Financial Support

As one of Canada's leading research institutions, Western places great importance on helping students finance their education. While at Western, students are encouraged to devote their full energy to the successful completion of their studies, and the university works to ensure the availability of stable funding.

Some funding is awarded upon entry into a program, some is based on recommendations from the program, and others must be applied for by the student, either to Western University or to an external funding agency.

Complete information regarding funding and financial support for graduate students is available through the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

Bursaries and Awards

There are a number of application-based awards available. Please visit the Donor Funded Award Search and search for 'Nursing' under 'Search by Program.' Students will be notified by the program when applications are open each year.

Note: There are other awards available to graduate students across FHS. For more information, visit the FHS Donor and Other Awards.

Irene E. Nordwich Foundation Graduate Student Awards

The Irene E. Nordwich Foundation provides awards to graduate students registered in the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing at Western University and also the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Manitoba. The awards are intended to:

  • Ease the financial burden of a university education
  • Encourage academic excellence

For more information, and to apply, visit the Irene E. Nordwich Foundation website.