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Name of Award
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Value
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Award Description
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Any Level
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The Class of 1966 Nursing Scholarship
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$1,000
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Awarded to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic achievement in any level
(No nomination required)
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The Recognition Awards
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Certificate
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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.
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| The Steve Baxter Memorial Scholarship |
$1,000 |
Established in 2017 by Pamela Baxter (Class of '98, 2000, & 2003), faculty member of School of Nursing, in loving memory of her husband. To be awarded to a student in the BScN program who, in the judgement of the School of Nursing, has demonstrated exceptional humble leadership qualities. |
| The Lori Scott Nursing Scholarship |
$5,000 |
Established in 2016 by Lori Scott, B.Sc.N. (Class of ’79) CD. To be awarded to students in the School of Nursing who have completed at least Level 1 and who, in the judgement of the School of Nursing, have a commitment to the community through service, teaching advocacy or health promotion in Canada. This award is open to second degree students. Value = $5000
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Level I
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The Margaret Elizabeth Burke Memorial Academic Grant
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$2,900
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Awarded to the student with the highest grade in Level I Anatomy/Physiology courses (No nomination required)
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The Dr. Shigeaki Hinohara Scholarship (awarded every 3 years)
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$2,400 to be dispensed to one recipient over the course of three years ($800 per year)
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Awarded to a student with outstanding achievement in health sciences and behavioural science courses
(No nomination required)
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The Henrietta Alderson Scholarship
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$3,500
(2 awards)
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Awarded to two students entering Levels II (A-Stream) or IV (B- & C-Stream)with exceptional achievement in the required science courses
(No nomination required)
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The Eleanor Morris Academic Grant
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$800
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Awarded to a student who has completed Level I witha high sessional average(No nomination required)
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The Niemeier Scholarship
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$1,100
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Awarded to a student who has completed Level I, has completed between 31 and 55 units and has the highest sessional average
(No nomination required)
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The Clarence L. Starr Prize
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$150
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Awarded to a student who has completed Level I and attains the highest sessional average
(No nomination required)
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The McCusker Nursing Scholarship
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$2,000
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Awarded to a student who has completed at least Level I and who has demonstrated academic excellence
(No nomination required)
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Level II
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The Clara I. Elman Scholarship
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$2,500
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Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and a commitment to the patient-nurse relationship.
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The Medical-Surgical Excellence in Clinical Nursing Award
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$250
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Awarded to a student completing Level II who demonstrates academic excellence in medical-surgical nursing.
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Levels III & IV
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The Lillian And Manuel Zack Scholarship
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$1,800
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Awarded to a student who has Completed Level I and 70–80 units in the Nursing Program, and is also committed to gerontological nursing
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The Charu Late Bhaduri Scholarship in Nursing
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$1,000
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Awarded to a student who demonstrates academic excellence and a commitment to the patient-nurse relationship
Preference will be given to students who have registered for or completed an overseas clinical placement in a developing country.
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The Clara I. Elman Travel Scholarship
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$2,000
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Awarded to students registered in Level III who will be completing a Level IV Clinical Course in a Canadian outpost placement.
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The Grace Senra-Fontes Memorial Prize
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$250
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Awarded to a student in Level IV who demonstrates excellence in scholarship and leadership
Students will be asked to submit an application package in early March. Application details will be posted on the Avenue to Learn Communication Hub (found by logging in to your individual Avenue to Learn account). Submit the completed application package to the BScN office, HSC 2J34.
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The Janet McKnight Award
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$600
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Awarded to a student entering Level IV who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in clinical and educational aspects of gerontology, PBL or SDL in nursing education
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The McMaster Nursing Alumni Memorial Prize
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$300
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Awarded to a student who has demonstrated leadership while participating in undergraduate activities.
Students will be asked to submit an application package in early March. Application details will be posted on the Avenue to Learn Communication Hub (found by logging in to your individual Avenue to Learn account). Submit the completed application package to the BScN office, HSC 2J34.
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The Pioneer Group Inc. Prizes in Nursing
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$250 (2 awards)
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Awarded to graduating students who achieved notable standings and demonstrated practical aptitude for working with the elderly.
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The Lynne Beaumont Scholarship
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$1,000
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Awarded to a student entering their final year of study who demonstrates notable academic achievement, qualities of leadership and cross-cultural competence and will be completing a Level IV clinical course in an international or outpost placement
(No nomination required)
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| The Darren Lee Pratt Memorial Award for Academic/Clinical Achievement |
$1,000 |
Established in 2017 by Maria Pratt (Class of '98, 2004, & 2016), faculty member of School of Nursing, in loving memory of her husband. To be awarded to an undergraduate student who has completed Level II or higher of a Nursing program who, in the judgement of the School of Nursing demonstrates academic excellence, an interest in Oncology nursing and commitment to patient and family-centered care. |
| The Christine Ditta Memorial Award |
$1,000 |
Established in 2017 in memory of Christine Ditta. To be awarded to a student graduating from a Nursing program, who in the judgement of the School of Nursing, intends to pursue a career in ICU, or excels in this specialty area. |
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Alternate Streams
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The Donald Lavigne Memorial Scholarship
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$800
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Awarded to students in their first year of study who demonstrate academic excellence in a RPN-to-BScN program
(No nomination required)
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The Elizabeth Petra Cooke Memorial Scholarship
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$1,000
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Awarded to a student in a Post RN or RPN-to-BScN program who has demonstrated a commitment to the nursing profession as a frontline healthcare provider and/or to mentoring nurses as they further their education.
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The Corelene Helen Tostevin Scholarship
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$250
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Awarded to students registered in an Accelerated BScN program and who have demonstrated notable academic achievement
(No nomination required)
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The Henrietta Alderson Scholarship
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$3,500
(2 awards)
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Awarded to two students with exceptional achievement in the required science courses entering Level II (A-Stream) or Level IV (B- & C-Stream)
(No nomination required)
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