Shirley and Ron Wood Memorial Award

Nipissing University

$250 for female students in their third or fourth year of a four-year program in Ontario.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$250

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
Female gender
Enrollment in the third or fourth year of a four-year program
Admission as a Mature Student or college transfer
Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You get $250. 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 returning to school as a mature student or transferring from college into a degree program. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The Awards Committee chooses the winner based on your application. Ask Nipissing University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Nipissing 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 — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Nipissing University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a female student in your third or fourth year of a four-year program. A preference is given to those studying in the Humanities. You must have a minimum 70% average in your major and have been admitted to the university as a Mature Student or as a college transfer. You must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants).

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

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Humanities

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

Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about needing money. Instead, use specific examples of your current expenses and gaps in your funding. List your monthly costs clearly in your application.
RealismAvoid assuming the General Application is enough to guarantee a win. Instead, ensure every section of your profile is updated and detailed. Double-check that your OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) residency status is current in the system.

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 November 1, 2026. 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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