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Military Nurses of Canada Award

Get up to $5,000 for your Masters level nursing studies — apply each December for the following academic year.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 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 study

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 military or former military nurse, or a relative of one, pursuing advanced nursing credentials. 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 the 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 via the methods specified on their portal. 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 applicants in your category. 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

You must be enrolled in a Masters level nursing program. To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and 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). Preference is given to military or former military nurses, or their relatives.

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

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

Military Connection

Avoid simply checking a box that you are military-affiliated.

Instead, provide a detailed narrative about your service or your family's service and how it drives your passion for advanced nursing.

Specifically, describe the unique challenges faced by military healthcare providers in your personal statement.

Support

Avoid providing a generic academic reference.

Instead, secure a referee who can speak to your leadership skills or your dedication to the nursing profession within a military context.

Ask a commanding officer or a senior clinical lead to write your letter.

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