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Elanor Jean Martin Award

Get up to $5,000 for your Masters level studies in neuro-surgical or cancer nursing — applications open each December.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 23, 2026

$5,000

Total value

Dec 1, 2026

Next deadline

Canadian Nurses Foundation

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What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Proof of enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
For Elanor Jean Martin Award applicants: proof of enrollment in a Masters level program specializing in neuro-surgical nursing or cancer nursing

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 Masters level student specializing in neuro-surgical nursing or cancer nursing. 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 check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm the exact deadline 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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award. 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 a one-time award 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 Masters level student studying neuro-surgical nursing or cancer nursing.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to graduate students
Studying neuro surgical nursing or cancer nursing

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Specialization

Avoid writing a general nursing essay.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for neuro-surgical or cancer nursing with concrete examples of your clinical interests.

Detail exactly why you chose this specialty.

Support

Avoid providing generic character references.

Instead, use referees who can speak to your specialized skill set in oncology or neurosurgery.

Ensure your referee mentions your aptitude for these specific fields.

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