Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
ARNNL Education and Research Trust 25th Anniversary Scholarship
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your PhD studies in nursing if you are an RN based in Newfoundland — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $10,000 for your 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 Registered Nurse (RN — a nurse who has completed a bachelor's degree and passed a licensing exam) pursuing a PhD in Newfoundland. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will hear back through the application portal or email, though the exact notification date isn't listed. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they don't publish exactly how many students win this specific PhD award—ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. 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.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Graduate — study level
- Resident of NL — provincial eligibility
- Studying nursing — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing your grades without context.
Winners instead explain how their PhD research in Newfoundland solves a specific healthcare problem.
Detail your research goals clearly in your application.
The biggest mistake is using a general supervisor who barely knows your work.
Winners instead provide referees who can speak to their clinical skills as an RN and their potential as a researcher.
Ensure your references highlight your leadership in the field.