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CNSA Education Award

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you've completed extra education or research projects—apply between December and late January.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$3,000

Total value

Dec 1, 2026

Next deadline

Canadian Nurses Foundation

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What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Verification of enrollment in a CNSA chapter school in good standing
Documentation of education or research achievements completed outside of required class assignments

About this award

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 goes above and beyond by pursuing research or continuing education outside of your required class assignments. Applications open each December and close in late January. No specific time zone is posted publicly—before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nurses) program page or call their office to confirm the exact closing date this year. You will hear back through the application portal or email. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so competition depends on the number of applicants each cycle. 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 renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as RN (Registered Nurse), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse), NP (Nurse Practitioner), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurse). Specifically for this award, you must be at the Baccalaureate Level and enrolled in a CNSA (Canadian Nurses Students Association — the national student body for nursing) chapter school in good standing.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to undergraduate students
Studying nursing

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Research

Avoid listing a project that was required for a grade.

Instead, showcase work done entirely outside of class, like a voluntary research project on a current nursing topic or a specialty certification.

List exactly what you did and why it helps your future profession.

Support

Avoid forgetting to prove your school's status.

Ensure you have a letter or document confirming you are a student in good standing at a school with an active CNSA chapter.

Strategy

Avoid treating the application as a simple form.

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