Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CNSA 2SLGBTQ+ Award
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you identify as 2SLGBTQ+ — apply between December and late January.
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 2SLGBTQ+ community and are pursuing your nursing degree. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific notification date is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the organization that supports nursing education) awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask them how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Studying RPN, LPN, RN — 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 being vague about your experience.
Winners instead share specific stories about how their identity as a 2SLGBTQ+ person informs their approach to patient care and advocacy.
Describe a concrete moment where your perspective improved a healthcare interaction.
Many students just list their clinical instructors.
Winners instead secure references who can speak to their leadership within the 2SLGBTQ+ community or their commitment to inclusive healthcare practices.
Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, don't treat this as a standalone form.