CNSA 2SLGBTQ+ Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ and are currently enrolled in a Canadian nursing program.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$3,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Membership in the CNSA (Canadian Nurses Association)
Self-identification as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community
Current enrollment in a Canadian RPN, LPN, or RN program
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 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 member of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNSA — the national professional organization for nurses) who identifies as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle, so you should check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the organization that provides funding for nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact deadline before you apply. You will need to check your application portal to see when and how you will be notified of the results. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award or the total number of applicants.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 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 also be a member of the CNSA (the national professional organization for nurses) and self-identify as part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. Finally, you must be currently enrolled in a baccalaureate level RPN (Registered Practical Nurse), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RN (Registered Nurse) program in Canada.

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 undergraduate students
Studying RPN, LPN or RN

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

StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application. Since one single online form covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, ensure your profile is completely detailed so the committee can match you to multiple potential awards.
RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because of the identity requirement. With over 135 awards spread across many categories, this is still a merit-based competition; focus heavily on your academic and professional achievements.

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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