Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
NANB Masters Scholarship
About this award
Get up to $5,000 for your Masters in nursing if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick — 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 registered nurse in New Brunswick who is advancing your expertise through a graduate degree. Applications open each December and close late January for the following academic year. No specific notification date is posted publicly — before you start the application, check 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 providing financial support to nurses) awards committee selects winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but selection criteria aren't published — ask the foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask 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 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
- 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 duties without explaining their impact.
Winners instead use specific examples of how their Masters study will improve patient care in New Brunswick.
Describe a real-world problem you want to solve.
The biggest mistake is using a general supervisor who barely knows your clinical work.
Winners instead choose a mentor who can speak to your leadership and academic potential.
Provide a referee who has seen your growth in a professional setting.