Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
NANB CNA Centennial Scholarship
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Master's in nursing if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick — apply online between December and late January.
You can receive up to $5,000 for this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick pursuing advanced leadership or specialized clinical skills at the graduate level. Applications open each December and close late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nurses) website for the exact closing hour. You will hear back through the application portal or email. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific award or the number of applicants. Ask the CNF how many people typically apply 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. 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
- Resident of NB — provincial eligibility
- 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 listing your grades without context.
Winners instead highlight how their Master's focus solves a specific problem in New Brunswick's healthcare system.
Mention a specific goal you have for your local community.
The biggest mistake is using a general supervisor who barely knows your work.
Winners use a mentor who can speak to your clinical growth and leadership potential.
Provide a referee who has seen you handle complex patient cases.