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CNSA Registered Psychiatric Nursing Award

Up to $3,000 for baccalaureate psychiatric nursing students in Canada. Applications open each December and close in late January.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 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
Proof of status as a registered psychiatric nursing student

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 registered psychiatric nursing student dedicated to the field of mental health care. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date and time 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 it is a competitive process. 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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, 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 a registered psychiatric nursing student and be enrolled in a CNSA (Canadian Psychiatric Nurses Association — the professional body for mental health nurses) chapter school in good standing at the baccalaureate level.

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 psychiatric 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

Psychiatric Nursing Focus

Avoid writing a general nursing essay.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for psychiatric nursing and mental health advocacy.

Mention exactly why you chose this specialty in your application.

School Support

Don't forget to confirm their "good standing" status.

Ensure your CNSA chapter school representative can verify your enrollment and academic record before you submit.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, do not try to create multiple accounts.

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