The Tecla Lin and Nelia Laroza Memorial Award

Canadian Nurses Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse) bridging program in Canada — apply between December and late January.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Up to
$3,000
Deadline
Jan 31, 2026
Level
Certificate
Open to
Across Canada

Applications are closed for this cycle

Applications are not open right now (they last closed Jan 31, 2026). Many awards like this one run again each year, so we re-check this page and update it when the next cycle opens. Last verified Aug 31, 2026.

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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)
  • Currently in an IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse) bridging program

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 through this award. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an internationally educated nurse working to integrate your skills into the Canadian healthcare system through a bridging program. 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, so you should check the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF — the national organization supporting nursing education) program page at cnf-fiic.ca/scholarships/ to confirm the exact deadline before you apply. 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 They award over 135 scholarships per year across all their different funding tiers, but they do not publish the exact number of winners for this specific memorial award — ask the CNF how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds.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 if you can apply again.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an internationally educated nurse currently enrolled in an IEN (Internationally Educated Nurse) bridging program. You must also be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and be enrolled in a Canadian nursing program such as RN (Registered Nurse), IEN, NP (Nurse Practitioner), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), or RPN (Registered Practical Nurse).

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 certificate students
  • Studying Nursing

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

    Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

  2. This round closed on January 31, 2026

    Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

  • StrategySince one single application covers every CNF scholarship you are eligible for, do not try to tailor separate versions. Instead, create one comprehensive profile that highlights all your strengths, as the committee reviews your data for multiple potential awards at once.
  • RealismWith over 135 awards given across all tiers, the competition is spread out. However, bridging programs are specialized, so your best chance is to emphasize your unique international background and your commitment to the Canadian nursing profession.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on January 31, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

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

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