Nova Scotia Nurses Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies if you reside in Nova Scotia — apply between December and late January.

Published by G Paul · last checked September 23, 2026

Up to

$3,000

Next deadline

Dec 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Nova Scotia

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What you will need

Complete the single online application at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/
Canadian citizenship or permanent residency
Enrollment in a Canadian nursing program (RN, IEN, NP, LPN, or RPN)
Residency in Nova Scotia

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate level 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 or a practicing nurse living in Nova Scotia who wants to advance your education. 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) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact closing hour this year. You will hear back through the application portal or via email. The CNF awards committee selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, so you are competing with a large pool of nursing students nationwide. 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 also 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 residing in Nova Scotia or a nurse who is a member of CRNNS (the College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia — the regulatory body for nurses in the province).

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
Resident of Nova Scotia
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

MeritAvoid providing a generic list of grades. Instead, highlight specific clinical achievements and leadership moments in your nursing practice. Write about a time you improved patient care to show your merit.
StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application from other CNF awards. Since one single online application covers every scholarship you are eligible for, ensure your profile is completely detailed to maximize your chances across all tiers.
RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because you live in Nova Scotia. With over 135 awards spread across many different categories and tiers, you should treat this as a helpful supplement rather than your primary source of funding.

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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