Mary Armstrong Indigenous Nursing Award

Lakehead University

$3,000 for Indigenous students entering their third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 28, 2026

Total value

$3,000

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Indigenous identity
Enrollment in the third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
Financial need

About this award

You can receive a $3,000 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student in the nursing field who has a passion for caring for seniors or those with life-limiting illnesses. You must apply by January 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. The School of Nursing makes a recommendation to determine the recipient based on your academic performance, financial need, and interest in gerontology (the study of aging) or palliative care (specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses). Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it is a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous student entering your third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. You will be considered based on your satisfactory academic performance, your financial need, and your demonstrated interest in gerontology (the study of aging) or palliative care (care for people with serious illnesses).

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 Ontario
Studying Nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

InterestAvoid simply stating you like elderly care. Instead, describe a specific experience where you helped a senior or a patient in palliative care. Mention a specific moment that sparked your interest in these fields.
SupportAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, ask a professor from your nursing clinicals to speak specifically about your bedside manner and empathy. Ensure they mention your work with older adults.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, balance your academic success with a clear explanation of your financial need and your career goals in specialized nursing. Show how this money helps you finish your degree.
RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because you meet the basic criteria. Instead, remember that the School of Nursing recommends only one recipient. Focus on making your personal interest in gerontology or palliative care stand out.

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 January 31, 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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