Kathy Howe Nursing Leadership Fund

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $5,000 for your nursing leadership or business studies if you are a licensed nurse in Alberta with at least two years of experience.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Total value

$5,000

Deadline

Jan 31, 2026

Level

Graduate, Undergraduate

Open to

Alberta

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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
Membership in the Alberta Association of Nurses
Copy of your Alberta nursing license (LPN, RN, or NP)
Minimum two years of nursing experience

About this award

Depending on your level of study, you can receive up to $3,000 for a baccalaureate degree or up to $5,000 for a masters or nurse practitioner program. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an experienced nursing professional in Alberta looking to advance your leadership skills or business knowledge through further university education. Applications open each December and close in late January for the following academic year. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — 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 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 you are competing with a large pool of nursing students nationwide. 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 Canadian citizen or permanent resident enrolled in a Canadian nursing program. Specifically for this fund, you must be a member of the Alberta Association of Nurses and hold an Alberta nursing license as an LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), RN (Registered Nurse), or NP (Nurse Practitioner). You also need a minimum of two years of nursing experience. You must be enrolled in a baccalaureate degree in nursing, or a university accredited postgraduate program in nursing, leadership, or business.

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 or undergraduate students
Resident of Alberta
Studying nursing, leadership or business

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
This round closed on January 31, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

ExperienceAvoid simply listing your job title. Instead, describe specific leadership moments from your two-plus years of nursing, such as mentoring new staff or improving ward efficiency. Give concrete examples of how you led others.
LicensureDon't forget to attach their current Alberta license. Ensure your LPN, RN, or NP credentials are up to date and clearly visible in your upload so the committee doesn't have to hunt for your eligibility.
RealismWith over 135 awards given across many categories, your odds are better than with a single-winner prize, but it is still merit-based. Focus your application on how your degree will improve patient care in Alberta to stand out.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on January 31, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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