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Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $10,000 for your doctoral nursing studies in diabetes, oncology, or respiratory care — apply between December and late January.

Published by · last checked April 23, 2026

Up to
$10,000
Next deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Level
Graduate
Open to
Across Canada
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What you will need

  • Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
  • Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
  • Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
  • Doctoral level of study

About this award

You can receive up to $10,000 for your doctoral studies. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and 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 and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing date and time this year. You will hear back through the application portal or email. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask the CNF how many doctoral awards they typically grant so you can judge your odds.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.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program such as RN (Registered Nurse), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse), NP (Nurse Practitioner), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurse). Specifically for this award, you must be pursuing a doctoral level of study and focusing your research or practice on diabetes, oncology, or respiratory nursing care.

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 diabetes, oncology or respiratory nursing care

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. 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 all levels, the competition is spread out, but doctoral slots are fewer than baccalaureate ones. Focus your application on the unique impact of your specialized research to stand out from other PhD candidates.

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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