Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
AstraZeneca
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your doctoral nursing studies in diabetes, oncology, or respiratory care — apply between December and late January.
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 doctoral nursing student specializing in diabetes, oncology, or respiratory nursing care. 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 selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they don't publish exactly how many go to this specific award — ask the CNF how many doctoral spots are available 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
- Doctoral — study level
- Studying diabetes, oncology, respiratory nursing care — 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 writing a generic summary of your degree.
Winners instead clearly link their doctoral research to specific improvements in diabetes, oncology, or respiratory care outcomes.
Detail exactly how your work helps patients in these fields.
Many students provide basic academic references.
Winners secure letters from clinical supervisors who can vouch for their specialized skills in respiratory or oncology settings.
Get a reference who can speak to your impact on patient care.