CNSA Disability / Diversability Award

CNSA members who self-identify as having a diversability or disability and are enrolled in an RPN, LPN, or RN program in Canada may apply.

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.