Sharon Hopfner Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Login to the General RRC Polytech Application portal
• ✓ Include the name of the award on the application form
• ✓ Provide the name and location of the rural facility where you are attending clinical practice courses
• ✓ Completion of the first year of the Medical Radiologic Technology program

About this award

You will receive a minimum $500 bursary. 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 Medical Radiologic Technology student who is gaining experience in a rural healthcare setting and needs financial support. You must apply by January 31. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how you will be notified of the result and when you can expect to hear back. Selection is based on your financial need. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how they review financial documents and how many students typically receive this award each year. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while 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

To qualify, you must be enrolled in the second year of the Medical Radiologic Technology program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must have completed the first year of your program and achieved a minimum 3.00 GPA (Grade Point Average — the average of your final grades) in each term. Additionally, you must be attending your clinical practice courses in a rural facility.

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 certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Medical Radiologic Technology

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 descriptions of your expenses. Instead, list your specific monthly costs and gaps in funding. Provide a clear breakdown of why this bursary is needed for your current term.
• SupportAvoid omitting the details of your placement. Instead, clearly state the name and location of the rural facility where you are doing your clinical practice. Ensure the facility's address is easy to find.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to label your application. Instead, explicitly write "Sharon Hopfner Memorial Award" on your form. This ensures your request goes to the right committee.
• RealismAvoid assuming a guaranteed win based on GPA alone. Instead, remember that selection is primarily based on financial need. Focus your energy on documenting your financial situation accurately.

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