Lynnette Leeseberg Stamler Excellence in Nursing and Community Service Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program
• ✓ Dedicated community service in health care
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ You previously qualified for a Nipissing University entrance scholarship but no longer qualify for any entrance scholarships in upper years

About this award

You can receive $975.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nursing student who balances strong grades with a dedication to helping others through healthcare-related community service. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. The faculty in the department of Nursing makes the final selection. 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 full-time upper-year student in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Nipissing University. You need a minimum 70% average and must demonstrate dedicated community service in health care. Additionally, you must demonstrate financial need. You must have previously qualified for a Nipissing University entrance scholarship but no longer qualify for any of the university’s entrance scholarships in upper years.

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 Bachelor of Science Nursing

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

• Community ServiceAvoid just listing the places where you volunteered. Instead, describe the specific impact your healthcare service had on the people you helped. Mention a specific patient or community project you supported.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section regarding your financial need and previous scholarships is fully detailed.
• RealismAvoid assuming that a 70% average guarantees the award. Because this is a faculty-selected prize based on both grades and service, focus your energy on highlighting your unique community contributions.

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