Scholarship Value $9,000

Number of Scholarships 1

Description

Description: This scholarship supports students entering the Faculty of Nursing and recognizes academic merit combined with extracurricular involvement. It is awarded annually to help offset the costs of beginning undergraduate nursing studies. Selection emphasizes scholastic achievement and demonstrated engagement outside the classroom. The award aims to encourage strong candidates to pursue nursing at the university level.

• Awarded annually to support incoming nursing students.
• Selection based on academic merit and extracurricular activities.
• Designed to reduce financial barriers for first-year students.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be entering first-year undergraduate studies in the Faculty of Nursing. The award is open to candidates of any citizenship or residency status. It is designated as an internal scholarship administered by the institution. Prospective recipients should meet the faculty admission requirements and demonstrate the academic and extracurricular qualities considered by the selection committee.

• Student type: Undergraduate (first year).
• Faculty: Nursing.
• Citizenship/residency: Any.

Award Value

Award Value: The scholarship provides up to $9,000 to a single recipient each year. Only one award is granted annually. The funding is intended to support tuition and related educational expenses for the recipient's first year.

• Maximum value: $9,000.
• Number of awards: 1 per year.
• Supports first-year nursing expenses.

Application

Application: Applicants should apply through the institution’s High School Awards process. No separate application instructions or timelines are provided here, so prospective students should consult the university’s awards office or admissions site for current application steps and deadlines. Candidates must ensure they meet the Faculty of Nursing admission requirements before applying.

• Apply via the High School Awards program.
• Confirm Faculty of Nursing admission requirements first.
• Check the university awards office for deadlines and submission details.

History of the Award

History of the Award: The award is funded by Pembina Corporation in honour of T.S. Dobson on the occasion of his retirement from the Board of Directors of Pembina Resources Limited. The endowment reflects the donor’s support for nursing education and recognition of leadership in the organization. The scholarship memorializes T.S. Dobson’s contributions and provides an ongoing source of student support.

• Donor: Pembina Corporation.
• Established in honour of T.S. Dobson at his retirement.
• Meant to support nursing education and recognize leadership.