Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Ginette Lemire Rodger Award
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Masters in Nursing Administration — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $5,000 for this award. 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 advancing your career specifically in the field of Nursing Administration. 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 (CNF — the national organization supporting 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. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many people apply or the specific odds for this award — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive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 Administration — 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 writing a general nursing essay.
Winners instead focus heavily on their specific goals within Nursing Administration and show why leadership in this niche matters.
Detail your vision for improving healthcare systems in your statement.
The biggest mistake is providing generic character references.
Winners instead use referees who can speak directly to their administrative potential and leadership skills.
Get a letter from a supervisor who has seen you manage a team or project.