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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Dr. Kathryn J Hannah Nursing Informatics Scholarship

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$10K

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your Masters or PhD in nursing informatics — apply online starting each December.

Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $5,000 for a Masters degree or up to $10,000 for a Doctoral or PhD level 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 registered nurse specializing in informatics, focusing on how data and technology improve patient care. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is listed, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nursing students) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date and time for the current cycle. You will hear back via the methods specified in the online portal. 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific informatics award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 a one-time payment or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
Graduate — study level
Studying Nursing Informatics, nursing program — 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

Informatics Focus

The biggest mistake is writing a general nursing essay.

Strategy

Winners instead highlight their specific work with healthcare data and technology.

Strategy

Detail exactly how your informatics role improves clinical outcomes in your personal statement.

References

Many applicants provide generic character references.

Strategy

Winners provide letters from supervisors who can vouch for their technical skills in informatics.

Strategy

Get a reference from a lead clinician or IT director who has seen your work in action.

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