Be sure to check nsnu.ca/calendar for upcoming scholarship application deadlines. 

The Education Committee shall also select the recipient for the CFNU's two $1,000 Scholarships.  These scholarships are awarded to an unlicensed student enrolled in an accredited nursing education program in Nova Scotia. It is hoped that the recipient of these scholarships will one day show leadership within the CFNU.

Criteria for CFNU Scholarship:

Scholarship is awarded at the NSNU Annual General Meeting. A new cycle of applications is required following each AGM. 

Complete and submit the following form to the chad.obrien [at] nsnu.ca:

TO APPLY: CFNU Scholarship Application
 

CFNU Indigenous Student Scholarship:

The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) offers an annual $1,000 student scholarship to a nursing student who identifies as Indigenous. The scholarship is intended to assist Indigenous students in accredited nursing education programs throughout Canada. It is hoped that students who choose to access this scholarship will show nursing leadership within their provincial nurses’ unions.

CFNU and NSNU are committed to fostering future leaders in nursing, especially within Indigenous communities. By providing financial support, the federation hopes to encourage Indigenous students to not only succeed academically but also to grow as leaders within their provincial nurses’ unions in the future. 

TO APPLY: CFNU Indigenous Student Scholarship Application
 

CFNU Bursary: Kathleen Connors Rural & Remote:

This $1000 bursary, provided by the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, is offered to nurses at any stage of their career who are serving in rural communities. Named in honour of Kathleen Connors, a key figure in the founding of the CFNU and a pioneer in nurse advocacy, the bursary intends to support ongoing professional development with the goal of strengthening healthcare in underserved, rural areas.

• The deadline to apply is March 13, 2026.

TO APPLY: Kathleen Connors Bursary Application