Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Military Nurses of Canada Award
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Master's level nursing studies — apply between December and late January.
You can receive up to $5,000 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 nursing student with a connection to the military, such as being a current or former military nurse or a relative of one. 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's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization supporting nursing education) awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish exactly how many people win this specific award — ask them how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 — 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 failing to highlight your military connection.
Winners instead clearly explain their relationship to the service or their own history as a military nurse to match the provider's preference.
Many students provide generic letters.
Winners secure references from commanding officers or senior nursing leadership who can vouch for their discipline and clinical skill.
Since one single application covers every CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation) scholarship you qualify for, do not try to create multiple accounts.
Focus on one high-quality submission that emphasizes your merit and military ties.