The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association (CGNA) is proud to offer our members the following research grant and scholarship opportunities.
Members are eligible to apply for research grants and scholarships if they are members of CGNA, with preference given to those with two consecutive years of membership.
The 2026 application period for grants and scholarship will open Wednesday, December 3, 2025 and will close Friday, February 20, 2026. Applications must be time stamped before 11:59 pm. Applications must be complete at the time of submission to be eligible for review.
Research Grants
CGNA offers research grants each year in support of small research projects examining an area of gerontological nursing practice up to $2500.
The research grant program is designed to support pilot studies which will lead to grant applications to larger funding agencies, or small studies focused on older adults and gerontological nursing for which other funding sources are limited. Please see research grant guidelines for details on format and content of research grant applications.
Ann. C Beckingham Scholarship
The Ann C. Beckingham Scholarship is provided to support outstanding Registered Nurses undertaking further education in a graduate degree program, preferably in the field of gerontological nursing, including Nurse Practitioner programs that focus on the care of older adults.
Memorial Scholarship
Memorial Scholarship is awarded to an outstanding nurse who is completing or renewing their gerontological nursing certification through the Canadian Nurses Association. At the time of application for the Memorial Scholarship, the nurse must be a CGNA member in good standing.
- Have successfully obtained gerontological nursing certification (GNC(C) ® or GPNC(C) ®) through the Canadian Nurses Association by initial writing of the certification exam, or
- Have successfully renewed gerontological nursing certification (GNC(C) ® or GPNC(C) ®) through the Canadian Nurses Association by rewriting of the certification exam or renewal through demonstration of continuous learning.