Bianca Beyer Award
$ 10,000
Up to $10,000
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Bianca Beyer Award
Get up to $10,000 for your PhD in nursing — apply between December and late January.
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026
$10,000
Total value
Dec 1, 2026
Next deadline
Canadian Nurses Foundation
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What you will need
- Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
- Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
- Proof of enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
- Verification of PhD-level study in nursing
About this award
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 dedicated nursing student pursuing your doctoral degree. Applications open each December and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm the exact closing date this year. You will hear back through the application portal or email. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, though they do not publish the specific number of winners for this individual award.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 one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be currently enrolled in a Canadian nursing program (such as RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN) and specifically be a nursing student at the PhD level.
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Open to graduate students
- Studying nursing
How to apply
Read the award's own 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.
More details
Academic Record
Avoid providing only a list of grades.
Instead, highlight the impact of your doctoral research and how it improves patient care.
Provide a clear summary of your thesis goals.
References
Avoid using a generic character reference.
Instead, use a faculty advisor who can speak specifically to your research capabilities and clinical leadership.
Strategy
Avoid treating this as a separate application.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Can international students apply?
No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
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