Heads up: this scholarship was renamed from …. Update your bookmark or shared link to use this URL.

Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Marilynne Convey Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada (AAMAC) Award

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 Master's level nursing research in oncology or haematology — apply between December and late January.

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 Master's level nursing student focusing your research on oncology (the study of cancer) or haematology (the study of blood), especially bone marrow failure disorders. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting 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. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the specific number of winners for this individual award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 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 oncology, haematology — 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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
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 research goal.

Strategy

Winners instead explicitly link their work to bone marrow failure disorders and explain exactly how their findings will improve patient care in oncology or haematology.

Support

Many applicants forget to mention their connection to the community.

Strategy

You should highlight any previous volunteering or presentations you have done with AAMAC (the Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada — a patient support organization).

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, do not limit your descriptions.

Strategy

Ensure your research goals are broad enough to fit this award while remaining specific enough to show expertise.

Share this scholarship

Screenshot the card below for Reddit, WhatsApp, or your school's chat — verified, dated, with a one-line citation back to the source.