOC Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$3.0K
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for your nursing studies if you identify as part of the BIPOC community — apply online starting each December.
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 identify as part of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) community and want to be recognized for your leadership and the unique barriers you have faced in nursing. Applications open each December for the following academic year and usually close in late January. No specific time zone is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides financial support to nurses) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified on the application portal. 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your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
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying Nursing — 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
Leadership
The biggest mistake is listing your titles without explaining the impact.
Strategy
Winners instead describe the specific barriers they overcame and how those experiences helped them lead others.
Strategy
Detail one specific time you advocated for a peer or patient.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing generic character references.
Strategy
Winners instead use referees who can speak directly to their resilience and leadership within the BIPOC community.
Strategy
Ask your professor to highlight your growth and professionalism in clinical settings.
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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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