BScN Program Awards

Awarded to a full time, graduating student who is a resident of Waterloo-Wellington region and achieves the highest academic standing.
(No nomination required)

Awarded to student who has demonstrated excellence in both theory and nursing practice. The recipients must also have demonstrated exceptional achievements. GPA > 8.0

 Mohawk BScN Awards

Award

The Recognition Awards

Recognition awards are used to recognize students in any level for outstanding contributions or efforts within the BScN program

Basic BScN awards

The Doris Rumball Scholarship L1

Demonstrates exceptional achievements. Demonstrates consistent growth and proficiency in clinical experience.

The Doris Rumball Scholarship L2

Demonstrates exceptional achievements. Demonstrates consistent growth and proficiency in clinical experience.

The Martha Dawn Murray Prize

Awarded to a student who has demonstrated consistent exemplary care for patients and their families and has shown the ability to nurse with compassion, empathy and understanding. Consideration will be given to those who have demonstrated exceptional achievements.

The Krista Lynn Cantwell Memorial Scholarship

This award is given to a student who has shown academic diligence, a passion for nursing and who has been an active volunteer. (PBL or clinical) GPA >8.0

The Cathy Flis Memorial Scholarship

Awarded to a Level III BScN students who excels at caring and compassion in the clinical setting; demonstrates exceptional achievements and has a proven high academic standing. GPA > 8.0

The Doris Rumball Scholarship L3

Demonstrates exceptional achievements. Demonstrates consistent growth and proficiency in clinical experience.

All levels Basic BScN and RPN - BScN

The Wilda Pinkney Scholarship

Awarded to student who has demonstrated consistent growth and proficiency in the BScN program, and have an above-average level of clinical practice and academic performance. The recipients must have demonstrated excellent performance in theory and practical experience, as well as exceptional achievements. GPA > 8.0

The fund was established in 2021 with a gift from Kim and Deborah to honor the memory of Kim’s mother, Rebecca.  She was a Nurse's Aide just before the War and had hoped to go to school for Nursing.  Due to the war, that never happened.  She was however, proud of Deborah who graduated from Mohawk with a Diploma in Nursing.  This award will be given to a 2nd or 3rd year RPN to BScN student who demonstrates caring and compassion toward patients and peers, and communicates openly and honestly in the nursing profession.

All Levels Basic BScN McMaster, Mohawk or Conestoga

The Elizabeth Maus Scholarship

Awarded to student who has demonstrated excellence in both theory and nursing practice. The recipients must also have demonstrated exceptional achievements. GPA > 8.0

Name of Award

Award Description

Open to Students of All Levels

The Recognition Awards

Recognition awards are used to recognize students in any level for outstanding contributions within the BScN program that may not fit into the established nursing awards.

Levels I & II

The Ardelle Darling Memorial Award

Awarded to a second-year student who demonstrates caring and compassion toward patients and peers, communicates effectively and demonstrates an enthusiasm for the profession of nursing.

The Marilyn Kelly Memorial Award

Awarded to a first-year BScN student who demonstrates professionalism, respect and diligence in their studies.

BScN faculty must submit a letter supporting each nomination by the end of February each year.

Levels II & III

The Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Community Service Awards in Nursing

Awarded to BScN students who are committed to community service, to be applied to tuition fees.

Levels III & IV

The Homewood Foundation Scholarship in Psychiatric Nursing

Awarded to a student who has completed either second or third year and who exhibits an interest in psychiatric nursing and has either completed a mental health placement or will be doing so in the future.

First preference is given to the child of an employee within the Homewood Corporation.

Level IV

The RPN to BScN Leadership Award

Awarded to a graduating RPN – BSCN student who has demonstrated leadership and initiative in the BScN Program.

Name of Award

Award Value

Award Description

 $500

The recipient of this award is one who identifies as a person of colour or Indigenous background, who has demonstrated and takes great pride in their devotion to the community (school, local community, or a combination of both) through their contribution(s) and unpaid involvement.  N1K02 Service Learning curriculum work will be considered, but only in addition to other efforts. This award is open to students in all sites (McMaster, Mohawk, Conestoga), all levels (1,2,3,4) and all streams (Basic, Accelerated, RPN-BScN), however, it is limited solely for individuals who identify as people of colour or Indigenous background.  

The recipient of this award has demonstrated leadership abilities that reflect responsibility and dedication to positive change within the McMaster Nursing Community. The award recipient has acted as a role model for their fellow students and is highly looked up to by their peers.

$500

The recipient of this award is a Level 4 nursing student who has consistently demonstrated leadership, initiative and a commitment to the McMaster Nursing Community throughout their years as a BScN student. The recipient’s dedication has contributed greatly to the McMaster Nursing Community and related communities by promoting collaboration and professionalism in nursing.

This is a peer-nominated award open to students in all sites (McMaster, Mohawk and Conestoga), all levels (1,2,3,4) and all streams (Basic, Accelerated, RPN-BScN). 

It recognizes a student who shows traits of subtle leadership, who has persevered to get to where they are now, and who goes above and beyond for their peers without seeking recognition.