This award was established in 2011 in memory of Bronwen Roberts, a Respiratory Therapist who graduated from Michener in 1981 and was dedicated to her patients’ needs throughout her career. This award is presented to a student in their third year who through attitude and proven experience, demonstrates a commitment to caring for and helping others and who has demonstrated diligence and responsibility in their academic work, particularly as it relates to patient care.

Program(s): Respiratory Therapy

Title: The Bronwen Roberts Memorial Award

Code: S-33-9255

Type: Award

Term Status: Completed Year 2

Residency Requirements: Ontario resident. Canadian Citizen (or PR or PP).

OTSS Funded**: Yes

Demonstrated Financial Need*: Yes

Criteria 1: Maintained good academic standing.

Criteria 2: Demonstrated diligence in their academic work.

Criteria 3: Provided assistance to his/her colleagues and/or simulated patients, as applicable. Demonstrated a commitment to caring for and helping others.

Minimum GPA:

Type of Application: Application

Application Requirements: An essay (no longer than 500 words) describing his/her qualifications based on the above noted criteria;

Nomination/Reference Requirements: A letter of support from a Respiratory Therapy or other faculty member who can vouch for the student’s qualifications

Selection Made By: Scholarship & Awards Committee

Award Value: $1000

Number of Awards: 1

Application Instructions:

Refer to the “Application Requirements” and “Criteria” above and provide evidence of how you meet the criteria to regoffice@michener.ca clearly indicating the award you are applying for by the deadline date (September 27).

*If the Scholarship, Award or Named Bursary indicates “Yes” to “OTSS Funded” and/or “Demonstrated Financial Need”, a Financial Need Assessment form must be submitted with your application.

**Michener established various endowed Awards through generous donor contributions that were matched by the provincial government’s Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS). The income generated from these endowments is used to support Awards for Michener students who are Canadian citizens (or permanent residents or protected persons), who are residents of Ontario (student has lived in Ontario for at least 12 consecutive months up to the beginning of full-time post-secondary study).