Ted James Scholarship Award

About this award

Get up to $5,000 for your psychiatric nursing studies — apply online starting each December.

Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $3,000 for a baccalaureate (a four-year bachelor's degree) or up to $5,000 for a master's degree. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a dedicated mental health nurse looking to advance your credentials through higher education. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will hear back via the methods specified on their portal. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award or the total number of applicants. 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, Graduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying psychiatric 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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