CNSA Community Involvement Award

About this award

Get up to $3,000 for your community involvement work — apply online starting each December.

You can receive up to $3,000 for this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have dedicated your time this academic year to helping others through community involvement, such as health promotion, harm reduction, or advocating for vulnerable people. Applications open each December for the following academic year and usually close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides funding for nursing students) program page or call their office to confirm when applications close this year. You will hear back via the methods listed on their portal. The CNF awards committee selects 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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
• ✓ Undergraduate — 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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