Petersen Family Media, Film and Communications Award

Lakehead University

$5,000 for two female students in their second year of Media, Film and Communications Studies at the Orillia campus.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$5,000

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Full-time enrollment at the Orillia campus
Enrollment in Media, Film and Communications Studies
In your second year of study
Demonstrated financial need
Self-identification as female

About this award

You can receive $5,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a woman pursuing a career in media and communications while managing financial challenges. 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, a student portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. There are two awards available. 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, though the source notes you will be given priority in the 2 years following the initial award unless you no longer meet the criteria. If you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University what you need to maintain to keep the priority status.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be one of two full-time students who self-identify as female and are enrolled at the Orillia campus in Media, Film and Communications Studies. You must be in your second year of study, have a high academic standing, and show a demonstrated 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 undergraduate students
Resident of Ontario
Studying Media, Film or Communications Studies

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

StrategyAvoid treating this as a general bursary. Instead, emphasize your connection to the Orillia campus and your specific program of study. Mention why being in your second year makes this funding critical for your progress.

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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