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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Extendicare Scholarship in Gerontology

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 in nursing if you plan to work, teach, or research in gerontology or long-term care — apply between December and late January.

You can receive up to $5,000 for your Masters level of study. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nurse dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through practice, teaching, or research in gerontology (the study of aging) or long-term care. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will need to check your application portal or email for notification of the results. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific gerontology award. 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
Studying gerontology, long term care — 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

Research Statement

The biggest mistake is writing a generic goal to "help seniors." Winners instead describe a specific gap in long-term care they want to fix through their Masters research or teaching practice.

Strategy

Detail exactly how your degree will improve geriatric patient outcomes.

Support

Many applicants provide basic character references.

Strategy

Winners secure letters from clinical supervisors or faculty who can vouch for their specific aptitude in gerontology.

Strategy

Get a reference who can confirm your commitment to the elderly care sector.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not treat this as a separate form.

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