John Kim Bell · National
Royal Bank Award in Memory of Beth Hamilton Bell
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for a post-secondary award supporting your studies in creative writing or palliative care health education. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact John Kim Bell to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are passionate about storytelling through creative writing or if you want to spend your career providing comfort and medical support to terminal patients through palliative care health education. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Creative Writing, Health (Palliative Care) — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is writing a generic essay about wanting a degree.
Winners instead connect their goals to the memory of Beth Hamilton Bell by discussing perseverance and dedication.
Describe a specific challenge you overcame to pursue your studies.
The biggest mistake is using a teacher who barely knows you.
Winners instead use a mentor who can vouch for their specific talent in writing or their empathy in healthcare settings.
Provide a reference who has seen you work with patients or edit a manuscript.