Muriel 'Bud' Boisseau RN Bursary for Nurse Practitioners

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Lakehead University's awards portal
• ✓ Residency in the Province of Ontario
• ✓ Status as a practicing or experienced nurse
• ✓ Enrollment as an entrance or in-course student in the MPH – Nurse Practitioner Program

About this award

You can receive $4,138.00. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a practicing or experienced nurse who is pursuing advanced credentials in nursing. You must apply by February 2, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Selection is based on financial need, and the academic unit sends a recommendation to the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Ask Lakehead University how many students usually apply, 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're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a resident of the Province of Ontario. You must be a practicing and/or experienced nurse who is either an entrance student or an in-course student in the MPH (Master of Public Health) – Nurse Practitioner Program. A preference is given to those who are graduates of Lakehead University, but it is not necessary to have graduated from there to apply. This award is granted based on financial need.

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 graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying MPH – Nurse Practitioner Program

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

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your current financial gaps and how this $4,138.00 will help you complete your nursing program. List your specific monthly shortfall.
• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, ask a supervisor from your nursing practice to write a letter confirming your experience and professional standing. Ensure they mention your specific role as a practicing nurse.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, spend extra time ensuring every section of your profile is fully updated. Double-check that your residency in Ontario is clearly documented.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Because it is based on financial need and involves a faculty recommendation, treat this as one part of a larger funding plan. Apply for other nursing bursaries at the same time.

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