Dr. Kathryn J Hannah Nursing Informatics Scholarship
$ 10,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Dr. Kathryn J Hannah Nursing Informatics Scholarship
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 informatics — apply between December and late January.
Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $5,000 for a Masters program or up to $10,000 for 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 registered nurse currently working in the field of informatics. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted publicly — before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date for the current cycle. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific informatics award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 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 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
Professional Focus
The biggest mistake is writing a general nursing essay.
Strategy
Winners instead highlight their specific contributions to nursing informatics and show how their advanced degree will improve data-driven patient care.
Strategy
Detail exactly how you use informatics in your current role.
Support
Many applicants provide generic character references.
Strategy
Winners provide letters from supervisors who can verify their technical skills in informatics and their impact on the healthcare system.
Strategy
Ensure your referee mentions your specific informatics projects.
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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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