Dr. Helen K. Mussallem Fellowship Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $5,000 for your Masters level nursing studies in Canada — applications typically open each December.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$5,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Complete the single online application at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Masters level study

About this award

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 dedicated nursing student pursuing a Masters degree in Canada. Applications open each December for the following academic year and usually close in late January. The exact closing date for the current cycle is not posted publicly, so before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close 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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific fellowship. 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 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 a nursing student at the Masters level.

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 nursing

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, winners ensure their profile is exhaustive. Detail every aspect of your experience so the committee can match you to multiple awards.
RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win because you meet the basic criteria. With over 135 awards spread across many tiers, competition is high. Apply early in the December-January window to ensure your technical submission is successful.

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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