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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Ginette Lemire Rodger Award

Reviewed by · verified April 23, 2026

$5,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline

About this award

Get up to $5,000 for your Masters level studies in Nursing Administration — applications open each December.

You can receive up to $5,000 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 nurse pursuing a Masters level degree with a specific focus on Nursing Administration. Applications open each December and typically 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 through the application portal or email. 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 qualified nurses applying each cycle. 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 Administration — field of study

How to apply

  1. Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

    Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

  2. Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour

    Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Specialization

The biggest mistake is writing a general personal statement about nursing.

Strategy

Winners instead highlight their specific passion for Nursing Administration and explain exactly how they intend to lead other healthcare professionals.

Strategy

Detail your specific administrative goals in your essay.

Support

Many applicants provide generic references.

Strategy

Winners instead secure letters from clinical supervisors or nursing directors who can vouch for their leadership potential in an administrative role.

Strategy

Ask your mentor to mention a specific time you managed a team or project.

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Ginette Lemire Rodger Award

$ 5,000

$750 to $10,000

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