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Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit
Recognition for outstanding nursing careers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 13, 2026
- Closing date : April 13, 2026
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
This distinction recognizes an exceptional nurse who has advanced nursing care or the profession’s reputation. The nomination includes a CV and three supporting letters and is submitted through an online form.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : February 13, 2026
- Closing date : April 13, 2026
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Research
- Professional Associations
Target groups
- General public
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Teaching
- Research
- Management
- Clinical practice
- Social or community engagement
Documents Needed
- Updated curriculum vitae
- Three supporting letters
- Any relevant supporting documents
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individual nurses with an OIIQ practice permit.
Who is not eligible
- Members of the OIIQ Board of Directors.
- OIIQ head office staff.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee.
- The committee makes a recommendation to the OIIQ Board of Directors.
- The selected recipient is notified directly by the OIIQ president.
Additional information
- The award has been in existence since 1973.
- Candidacies remain valid for three years, including the submission year.
- The recipient is informed directly by the OIIQ president during the summer.
- The award is presented annually at the OIIQ Congress or Annual General Meeting.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
This distinction recognizes an exceptional nurse who has advanced nursing care or the profession’s reputation. The nomination includes a CV and three supporting letters and is submitted through an online form.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was April 13, 2026.
Who is eligible for the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program?
To be eligible for the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program, you must:
Hold an OIIQ practice permit.
Show exceptional nursing contribution.
Be professionally distinguished.
What expenses are eligible under Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
Teaching
Research
Management
Clinical practice
Social or community engagement
Who can I contact for more information about the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit?
You can contact Ordre des Infirmières et Infirmiers du Québec by email at ddsp@oiiq.org or by phone at 514 935-2501, poste 463.
Where is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit available?
The Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Price, scholarships and awards > the badge of merit is a Grant and Funding