Erin Hogg Northern Nursing Award

What you will need

• ✓ Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
• ✓ Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
• ✓ Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 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 nursing student committed to practicing your profession in the northern regions of Canada. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — 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 via the methods specified on their portal. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so competition depends on the number of applicants in your category. 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

You must be a baccalaureate student who intends to work in Canada's North. Priority is given to Indigenous applicants. To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and 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).

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 undergraduate students
• ✓ Studying nursing

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Career GoalsAvoid giving a vague answer about wanting to help people. Instead, provide a specific plan for why you want to work in Canada's North and which communities you aim to serve. Describe your connection to the region or your specific motivation for northern practice.
• StrategySince one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not try to create separate profiles. Focus on a high-quality, comprehensive primary application that highlights your merit and your intent to work in the North.
• RealismWith over 135 scholarships awarded across all tiers, your odds are better than with a single-winner prize, but you are competing with nursing students nationwide. Ensure your application clearly meets the 'North' criteria to stand out.

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