Frances Moran Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $10,000 for Indigenous nursing students pursuing a PhD — applications open each December.

Published by G Paul · last checked April 23, 2026

Up to

$10,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Complete the single online application at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Indigenous identity
Enrollment in a PhD level program

About this award

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 working toward your PhD. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle, so you should 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 from the organisers via the methods listed 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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, though they do not publish the specific number of winners for this PhD award.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 one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous nursing student at the PhD level. You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as those for 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 graduate students
Studying 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

StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application. Since one single online form covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, spend your time perfecting one comprehensive profile rather than trying to find multiple portals.
RealismAvoid ignoring the merit-based nature of the award. With over 135 scholarships given across all levels, competition is steady. Focus your application on your unique identity as an Indigenous scholar to stand out.

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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