Overview

 

The Canadian Nurses Foundation is the only National foundation solely committed to promoting the health and patient care of Canadians by financially supporting Canadian Nurses engaged in higher education, research, home health-care and specialty certification; advocating dissemination andd utilization of nursing knowledge.

 

Study Awards are supported by the Scholarship Fund Trust Accounts investment income as designated by CNF donors, and by contributions made by corporate and individuals donors. CNF gives nurses across Canada approximately $275,000 annually in scholarships and certification awards.

 

The awards have different values, depending on the level. Generally the average¹ value is:

Baccalaureate level from $1,000 to $3,000

Master and Nurse Practitioner level from $3,000 to $5,000

PhD level from $3,000 to $6,000

 

For a summary of 2012-2013 awards click here.

 

Awards are limited to Canadian citizens or permanent residents who are studying in Canada at a Canadian university or college.

 

You must have already completed, or be in the process of completing, at least one year in a nursing program, and have at least two more semesters to complete after the application deadline.

 

An exception may be made for applicants registered in a Doctor of Nursing Practice program, if there is no equivalent prograt at a Canadian University.

 

¹ Award values can vary from the average indicated.