Tylenol Fund for Equity and Diversity

About this award

Get up to $10,000 for your nursing studies if you identify as a member of a marginalized community or conduct research on systemic inequities—apply each January.

The amount you receive depends on your level of study. If you are in a Baccalaureate (Bachelor's degree) program, you can get up to $3,000. Those in Masters or Nurse Practitioner programs can receive up to $5,000, and Doctoral or PhD students can get up to $10,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you self-identify as a member of a marginalized community, or if your research focuses on marginalized populations and the field of equity, diversity, and systemic inequities. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is listed, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will hear back through the application portal or via 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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of applicants they receive each cycle. 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
• ✓ Studying nursing, equity, diversity, systemic inequities — 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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