Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
NANB/TD Meloche Monnex Centennial Doctoral Scholarship
About this award
Get up to $10,000 for your doctoral studies if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick — apply online starting each December.
You can receive up to $10,000 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 pursuing a PhD and want to advance your expertise regardless of your specific area of nursing. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific time zone is posted publicly — before you start the application, check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization providing financial support to nurses) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods specified in the online portal. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific doctoral award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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. 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
- Doctoral — 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 writing a generic summary of your studies.
Winners instead connect their PhD research to a specific problem currently facing the New Brunswick healthcare system.
Detail exactly how your findings will improve patient care in your province.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you as a student.
Winners instead include a referee who can speak to your clinical impact as a registered nurse.
Get a letter from a supervisor who has seen your work on the floor.