Dorothy Kergin Fellowship Award
$ 10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Dorothy Kergin Fellowship Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$10,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your Masters or PhD in nursing — applications open every December for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $5,000 if you are in a Masters or Nurse Practitioner program, or up to $10,000 if you are in a Doctoral or PhD program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a dedicated nursing student pursuing advanced graduate degrees to improve patient care and healthcare leadership. No specific closing date is posted publicly for the current cycle, but applications generally open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. Before you start, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact dates for this year. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. While they award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific fellowship — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Graduate — 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
Academic Merit
The biggest mistake is providing a basic list of grades.
Strategy
Winners instead highlight how their advanced research or clinical practice solves a real-world healthcare problem.
Strategy
Describe the specific impact your PhD or Masters work will have on the nursing profession.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic reference letter.
Strategy
Winners provide letters from supervisors who can speak to their leadership potential and academic rigor.
Strategy
Ensure your referee mentions your specific contributions to the nursing field.
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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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