Ted James Scholarship Award
$ 5,000
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Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Ted James Scholarship Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$5,000
Total value
Dec 1
Deadline
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your psychiatric nursing studies — apply between December and late January if you have two years of mental health nursing experience.
Depending on your program, you can receive up to $3,000 for a baccalaureate level or up to $5,000 for a masters level 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 dedicated mental health nurse advancing your education to better serve patients in psychiatric care. Applications open each December and typically close in late January. No specific time zone 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 closing date 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 their different funding tiers, so while there are many spots, the process is competitive. 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 payment 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
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
Experience
The biggest mistake is simply listing your job title.
Strategy
Winners instead describe the specific impact they had on patient outcomes in mental health settings.
Strategy
Detail exactly how your two years of experience prepared you for advanced study.
Support
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from clinical supervisors who can vouch for their psychiatric nursing skills and professional growth.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is treating this as a separate application.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident.
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