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CBNA Scholarships

Investing in Black Nursing Excellence. Building Canada's Healthcare Future.

CBNA scholarships remove financial barriers and recognize leadership so Black nursing students and early-career nurses can thrive — strengthening Canada's healthcare pipeline for generations to come.

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Black healthcare professionals in scrubs standing together in a clinical setting with a Canadian flag
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Why CBNA Scholarships Matter

We alleviate the cost of education so Black nursing students can focus on academic success and excellence — not just surviving tuition and living costs.

Award categories

Award of Excellence

Recognizes academic strength, leadership development, and professional advancement in nursing — supporting excellence on the path to leadership.

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Community Impact Award

Recognizes demonstrated leadership, service, advocacy, and meaningful impact within Black communities and beyond.

Scholarship recipients at Sunnybrook Canadian Simulation Centre

Past Scholarship Recipients

  • Portrait of Naome Samantha Tuyishime, 2025 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Naome Samantha TuyishimeCommunity Impact Recipient · 2025
  • Portrait of Prosper Ukachukwu, 2025 CBNA Angel Fund recipient
    Prosper UkachukwuAngel Fund Recipient · 2025
  • Portrait of Ashanika Hines, 2026 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Ashanika HinesCommunity Impact Recipient · 2026
  • Portrait of Ademide Abogunrin, 2026 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Ademide AbogunrinCommunity Impact Recipient · 2026
  • Portrait of Tayo Akinola, 2026 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Tayo AkinolaCommunity Impact Recipient · 2026
  • Portrait of Dejano Duncan, 2026 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Dejano DuncanCommunity Impact Recipient · 2026
  • Portrait of Juliett Saunders Hill, 2026 CBNA Excellence in Nursing recipient
    Juliett Saunders HillExcellence in Nursing Recipient · 2026
  • Portrait of Fatumata Elena Barri, 2025 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Fatumata Elena BarriCommunity Impact Recipient · 2025
  • Portrait of Mabinty Toure, 2026 CBNA Community Impact recipient
    Mabinty ToureCommunity Impact Recipient · 2026

Who can apply and how to apply

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be active CBNA members and meet the following criteria:

  • Black nursing student enrolled in an accredited program in Canada
  • Full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student
  • Demonstrated academic achievement
  • Commitment to leadership, community, or advocacy
  • Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person

How to Apply

Submit your completed application package to: infocbna@gmail.com

Subject line: CBNA Scholarship Application

  • Personal statement (500–1500 words)
  • Official transcripts
  • Proof of enrollment
  • Two letters of recommendation (Faculty + Chapter President/VP)
  • Resume or CV
  • Application submitted within 90 days of course end
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