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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

CNSA Disability/Diversability 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 baccalaureate nursing studies if you are a CNSA member with a disability or diversability.

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 nursing student who identifies as having a disability or diversability and wants to support your education while being part of a professional nursing association. Applications open each December and usually close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — 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 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your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 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 vague description of your needs.

Strategy

Winners instead clearly explain how their disability or diversability has shaped their perspective on healthcare and why they are pursuing nursing.

Strategy

Be specific about your lived experience.

Membership

Many students forget to verify their membership status before applying.

Strategy

Ensure your CNSA (Canadian Nursing Students' Association) membership is active and documented before you hit submit so your application isn't disqualified on a technicality.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, do not treat this as a standalone form.

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