CNSA Impact Award
$ 3,000
$750 to $10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CNSA Impact 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 advocacy and leadership work with the CNSA — apply online between December and late January.
You can receive up to $3,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have gone above and beyond your classwork to promote the goals of the CNSA (the Canadian Nursing Students' Association — the national voice for nursing students) and created a real impact on the nursing profession. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the website for the exact minute the portal closes. You will hear back from the provider after the committee reviews the files, though the exact notification date isn't listed—ask the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides funding to nurses and nursing students) when you apply. 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many go to this specific award—ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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
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
Advocacy
The biggest mistake is listing things you did for a grade.
Strategy
Winners instead show work done outside of required class assignments, like facilitating workshops or influencing health policy.
Strategy
List specific CNSA activities you led that weren't for a credit.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead use referees who can testify to their specific impact on the nursing profession through the CNSA.
Strategy
Get a letter from a CNSA chapter leader.
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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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