CFNU Nursing Student Scholarship

Each year, MNU awards one (1) $1,000 scholarship in this category, made possible through the support of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU). This scholarship aims to support nursing students who demonstrate passion, commitment, and alignment with the intent of the award.

Application Deadline is October 15th.

What you need to know before applying

• Applications are accepted from students enrolled in a Nursing Program (Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse) at a Manitoba institution.
• Nurses enrolled in a post diploma or post degree program are not eligible.
• Applicants may apply for the scholarship in any year of their Nursing program.
• Applicants have not previously been awarded an MNU or CFNU Scholarship.
• Applicants must be Manitoba residents.
• Applicants must be willing to have their essay published in part or total.
• Note: An additional point will be granted for Canadian Nursing Student Association (CNSA) involvement.

Application Criteria & Selection Process

• A selection committee, whose decisions are final, will award the scholarships. Funds will be forwarded to the successful applicant(s) prior to year-end.
• Only the successful applicant(s) will be notified.
• Upon request, the successful applicant(s) must provide a Social Insurance Number (SIN) as per CRA regulations.
• Scholarship recipients agree to apply the monies received to tuition fees, or living expenses and to advise the MNU of any fundamental change in their program to which the scholarship received applies.
• Scholarship recipients who withdraw from the program must advise the MNU office or the Scholarship Committee Chair within one week of doing so. Full or partial repayment of the scholarship monies may be required, after review of individual circumstances.

Application Checklist

• I am a Manitoba Resident
• I am enrolled in a Nursing program at a Manitoba institution
• I am enclosing proof of my CURRENT enrollment (transcript or official letter)
• I am enclosing my essay (250-300 words)
• I have not previously received an MNU Scholarship or CFNU Scholarship
• I am willing to have my essay published in part or whole with my name withheld for privacy

Complete the online submission and be sure to include:

1. An essay of 250-300 words describing your nursing journey, your career aspiration, and how the scholarship will support your goals.
2. Documentation of your current enrollment in the Nursing program. A letter of acceptance in the Nursing program is not sufficient. Your application will be considered incomplete without this documentation.