CNSA Mental Health Award
$ 750
$750
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CNSA Mental Health Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$750
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get $750 for your mental health advocacy work if you are a Canadian nursing student at a baccalaureate level.
You can receive a $750 grant for this award. As a grant, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you have spent the last academic year advocating for mental health through your own journey, education, or professional practice. Applications open each December and 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's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified in the application portal. The Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides funding for nursing students) awards over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers. Winners are selected by the CNF awards committee based on merit. Selection criteria aren't published — ask the Canadian Nurses Foundation 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 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 a project that was required for a grade.
Strategy
Winners instead highlight volunteer work or personal initiatives done entirely outside of required class assignments.
Strategy
List specific events or campaigns you led in the last academic calendar.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from supervisors who can verify the direct impact of their mental health advocacy.
Strategy
Get a signed letter from a clinic or community lead.
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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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