CNSA Community Involvement Award

CNSA members may apply for this award recognizing community involvement during the academic year at the local, regional, or national level, including harm reduction, health promotion, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.

This CNSA member award is valued at $1,000 and is granted through the Canadian Nurses Foundation's annual scholarship program.

One Canadian Nurses Foundation application covers every award you qualify for. The application opens January 1 and closes in mid-March each year (the 2026 cycle closed March 17, 2026); recipients are notified in July, and each applicant can receive at most one award per year.

Applicants submit a resume or CV, confirmation of registration from their school, transcripts (unofficial accepted), and one or two references from academic supervisors, who complete a short competency assessment through the application portal. Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and enrollment in a Canadian nursing program are required.