Royal Bank Award in Memory of Beth Hamilton Bell

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program for Creative Writing or Health (Palliative Care)
• ✓ Application submitted by one of the three deadlines: August 1, November 1, or February 1

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding toward post-secondary studies in creative writing or palliative care health education.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact John Kim Bell to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a path in creative writing or focusing your health education on providing palliative care (specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses) to terminal patients. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask John Kim Bell how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask John Kim Bell 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 John Kim Bell whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are pursuing post-secondary education at any level of study. Your program of study must be in creative writing or health education specializing in providing palliative care to terminal patients.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Studying Creative Writing or Health (Palliative Care)

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Check this year's deadline

   We don't have a confirmed date for this round. The award's own page will have it.

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