Shirley (Ricketts) Symington Memorial Nursing Award

Lakehead University

$5,979.00 for 4th year nursing students from Northwestern Ontario to help cover travel costs for international clinical placements.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$5,979

Deadline

Jan 31, 2027

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Ontario

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What you will need

Residency in Northwestern Ontario
Demonstrated financial need
Enrollment as a 4th year nursing student
You met program criteria in your previous year
Details regarding your International Clinical Placement travel costs
Recommendation from the School of Nursing

About this award

You can receive $5,979.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a nursing student in your final year of study who is preparing for an international clinical placement and needs help with travel expenses. You must apply by January 31, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you will hear back — whether it is through email, a student portal, or a phone call. Winners are chosen based on the recommendation of the School of Nursing. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Lakehead University how they determine the final recipient and how many students typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead 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 Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a 4th year nursing student from Northwestern Ontario. You must have met the program criteria in your previous year of study. Additionally, you must show demonstrated financial need and be using the funds for travel costs associated with an International Clinical Placement.

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
Studying Nursing

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid asking for a generic character reference. Instead, ask the School of Nursing for a recommendation that highlights your academic performance and readiness for international placement. Schedule a meeting with your clinical coordinator to discuss your goals.
StrategyAvoid focusing only on the cost of the trip. Instead, explain why this specific international placement is vital for your growth as a nurse. Describe the specific skills you hope to gain abroad.

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 January 31, 2027. 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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