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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National

NLN.ON/CNF Nursing Leadership Award

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$10,000

Total value

Dec 1

Deadline

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your graduate nursing leadership studies in Ontario — apply between December and late January.

Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $5,000 for a Master's degree or up to $10,000 for a Doctoral or PhD program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a registered nurse in Ontario who is committed to advancing the profession through nursing leadership and sharing your findings with others. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific notification date is posted publicly — 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 the exact dates for this cycle. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. While they award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, they do not publish the specific number of winners for this leadership award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 ON — provincial eligibility
Studying nursing leadership — 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

Knowledge Translation

The biggest mistake is describing your research in purely academic terms.

Strategy

Winners instead explain how their findings actually improve patient care or nursing practice in the real world.

Strategy

Describe exactly how you will present your findings at NLN.ON events to show you are ready to lead.

Membership

Many applicants forget to prove their membership duration.

Strategy

Ensure you provide a document showing you have been a member of NLN.ON for at least one full year before the application deadline.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not try to tailor your entire profile to just one award.

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