Samit & Reshma Sharma Excellence Award in Health Studies at Holland College 2026

Overview

Eligibility

• Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationals
• Must be entering second year in one of the eligible Health Studies programs: Medical Support Services, Occupational Therapist Assistant/Physiotherapist Assistant, Practical Nursing, or Primary Care Paramedicine.
• Must be nominated by staff or faculty members of the Health Studies department (self-nominations are not accepted).
• Must demonstrate a combination of academic leadership, financial need, volunteerism, peer collaboration, and personal growth during first year of study.
• Must show evidence of exceptional overall achievement in the first year of the program.

Benefits

CAD 2,400 award is available to support a full-time student

How to Apply

• Nominations must be submitted by faculty or staff members of the Health Studies department; students cannot apply directly.
• Nominators must provide a detailed submission outlining the candidate’s academic leadership, financial need, volunteerism, peer collaboration, and personal growth during first year.
• Eligible nominees must be entering second year in one of the approved Health Studies programs and will be assessed based on overall first-year achievement.