Dr. Robert J. Surtees Honours History Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal

About this award

$600.00 is available for this award. 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 full-time, fourth-year Honours History student who has made a personal contribution through athletics or extracurricular activities, either on campus or in your community. 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, the portal, or phone. The History department selects the recipient. 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 — since this is presented annually, confirm with Nipissing University if you can apply again or if it is a one-time award for your final year.

Who qualifies

You must be a full-time, fourth-year Honours History student at Nipissing University. You must also have made a personal contribution in the field of athletics or extracurricular activities at the university or in the community at large.

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 History

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

• ExtracurricularsAvoid just listing the clubs you joined. Instead, describe the specific personal contribution you made to the activity. Give a concrete example of how your involvement helped others or improved the organization.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the automated system. Instead, reach out to your professors in the History department to let them know you are applying. They are the ones selecting the recipient, so a professional conversation about your goals is helpful.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section regarding your community and athletic involvement is fully detailed.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Because it is a single award presented annually to one student, focus on highlighting what makes your specific contributions unique compared to other fourth-year students.

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