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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Erin Hogg Northern Nursing Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$3,000

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you intend to work in Canada's North — apply annually between December and January.

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 nursing student committed to practicing your profession in the northern regions of Canada. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified on their portal. 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 competition depends on the number of applicants in your category. 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
Undergraduate — 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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Career Goals

The biggest mistake is giving a vague answer about wanting to help people.

Strategy

Winners instead provide a specific plan for why they want to work in Canada's North and which communities they aim to serve.

Strategy

Describe your connection to the region or your specific motivation for northern practice.

Support

Many students simply list a professor's name.

Strategy

Winners secure references who can speak specifically to their resilience and suitability for the challenges of working in remote or northern environments.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not try to create separate profiles.

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