Leah Symington Award in Fine Arts

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal

About this award

You will receive a $500.00 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 dedicated arts student in the final stages of your degree who has maintained a strong academic record. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The Fine and Performing Arts department chooses the winner based on academic merit. 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

You must be currently in the fourth year of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. At the department's discretion, the award may alternatively be given to a third year student to ensure that a fourth year of study remains financially accessible. A preference will be given to a full-time student.

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 Fine Arts

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

• Academic MeritAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, highlight how your academic achievements translate into your artistic practice. Mention a specific project where your research improved your art.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete your profile in the awards portal early so you are automatically considered for this and other awards. Set a calendar reminder for October 15 to double-check your entries.
• RealismAvoid assuming that being in your fourth year guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this is a merit-based selection handled by a specific department. Focus on presenting your strongest academic evidence.

Questions students ask

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