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Extendicare Scholarship in Gerontology

Up to $5,000 for a nursing Masters if you plan to work, teach or research in gerontology or long-term care. Apply between December and late January.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

$5,000

Total value

Dec 1, 2026

Next deadline

Canadian Nurses Foundation

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What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Confirmation of Masters level of study
Statement of intent to practice, teach, or research in gerontology/long term care

About this award

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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific gerontology award.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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as RN (Registered Nurse), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse), NP (Nurse Practitioner), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurse). Specifically for this award, you must be pursuing a Masters level of study and intend to practice, teach, or research in gerontology or long-term care.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to graduate students
Studying gerontology, long term care or nursing

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Research Statement

Avoid writing a generic goal to "help seniors." Instead, describe a specific gap in long-term care you want to fix through your Masters research or teaching practice.

Detail exactly how your degree will improve geriatric patient outcomes.

Support

Many applicants provide basic character references.

Secure letters from clinical supervisors or faculty who can vouch for your specific aptitude in gerontology.

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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