Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
CRNM Centennial Legacy
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Master's level nursing studies if you are a Manitoba resident registered with ARNM — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $5,000 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 practicing nurse in Manitoba pursuing a Master's degree to advance your clinical skills or leadership. 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 national organization supporting nursing education) awards committee selects 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 They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask them how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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
- Graduate — study level
- Resident of MB — provincial eligibility
- Studying nursing — 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 essay.
Winners instead highlight their specific contributions to nursing in Manitoba and link their Master's goals to better patient outcomes in their local community.
The biggest mistake is using a personal friend.
Winners instead provide references from clinical supervisors or healthcare administrators who can vouch for their practicing register status and professional growth.
The biggest mistake is applying for multiple awards separately.
Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, focus on making one high-quality submission that emphasizes your unique strengths.