Ann Beckingham Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD studies in Gerontology — applications typically open in December and close in late January.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 14, 2026

Up to

$10,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Complete the online application at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Enrollment in a PhD level program

About this award

You can receive up to $10,000 for your doctoral studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a PhD student specializing in Gerontology (the study of aging and the elderly). Applications generally open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back through the funder's official channels, though the exact notification method isn't listed. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF (the Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization that supports nursing education) awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so you are competing with a large pool of applicants. Ask the Canadian Nurses Foundation during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the Canadian Nurses Foundation whether it's a one-time payment or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in a PhD level program in the field of Gerontology. Additionally, you must be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as those for RN (Registered Nurses), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses), NP (Nurse Practitioners), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurses).

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to graduate students
Studying Gerontology

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

RealismWith over 135 awards given across many tiers, the competition is significant. Treat this as a helpful supplement to your funding rather than your primary source of tuition support.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 14, 2026