Nightingale - Po Ting Scholarship

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you are interested in working in home care — applications open each December.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$3,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Online application submitted via cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Baccalaureate level of study
Statement of interest in working in home care

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 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 nursing student at the baccalaureate level who is passionate about providing care to patients in their own homes. Applications open each December for the following academic year and typically close in late January. No specific date is posted publicly for the current cycle — before you start your 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 through the application portal or email. Winners are chosen based on merit by the CNF awards committee. They award over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, so competition depends on the number of applicants in your category. Ask the CNF how many students typically apply for this specific award 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 one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. You must be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program (such as RN — Registered Nurse, IEN — Internationally Educated Nurse, NP — Nurse Practitioner, LPN — Licensed Practical Nurse, or RPN — Registered Practical Nurse). Specifically for this award, you must be a nursing student at the baccalaureate level who is interested in working in home care.

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 undergraduate students
Studying nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Home Care InterestAvoid giving a generic answer about liking nursing. Instead, describe a specific reason why you prefer home care over hospital settings, such as the ability to build deeper patient relationships. Mention a specific experience or goal related to community health.

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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