William J. Hotten Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal

About this award

You will receive $475.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time student in Business who has shown outstanding perseverance and determination in your studies. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. The Business Department selects the recipient. 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 full-time student in Business at Nipissing University. You must also demonstrate outstanding perseverance and determination in your studies.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Studying Business

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

• PerseveranceAvoid simply stating that you are determined. Instead, describe a specific challenge you faced in your Business studies and how you overcame it. Give a concrete example of a time you refused to give up on a difficult project.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is filled out thoroughly before the November 1 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Because the Business Department selects only one recipient, focus on highlighting your unique personal growth and resilience in your application.

Questions students ask

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