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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

Nightingale - Po Ting Scholarship

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$3,000

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you are interested in working in home care — applications open each December.

You can receive up to $3,000 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 nursing student at the baccalaureate level who is passionate about providing care to patients in their own homes. 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 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 tiers, so competition depends on the number of applicants in your category. Ask the CNF how many students typically apply for this specific award 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
Undergraduate — study level
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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

More details

Home Care Interest

The biggest mistake is giving a generic answer about liking nursing.

Strategy

Winners instead describe a specific reason why they prefer home care over hospital settings, such as the ability to build deeper patient relationships.

Strategy

Mention a specific experience or goal related to community health.

Support

The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.

Strategy

Winners instead provide letters from clinical instructors who have seen them interact with patients.

Strategy

Ask a supervisor who can vouch for your bedside manner and empathy.

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