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SANOFI Vaccines Scholarship in Public or Community Health

Get up to $5,000 for your Master Nursing program in Public or Community Health — applications open each December.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 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)
Verification of enrollment in a Master Nursing program in Public or Community Health

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 pursuing a Master Nursing program specifically focused on Public or Community Health. 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 at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award. 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

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be 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). Specifically for this award, you must be in a Master Nursing program in Public or Community Health.

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, Public Health or Community Health

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

Academic Focus

Avoid writing a generic personal statement.

Instead, highlight your specific commitment to public or community health with real-world examples of how you want to improve community wellness.

Support

Many students provide vague references.

Secure letters from clinical supervisors or professors who can vouch for your specific skills in community health settings.

Strategy

Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not try to tailor separate versions.

Instead, ensure your primary profile is comprehensive and clearly lists your specialization in public health.

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