Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
New Brunswick PhD Nursing Scholarship
About this award
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.
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 practicing in New Brunswick who is pursuing the highest level of academic achievement in your field. 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 that supports nursing education) program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close this year. You will hear back via the methods listed on their portal. The CNF awards committee chooses winners based on merit. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, but selection criteria aren't published — ask the CNF how winners are chosen and roughly 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
- 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 providing only a transcript without context.
Winners instead highlight how their PhD research specifically improves nursing practice in New Brunswick.
Mention exactly how your domain of practice benefits from your advanced study.
The biggest mistake is using general character references.
Winners instead use supervisors who can vouch for their clinical skills and academic potential.
Ensure your referees can speak to both your role as a nurse and your capacity for doctoral research.