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
$3,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) nursing students currently enrolled in a Canadian baccalaureate program — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate level 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 are pursuing a career in nursing. Applications open each December and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nurses) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date and time for the current cycle. You will hear back through the application portal or email. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 a one-time award or if you can apply again each year and what GPA or enrollment status 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
Identity
The biggest mistake is writing a generic personal statement.
Strategy
Winners instead focus on their specific experiences as a BIPOC student and the unique barriers they have overcome while pursuing nursing.
Strategy
Describe exactly how your identity and leadership have shaped your approach to patient care.
Support
Many students provide vague references.
Strategy
Winners secure letters from clinical instructors or CNSA chapter leaders who can vouch for their leadership skills and academic standing within the program.
Strategy
Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not treat this as a quick form.
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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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