Extendicare Scholarship in Gerontology

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Up to $5,000 for a nursing Masters if you plan to work, teach or research in gerontology or long-term care. Apply between December and late January.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$5,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

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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)
Masters level of study

About this award

You can receive up to $5,000 for your Masters level of study. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nurse dedicated to improving the lives of seniors through practice, teaching, or research in gerontology (the study of aging) or long-term care. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will need to check your application portal or email for notification of the results. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific gerontology award. 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 pursuing a Masters level of study and intend to practice, teach, or research in gerontology or long-term care.

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 gerontology, long term care or 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

Research StatementAvoid writing a generic goal to "help seniors." Instead, describe a specific gap in long-term care you want to fix through your Masters research or teaching practice. Detail exactly how your degree will improve geriatric patient outcomes.
StrategySince one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not treat this as a separate form. Spend your time polishing one comprehensive set of answers that highlights your strengths across all the different categories you might fit.
RealismWith over 135 awards given across many tiers, the competition is steady. Focus your application on your unique niche in long-term care to stand out from the general pool of nursing applicants.

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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