Kathy Howe Nursing Leadership Fund
$ 5,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Kathy Howe Nursing Leadership Fund
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$5.0K
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your nursing, leadership, or business degree—apply online starting each December.
Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $3,000 for a baccalaureate degree or up to $5,000 for a Masters or Nurse Practitioner program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an experienced Alberta-based nurse looking to advance your skills in leadership or business administration. Applications open each December for the following academic year and usually close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nursing students) website at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific fund—ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. 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
- Undergraduate, Graduate — study level
- Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
- Studying nursing, leadership, business — 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.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Experience
The biggest mistake is simply listing your job title.
Strategy
Winners instead describe exactly how their two-plus years of bedside or clinical experience prepared them for a leadership role.
Strategy
Detail a specific time you led a team or improved a ward process.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from supervisors who can vouch for their clinical competence and leadership potential within the Alberta healthcare system.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is applying to multiple CNF awards separately.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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