Canadian Nurses Foundation Scholarships

Canadian citizens or permanent residents enrolled in Canadian nursing programs (RN, LPN/RPN, NP, IEN bridging, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral) may apply through one unified application covering 135+ merit scholarships and need-based bursaries.

Typical awards range up to $3,000 for baccalaureate/practical nursing, up to $5,000 for master's/NP, and up to $10,000 for doctoral study; about one in five applicants receives funding.

Apply January 1 through mid-March each year (2026 cycle closed); recipients notified in July with cheques in September or December.

Canada's national nursing foundation supporting nursing education and practice advancement nationwide.