The Amy Gervais Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
• ✓ Enrollment in the final semester of the RPN – BScN Bridging Program

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a mature student who has overcome personal adversity while staying committed to your nursing education. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the awards portal. The Nipissing School of Nursing selects the winner. 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

You must be a mature student in your final semester of the RPN (Registered Practical Nurse) – BScN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Bridging Program. To qualify, you must demonstrate financial need and show that you have overcome adversity while demonstrating strength, character, and a commitment to pursuing nursing education.

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
• ✓ 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

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• AdversityAvoid simply listing the challenges you faced. Instead, describe how you overcame those obstacles and what they taught you about your character. Write about a specific moment that proves your determination to become a nurse.
• SupportAvoid vague mentions of your struggle. Instead, provide concrete examples of how you managed your education despite your hardships. Mention any specific supports or strategies you used to succeed.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your application incomplete. Instead, ensure your General Application is fully finished, as you are automatically considered for this award based on that submission.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that this is a single $500.00 award selected by a specific faculty, so treat it as a helpful supplement rather than your primary funding source.

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