Supporting Indigenous Nursing Students: CFNU’s $1,000 Scholarship for New Brunswick

Are you an Indigenous student working toward your nursing career? The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) can help make your journey a little easier.

Through a new scholarship initiative, CFNU established a yearly $1,000 scholarship to support Indigenous students enrolled in accredited nursing programs—whether you’re pursuing your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) or your Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) diploma.

Why This Scholarship Matters

CFNU is 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. For New Brunswick, the successful candidate is selected by the New Brunswick Nurses Union (NBNU), ensuring the process is tailored to local needs and values.

Who Can Apply

To be considered, you must:

• be an Indigenous student enrolled in the first year of a BScN or LPN program;

• be a relative of a past or present NBNU member;

• be in good academic standing at your institution; and

• submit your application form and required documents by September 30 of each year.

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Here’s what you need to do:

• Complete the application form (available at the link below).

• Submit a 250-word essay on “The Importance of Unionism in the Work Life of Nurses.”

• Attach a certification of academic achievement (transcript of academic record) or a letter of reference from your teacher(s).

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive financial support and recognition as a future leader in nursing!

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