Sigma Theta Tau International Doctoral Scholarship

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD dissertation in nursing — applications typically open in December and close in late January.

You can receive up to $10,000 for this award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nurse currently working on your PhD dissertation. Applications typically open each December for the following academic year and close in late January. No specific date or time zone is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will need to ask the provider how and when you will be notified of the results. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the organization that provides funding for nursing education) awards over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. 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
• ✓ Graduate — study level
• ✓ Studying Nursing — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Submit by December 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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