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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Dr. Helen Preston Glass Fellowship Fund

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$5,000

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $5,000 for your Masters level nursing studies if you are a Manitoba resident—applications open each December.

You can receive up to $5,000 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 Manitoba-based nursing student focusing on community health, primary care, or supporting at-risk populations like children or the elderly. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nurses) program page or call their office to confirm when the window closes 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.

Can you get it?

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
Graduate — study level
Resident of MB — provincial eligibility
Studying community health nursing, primary health care, health promotion, nursing administration, nursing education, cross-cultural nursing, studies which focus on “At Risk Populations” — 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

Study Focus

The biggest mistake is writing a generic personal statement.

Strategy

Winners instead explicitly link their research or coursework to one of the required areas, like primary health care or at-risk populations, using specific examples of the communities they serve.

Professional Standing

Many applicants forget to verify their membership status.

Strategy

Ensure your ARNM (Association of Registered Nurses of Manitoba) membership is active and documented before you start the online form.

Strategy

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

Strategy

Instead, spend your time detailing your experience in community health to maximize your match across multiple awards.

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