Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships

Scholarship Value: $10,000

Awards Available: 135

Award Deadline: Register to View


The Canadian Nurses Foundation provides scholarships and bursaries for nursing students across Canada at the Baccalaureate, Masters and Ph.D. levels. Scholarships are awarded based on merit and bursaries are awarded on need.

Proud to offer more than 135 awards in support of nursing education.

The Application Process

Are you an outstanding nursing student currently studying in Canada? Do you need money to help pay for books, tuition, and the occasional coffee? If you answered YES, then you have come to the right place!

CNF offers a variety of scholarships with specific criteria to ONE IN FIVE applicants across Canada every year!

Eligibility:

  1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada.
  2. Must be enrolled in nursing program in Canada. RN, IEN, NP, LPN, RPN
  3. Must meet these program and timeline requirements.

Available Scholarships

Canadian Nurses Foundation is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to supporting nursing education across Canada. We provide a wide range of scholarships to nursing students who are pursuing baccalaureate, master’s, and Ph.D. degrees. These scholarships are awarded based on merit and can range from $750 to $10,000, depending on the level of study.

CNF is proud to offer more than 100 scholarships to deserving nursing students every year. The list of scholarships represents both current and past opportunities to provide financial support to students who have committed to advancing their education and pursuing careers in nursing. The Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing nursing education and fostering excellence in healthcare. Through our comprehensive scholarship program, we support nursing students across Canada at the baccalaureate, master’s, and Ph.D. levels, helping them achieve their academic and professional goals.

Our merit-based scholarships range from $750 to $10,000, depending on the level of study, providing critical financial assistance to aspiring nurses. Each year, CNF proudly awards over 100 scholarships to exceptional students who are committed to furthering their education and making a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Our growing list of scholarships reflects both current and past opportunities to invest in the next generation of nursing professionals. By supporting nursing students, we help strengthen the healthcare system and ensure that highly skilled nurses continue to provide quality care across Canada.

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