Awards & grants

Awarded annually to a full- or part-time student in the Dalhousie University MScN or PhD in Nursing program whose thesis has the potential to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge and whose research focuses on issues related to individuals or families living with chronic illness.

Dr. Robert P. Parkin established the scholarship fund as an initiative to assist in the education of well-trained nurse practitioners.

This renewable scholarship is awarded to full- or part-time students entering Master of Nursing program, Nurse Practitioner option.  The awarding committee will consider students with an outstanding GPA who have shown ability, interest, and commitment to work in underserviced communities

Established by the Dalhousie University Nursing Alumni Association, this award is given annually to a graduating student in the Master of Nursing program who has demonstrated significant leadership during her/his years of study.

The intent is to recognize a student who models leadership while managing the multiple responsibilities of a Master's student.

Students graduating in the Fall or Spring of the current academic year are eligible. Deadline for applications is April 30.

Provides financial assistance to a student who is studying in a non-thesis option of the Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie University and who has demonstrated excellence in clinical nursing practice at the end of the first year of study. The application deadline is May 31.

Awarded annually to a successful applicant for part-time study, whose academic background is outstanding and who demonstrates the contribution that they can make to nursing and health care as an outcome of graduate study in nursing.

This award supports a graduate student whose research is in the area of violence against women and/or children or people living in high-risk or disadvantaged environments.

Full- or part-time graduate students should apply by October 15, supplying a brief description of the work they propose to do in the area of violence.

Awarded annually to a graduate of the School of Nursing, Dalhousie University (from either the Baccalaureate or Masters degree program), who demonstrates potential for or shows active involvement in advancing the nursing profession in Canada.

Applicants must be accepted as a full-time student or have completed three credits (1/3 of a graduate program) as a part-time student in a recognized School of Nursing. The deadline for application is May 31.

Established to recognize Helen Watson’s lifelong commitment to promoting excellence in community health nursing practice.

Applicants must be enrolled in the PhD (Nursing) program; normally have a minimum GPA of 3.66 in their previous degree; and submit a letter outlining their contribution to nursing leadership, how their research will improve health outcomes in their chosen practice area, and how their research will influence health and social policy to improve health and the health care system.

Awarded annually to a student(s) enrolled in the PhD (Nursing) program.

Awarded to recognize outstanding scholarship by qualified nurses and/or nursing students that will advanced knowledge in the area of nursing science and practice.  The applicant must be an active member of the Rho Rho Chapter.

Awarded annually to a student in the Nurse Practitioner option of the Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie University who has demonstrated clinical excellence and professional growth.

Awarded annually to a student in the Nurse Practitioner option of the Master of Nursing program at Dalhousie.

Awarded annually to a full-time student entering the Master of Nursing or Master of Science in Nursing program at Dalhousie who has demonstrated leadership qualities.

Awarded annually to assist a student entering a graduate nursing program at Dalhousie with the intention of furthering their studies in the area of mental health.

The prize is awarded to one or more graduates of the Nurse Practitioner program who in the judgment of the faculty show(s) the most promise for contributing to the health of a disadvantaged Canadian community.