Shannon Gray Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
• ✓ Supplemental form from the Nursing Repository
• ✓ Reference letter from a preceptor
• ✓ Reference letter from a faculty member
• ✓ Short write-up detailing your future goals in your area of interest

About this award

You will receive a minimum of $4,000. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This award is presented annually. This is for you if you are a nursing student with a deep passion for helping others and a desire to provide compassionate care to patients. You must apply by August 29. You will hear back from RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) after the fall deadline, though the exact notification method is not listed—ask them if they notify you via email or the portal. Selection criteria aren't published—ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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 RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a student graduating from the Bachelor of Nursing program. You must have successfully completed a Senior Practicum (a final supervised clinical placement) in a pediatric or oncology setting. A preference is given to those who have expressed a particular interest in pediatric oncology specifically. You should also demonstrate a high level of skill, academic achievement, and a caring, compassionate attitude with your patients and colleagues.

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 Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Nursing

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

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

   Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Future GoalsAvoid writing a generic statement about wanting to be a nurse. Instead, describe your specific ambitions within pediatric or oncology care. Detail exactly how you plan to apply your skills in these specialized fields.
• ReferencesAvoid using general character references. Instead, ensure your letters come specifically from a preceptor (the experienced clinician who supervised your practicum) and a faculty member. Ask them to highlight your compassion and patient interactions.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting the award name on your form. Instead, clearly write "Shannon Gray Memorial Award" on the General RRC Polytech Application. This ensures your materials are routed to the correct committee.
• RealismAvoid waiting until the last minute to gather your documents. Instead, start your supplemental form and reference requests early. Since you must submit specific documents after the initial application, give yourself a buffer before the August 29 deadline.

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