John J Vanderlee Award for Male Nursing Students

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for male nursing students in their second year or above of a Baccalaureate program — apply between December and late January.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$3,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

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)
Baccalaureate level study
Being in second-year of study or above

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 male student pursuing a nursing degree and have already completed your first year of study. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. The exact closing date for the current cycle is not posted publicly, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF, the national organization that supports nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the deadline before you apply. You will hear back through the application portal or email. 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 you can judge your odds based on that volume. 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 a one-time award or if you can apply again each year and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a male nursing student at the Baccalaureate level in your second year of study or above. You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as those for Registered Nurses (RN), Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN), Nurse Practitioners (NP), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), or Registered Practical Nurses (RPN).

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

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

MeritAvoid providing a generic list of grades. Instead, highlight specific clinical achievements and leadership moments in your nursing practice. Detail exactly how you've applied your skills in a healthcare setting.
StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application. Since one single online form covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, ensure your profile is exhaustive. List every qualification you have so the committee can match you to multiple potential awards.
RealismAvoid assuming a guarantee because of the high number of awards. While they give out over 135 scholarships annually, they are merit-based and highly sought after. Treat this as a competitive supplement to your funding rather than your primary source of tuition.

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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