Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Marilynne Convey Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association Of Canada (AAMAC) Award
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Master's level nursing research in oncology or haematology — 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 Master's level nursing student dedicated to improving patient care through research in cancer or blood disorders. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific notification date is posted publicly — before you start the 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. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but selection criteria aren't published — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask the CNF 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. To keep this award, you must write an article about your scholarship and the impact of your work on the nursing community for the AAMAC (Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada — a patient support organization) newsletter. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with the CNF 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 oncology, haematology — 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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
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 generic research goal.
Winners instead focus specifically on bone marrow failure disorders and explain exactly how their findings will help the nursing community.
Detail your specific interest in haematology or oncology to stand out.
The biggest mistake is providing a standard academic reference.
Winners instead secure letters from mentors who can vouch for their clinical impact in oncology settings.
Get a reference who knows your passion for patient advocacy.