Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Frances Moran Award
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your PhD in nursing if you are an Indigenous student — apply online between December and late January.
You can receive up to $10,000 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 an Indigenous nursing student pursuing a PhD (a doctoral degree). 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's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back through the application portal or email, though you should ask the provider for the exact notification date. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization supporting nursing education) awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award — ask them how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 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 — 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 listing your achievements without explaining your connection to your community.
Winners instead describe how their PhD research will specifically improve healthcare outcomes for Indigenous peoples.
Detail exactly who will benefit from your work.
The biggest mistake is using generic letters of recommendation.
Winners instead provide referees who can speak to both their academic rigor and their cultural leadership.
Ensure your references use specific examples of your work in nursing.