Thorey Johnson Nursing Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
• ✓ Specific supplemental form from the Nursing Repository
• ✓ Correct award name entered on the application form
• ✓ Required supporting documents (instructions provided after initial submission)

About this award

You can receive one of two awards valued at $750 each. 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 the Bachelor of Nursing program who has a passion for practicing in rural communities. You must apply by August 29 each year. 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

To qualify, you must be a nursing student in the Bachelor of Nursing program. You must have successfully completed your Senior Practicum in a rural setting and expressed a special interest in rural nursing practice. You will also be evaluated on your clinical skills, academic achievement, and your caring and compassionate attitude with patients.

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

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Rural InterestAvoid giving a generic answer about liking nursing. Instead, describe a specific experience from your rural Senior Practicum that confirmed your desire to work in a rural community. Mention a specific challenge or reward you encountered in that setting.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to name the award on your form. Instead, clearly write "Thorey Johnson Nursing Award" on your application so it goes to the right committee. Double-check the spelling before you submit.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed just because you finished your practicum. Instead, remember there are only two awards available each year. Focus your application on showing why your specific interest in rural health sets you apart.

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