CPA Award for Excellence in the Study of Strategic Management

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Lakehead University's awards portal

About this award

You get $830. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a business student who has excelled in creating a strategic analysis report. You must apply by March 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on a recommendation from the Faculty of Business Administration for the student who completed the best strategy report. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how they judge the reports and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead 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 Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be in the final year of the Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree program at Lakehead University and have completed the best strategy report.

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
• ✓ Studying Honours Bachelor of Commerce Degree

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

• StrategyAvoid submitting a generic report. Instead, ensure your strategy report demonstrates deep analysis and practical application of business theories. Review the grading rubric for your report to ensure you hit every requirement.
• SupportAvoid trying to finalize your report in isolation. Instead, ask your professor for feedback on your draft to ensure your analysis is sharp. Schedule a meeting during office hours to clarify expectations.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the general application. Instead, complete your General Application in the awards portal thoroughly. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, every detail counts.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that this is a competitive prize for the single best report in your cohort. Focus on the quality of your work rather than the monetary value.

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