Certification Awards Program
Canadian Nurses Foundation provides partial reimbursements for CNA nursing specialty certification and renewal exams. Successful completion of the exam must be completed within the year of application.
Thanks to our partnership with the Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba and Nurses Association of New Brunswick, Canadian Nurses Foundation provides partial reimbursement support for Manitoba nurses and full reimbursement for New Brunswick nurses who are in pursuit of continuing education.
Certification
Awards
Are you a nurse that has just written or renewed your specialty exam? Congratulations! We need more nurses with specific skill sets to ensure excellence in patient care!
Canadian Nurses Foundation provides more than 50 certification awards each year to successful certification candidates. The awards help cover the cost of the initial or renewal certification application. Applications are open until mid-January each year to ensure both exam classes have an opportunity to apply.
Nurses must be certified in one of the CNA 22 specialties/areas of nursing practice. The application requires an uploaded PDF resume, as well as a small written portion.
Dates
- Application Opens: September 15
- Application Closes: January 15
- Application Review: February
- Application Notification: Applicants will be notified in April
- Award mailed out: June
Criteria
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be writing the 2025 CNA certification exam, certification renewal exam, or certification by continuous learning
- Not be receiving financial support from any other source to pay for the exam fee
NEW -NANB Certification
Awards
Calling All Newly Certified and Recertified Nurses in New Brunswick!
Have you recently written or renewed your CNA specialty exam? Congratulations! Your commitment to advancing your nursing expertise helps strengthen patient care across New Brunswick.
New this year: Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB) is offering full reimbursements for a number of New Brunswick nurses who achieve certification. It’s a wonderful opportunity to be recognized and supported for advancing your professional practice. These awards help offset the cost of your initial or renewal certification application.
Applications are open until mid-January, ensuring both spring and fall exam writers can apply.
Nurses must be certified in one of the CNA 22 specialties/areas of nursing practice. The application requires an uploaded PDF resume, as well as a small written portion
Continue leading excellence in nursing – apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!
Dates
- Application Opens: September 15
- Application Closes: January 15
- Application Review: February
- Application Notification: Applicants will be notified in April
- Award mailed out: June
Criteria
- Awarded to Registered Nurses in New Brunswick
- Must be a NANB member
- One or more awards will be available each year
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Must be writing the 2025 CNA certification exam, certification renewal exam, or certification by continuous learning
Continuing Education Awards
Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba Centennial Legacy Award
This Scholarship shall provide support to Manitoba nurses (LPNs, NPs, RNs and RPNs) from all domains of practice who are in pursuit of post-basic qualifications. This award is only available to Manitoba residents who are members of the Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba.
Are you a nurse enrolled in a post-basic program such as the Nurse Prescriber Advanced Certificate, Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) Certificate, Nursing Foot Care Program, Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, Perioperative Nursing Certificate, Wound Care Certificate and more?
Congratulations! You can apply for one of two $1,000 new Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba Centennial Legacy Awards to help support your continuing education pursuits.
Dates
- Application Opens: September 15
- Application Closes: January 15
- Application Review: February
- Application Notification: Applicants will be notified in June
- Awards mailed out: June
Criteria
- Must be a member of the Association of Regulated Nurses of Manitoba
- Must be a resident studying in Manitoba
- Must provide proof of acceptance in the program
- Must have completed CNF Continuing Education Awards application
