Brooke and Abby Lawlor Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Enrollment in the Honours Sociology program
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You can receive $800.00. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a second year student in the Honours Sociology program who needs extra financial support to complete your studies. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Ask Nipissing University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Nipissing University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Nipissing University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a second year student enrolled in the Honours Sociology program at Nipissing University. You must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants).

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Honours Sociology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid giving a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear explanation of your current financial gaps. List your specific monthly expenses compared to your available funding.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete it early since this award considers you automatically based on that form. Double-check that your program of study is listed correctly as Honours Sociology.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed just because you meet the basic criteria. Instead, remember that this is an annual award for a specific program. Focus on highlighting why your financial need makes this support critical for your second year.

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