BSN Program Award Application – 2016W

Application Deadline: November 25, 2016 at 12pm.

03548 - Birgit and Ingrid CURREY Award in Nursing

Awards totaling $17,500 are offered by H. David Currey, BASc (Agricultural Engineering), 1950 for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Nursing in the Faculty of Applied Science. In addition to academic merit, consideration is given to qualities such as leadership skills, involvement in student affairs, extracurricular activities or community service. Preference will be given to students demonstrating financial need. These awards are established in memory of Mr. Currey's wife, Birgit, a Swedish nurse, and in honour of their daughter, Ingrid, who is an active teacher in psychiatric nursing. No individual award shall exceed $4,000. Awards are made on the recommendation of the School of Nursing.

Application Instructions:

  1. Please complete the following information:

Name (First Last)
Student Number
  1. This is a merit based University Award, and the following conditions apply:

Undergraduate Awards

  • Undergraduate student awards based on academic merit will normally be given to a student who is an average of 75% or higher (with no failed courses) in the 2015 Winter Session for 4th year students, and 75% or higher admission GPA for 3rd year students.
  1. In a separate word document, provide a single brief statement addressing how receiving this award will support your continued success in the program. Pay special attention to the awards criteria outlined in the description above. If you believe you are currently demonstrating financial need, provide information in your statement on your current financial situation, what avenues you have explored to address your financial needs, and what has resulted from your efforts. (500 words maximum).
  2. Please refrain from including personal identifying information in this paragraph, as award applications are blinded prior to adjudication by the BSN Awards Committee.
  3. Statements can be addressed to the BSN Awards Committee.
  4. Save the file as “FirstName_LastName_Statement” as a word or PDF document.
  5. Your name will be removed from the file name prior to adjudication.
  6. Complete the “List of Leadership & Service Activities” on page 2 of this application.
  7. Submit all components of the application to , by November 25, 2016 at 12pm via email. Please ensure all file titles include your name.
  8. If you are unable to submit applications via email, please drop off printed copy to Rana Hakami, Manager, Student Services in T248D by November 25, 2016 at 12pm.

03548 - Birgit and Ingrid CURREY Award in Nursing

List of Leadership & Service Activities (Last 4 years)

Service / Leadership Activity
(does not include
course work) / Brief description of nature of role / organization / Activities undertaken / Dates engaged in activity (Start & End) / Contact to Confirm Involvement (Name & email or phone number)

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BSN Program Award Application – 2016W