Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Dr. Kathryn J Hannah Nursing Informatics Scholarship
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your Masters or PhD in nursing informatics — apply online starting each December.
Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $5,000 for a Masters degree or up to $10,000 for a Doctoral / PhD level program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a registered nurse specializing in informatics, focusing on how data and technology improve patient care. Applications open each December for the following academic year 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 when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified in the online portal. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but selection criteria aren't published — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the CNF 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 CNF 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
- Studying Nursing Informatics, nursing program — 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 general nursing essay.
Winners instead highlight their specific work with healthcare data and technology.
Detail exactly how your informatics expertise improves clinical outcomes.
Many applicants provide generic letters.
Winners secure references from supervisors who can vouch for their technical skills in informatics and their impact on the healthcare system.
Since one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, don't try to create separate profiles.