New Brunswick PhD Nursing Scholarship

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $10,000 for your PhD in nursing if you are a registered nurse in New Brunswick — apply between December and late January.

Published by G Paul · last checked April 23, 2026

Up to

$10,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Graduate

Open to

New Brunswick

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What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Registration as a nurse in New Brunswick
Enrollment in a PhD level nursing program
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a recognized Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)

About this award

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 domain of practice. Applications open each December and typically close in late January for the following academic year. No specific time zone is posted, so check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) website for the exact closing hour. You will hear back through the application portal or email, though the exact notification date isn't listed. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for the PhD level specifically. Ask the CNF how many PhD awards they typically grant 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 a one-time award or renewable and what GPA or enrollment status you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a registered nurse in New Brunswick studying at the PhD level from any domain of practice. Additionally, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and enrolled in a Canadian nursing program, such as those for RN (Registered Nurses), IEN (Internationally Educated Nurses), NP (Nurse Practitioners), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurses), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurses).

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Open to graduate students
Resident of New Brunswick
Studying Nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Academic MeritAvoid providing a generic list of grades. Instead, highlight how your PhD research solves a specific problem in New Brunswick's healthcare system. Detail exactly how your study improves patient outcomes.
StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application from other CNF awards. Since one single online application covers every scholarship you qualify for, ensure your profile is exhaustive and updated to match all potential tiers.
RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win because you are in a PhD program. With over 135 awards spread across five different levels of study, competition is high. Apply early in January to avoid technical glitches with the portal.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on December 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

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