Canadian Nurses Foundation · National
Sharon Nield Memorial Award
About this award
Get up to $3,000 for your baccalaureate nursing studies — apply online between December and late January.
You can receive up to $3,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are currently pursuing your bachelor's degree in nursing and want to advance your professional training. 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's 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, though you should ask the provider for the exact notification date. The CNF (Canadian Nurses Foundation — the national organization supporting nursing education) awards committee selects winners based on merit. They give out over 135 scholarships per year across all tiers, so ask them how many applicants they typically receive for this specific award to 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.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- 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 listing your duties without explaining their impact.
Winners instead describe specific patient outcomes or leadership moments that prove their merit.
Write about a time you improved a clinical process or helped a patient in a way that went beyond basic requirements.
The biggest mistake is using a general professor who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a clinical instructor who has seen them work on a ward.
Provide a reference who can speak to your bedside manner and technical skills specifically.