Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Erin Hogg Northern Nursing Award
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing degree if you plan to work in Canada's North — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $3,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nursing student dedicated to serving communities in Canada's North. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact current-cycle dates. You will hear back through the application portal or email, though the exact notification date isn't listed. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they don't publish the exact number of winners for this specific award or the total number of applicants. Ask the CNF how many people usually apply 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
- Undergraduate — study level
- 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.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
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 giving a vague answer about where you want to work.
Winners instead provide a clear, passionate explanation of why they are drawn to northern communities and how they plan to serve those regions.
Be specific about the geography or the type of care you want to provide in the North.
Many students forget to connect their personal history to their career choice.
If you are an Indigenous applicant, share how your heritage and community ties drive your desire to work in the North.
Use a reference letter from a mentor or professor who can vouch for your commitment to rural or remote healthcare.