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Ginette Lemire Rodger Award

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

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 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)
Verification of Masters level enrollment specializing in Nursing Administration

About this award

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.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be currently 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 studying at the Masters level and specializing in Nursing Administration.

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 Nursing Administration

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Specialization

Avoid writing a general personal statement about nursing.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for Nursing Administration and explain exactly how you intend to lead other healthcare professionals.

Detail your specific administrative goals in your essay.

Support

Many applicants provide generic references.

Instead, secure letters from clinical supervisors or nursing directors who can vouch for your leadership potential in an administrative role.

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

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