Jaime and Edward Acuna - Hike Manitoba Nursing Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $1,000 if you are a second-year nursing student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic).

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$1,000

Deadline

Jun 1, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
Short essay answering the question: "Why I choose to spend time in the wilderness"
Correct name of the award entered on the application form
Required supporting documents (submitted after the initial application based on provided instructions)

About this award

You can receive a $1,000 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a second-year nursing student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) who loves spending time in the wilderness. You must apply by June 1st. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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 RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a second-year nursing student at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) in good academic standing.

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 Manitoba
Studying nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

EssayAvoid writing a generic response about nature. Instead, focus on the specific reasons why you personally choose to spend time in the wilderness. Describe a specific experience that connects you to the outdoors.
SupportAvoid submitting your documents without checking the portal first. Instead, wait until you have submitted the main application form to receive the specific instructions for uploading your files. Follow the sequence exactly as requested.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to identify the award on your form. Instead, clearly write "Jaime and Edward Acuna - Hike Manitoba Nursing Award" in the designated spot on the general application. This ensures your essay reaches the right reviewer.
RealismAvoid assuming that being in the nursing program automatically makes you a top candidate. Instead, remember that this award specifically targets students who share a passion for the outdoors. Ensure your essay proves your connection to the wilderness.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on June 1, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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