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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

NANB CNA Centennial Scholarship

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 Masters level nursing studies if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick — apply each December.

You can receive up to $5,000 for your studies. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick pursuing a Masters degree from any domain of practice. 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, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact deadline before you apply. You will hear back via the portal or email once the committee decides. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 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
Resident of NB — provincial eligibility
Studying nursing — 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

Academic Focus

The biggest mistake is writing a generic personal statement.

Strategy

Winners instead highlight how their specific Master's domain of practice will improve patient care in New Brunswick.

Strategy

Detail exactly how your advanced degree fills a gap in the local healthcare system.

Support

Many applicants provide vague references.

Strategy

Winners secure letters from clinical supervisors who can vouch for their leadership on the ward.

Strategy

Get a referee who can describe a specific time you improved a workplace process.

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