Karen Graham Northern Nursing Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you are from Canada's North — applications typically open in December.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$3,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

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)
Being a nursing student from Canada's North

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate level 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 nursing student from Canada's North who is pursuing a bachelor's degree. Applications typically open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. The exact closing date for the current cycle is not posted publicly, so before you start your application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization that supports nursing education) 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. 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 competition depends on the number of applicants in your category. 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 nursing student from Canada's North. 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 specific award is for those at the baccalaureate level of study.

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

StrategySince one single application covers every CNF scholarship you qualify for, do not try to create multiple accounts. Focus on one comprehensive profile that highlights all your strengths.
RealismWith over 135 scholarships available across all tiers, your odds are better than with a single-winner prize, but you still need a strong merit-based case 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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