The ROMA Award

The ROMA Award at Nipissing University recognizes students who have roots in rural communities and a commitment to supporting them. Two recipients will be selected annually, each receiving $2,500. To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be enrolled at Nipissing University in any year of study and any program.
• Be a Canadian citizen.
• Come from a rural community as defined by Statistics Canada.
• Answer the supplementary question: “How will you use your degree to advocate for or create solutions to address issues impacting rural Ontario?”