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Through its national Scholarship and Bursary Program, the Canadian Nurses Foundation (CNF) proudly invests in the next generation of nursing leaders, innovators, researchers, and advocates. Our scholars are making extraordinary contributions to healthcare across Canada, advancing research, championing health equity, and improving the lives of Canadians. Made possible through the generosity of our donors and partners, these awards do more than alleviate financial barriers; they recognize excellence, empower potential, and support the remarkable individuals shaping the future of nursing. We are immensely proud of our scholars and the lasting impact they are making in communities from coast to coast to coast.
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2026 Scholarship & Bursary
Recipients
Baccalaureate & Nurse Practitioner

Alex Cameron
S.K. Hougestol Foundation Award

Amanda Frimpomaa
CNSA Parents in Nursing Award

Amanda Hurley
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Amanda Warren
Linda Hartwick Award

Andrea Salisbury
Sawer Sisers Nursing Award

Asha Jama
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Blaire Duke
Yvonne Andrews Award

Briana Ross
S.K. Hougestol Foundation Award

Camilla Wells
CNF Practical Nurse Award

Cayley Lindgreen
Anita George Memorial Nursing Scholarship

Chizube Ikeora
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Christina Zeng
CNSA BIPOC Award

Dejano Duncan
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Emma Thompson
Margaret F. Munro Scholarship

Farah Elgaweesh
CAPWHN/CNSA Perinatal and Women's Health Scholarship

Grace Mann
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Guninder Chahal
CNSA Environmental Award

Helena Harper
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Jasmine Chopra
CNSA 2SLGBTQIA+ Award

Jie Zhang
CNSA Environmental Award

JJ Diaz
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Julia Srbely
David Hill Award

Kiana Farrell
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Layla Michelakis
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Lujain Yasin
CNSA Mental Health Award

Maria Russell
Po-Ting Award

Mia Stokes
CNSA Diversability/Disability Award

Mireille Lemoine
CNSA 2SLGBTQIA+ Award

Natalie Pruim
CNSA Clinical Care

Owen Miaskowski
John J. Vanderlee Award for Male Nursing Students

Pritanshu Gill
WeRPN Award in Nursing Excellence

Rida Khan
CNSA Community Involvement Award

Samuel Proietti
Nova Scotia Nurses Award

Sara Horbay
Kathy Howe Nursing Leadership Scholarship

Sedat Karabulut
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Shi Wen Wang
CNSA Diversability/Disability Award

Vesela Ivanova
CAPWHN/CNSA Perinatal and Women's Health Scholarship

Wyatt Roach
Erin Hogg Northern Nursing Award

Ayah Khanafer
CNSA Education Award

Benjamin Huynh
CNSA Impact Award

Breanne Prostran-Cameron
S.K. Hougestol Foundation Award

Brynn Hoffart
CNSA Indigenous Award

Camryn Grace Collett
CNSA Impact Award

Cherin Lee
CNSA Education Award

Chloe Siu
CNSA BIPOC Award

Daniele Poli
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Emilia Semenec
Sharon Nield Memorial Award

Eva Boyd
CNSA Parents in Nursing Award

Faris Rajab
CNSA Mental Health Award

Fidelia Paschal-Esehin
CNSA Parents in Nursing Award

Hailey Rempel
Karen Graham Northern Nursing Award

Ikechukwu Nebedum
Taggart Parkes Foundation Bursary

Intisar Lawal
WeRPN Award in Nursing Excellence

Jillian Cormier
S.K. Hougestol Foundation Award

Jomana Farouk
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Karina Umaigba
CNSA Parents in Nursing Award

Lady Kissah Agoncillo
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Liguang Zhang
Taggart Parkes Foundation Bursary

Maddy Hutchinson
Eaton Award

Mark Wong Jr
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Miah Rands
CNSA Clinical Care

Mustafa Hussan
John J. Vanderlee Award for Male Nursing Students

Olayiwola Ifeoluwa
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Patricka Pusey
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Rachel Nwaudo
CNSA Community Involvement Award

Rachel Parish
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Sage Wellspring
CNSA Indigenous Award

Savanna Collison
CNF Indigenous Award

Shabana Siddeq
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Tasbirul Momen
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Tasbirul Momen
Tylenol Canada Bursary

Zinnia Maher-Watson
Tylenol Canada Bursary
Masters

Lori Turik
Vice Chair

Melanie Platt
Treasurer

Michael Church
Director

Shelly Philip LaForest
Director

Danielle Bourque Bearskin
Director

Maureen Charlebois
Director

Keirsten Smith
Director

Sophie MacRae
Director
Doctoral

Lori Turik
Vice Chair

Melanie Platt
Treasurer

Michael Church
Director

Shelly Philip LaForest
Director

Danielle Bourque Bearskin
Director

Maureen Charlebois
Director

Keirsten Smith
Director

Sophie MacRae
Director