- Value:$500.00
Presented to the third year full-time student in a History major who has demonstrated an exceptional interest in the study of History, and who is deemed most deserving by the History faculty.
- Value:$1,000.00
Established from donations by Dr. Patricia Hughes and awarded to the full-time female mature student with the highest average (minimum 75%), hased on first year courses, entering second year full-time studies at Nipissing.
- Value:$3,125.00
Established to honour Alan (1925-1994), the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, and his wife Joyce (1925-2009), an ardent supporter of the local arts community. Two scholarships are presented to Indigenous students graduating from either the Bachelor of Education program, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), or the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL). Recipients must intend to go on to teach in an Indigenous community, be in strong academic standing, and demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$2,325.00
Presented annually to a graduating female student in the full-time Bachelor of Education program who, while a student at Nipissing University, demonstrated superior leadership abilities. The recipient is selected by the Schulich School of Education.
- Value:$975.00
Presented annually to four full-time Nipissing University students on the basis of financial need. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$600.00
Presented annually to a full-time Nipissing University student. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$3,325.00
Presented to two full-time, upper year students in the Bachelor of Business Administration program with a strong academic record. The recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$3,225.00
Presented to two full-time students entering the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology program or the Bachelor of Science in Biology program with a strong academic record. The recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$475.00
Presented annually to two new full-time Nipissing University students who attended an Ontario CAAT (College of Applied Art and Technology) during the previous academic year. Eligible students are considered based on two factors: 1) a minimum overall B+ average from College, and 2) evidence of financial need. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
- Value:$2,500.00
Awarded to a returning student pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration degree who is in good academic standing in courses taken in the previous year as a full-time student at Nipissing.
- Value:$2,500.00
Awarded to a returning student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Environmental Geography. The recipient must be in good academic standing based on courses taken in the previous year as a full-time student at Nipissing. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$400.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
- Value:$1,425.00
Established by the Kinsmen Club of North Bay in memory of Brian "Irish" O'Reilly. This award Is presented annually to a second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the School of Business and Economics at Nipissing University. The recipient will display a commitment to volunteerism and community service, as well as exemplify admirable leadership and citizenship qualities.
- Value:$300.00
Presented on the basis of financial need.
- Value:$700.00
Administered by the Canadian Federation of University Women and is funded by the Loukidelis family in memory of Mrs. Loukidelis, a charter member of CFUW North Bay. It is awarded to the female student graduating with the highest overall average from one of North Bay's five secondary schools who will be attending Nipissing University who also demonstrates financial need and is a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:Variable
Awarded to full-time students, admitted prior to September 2022, entering second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing, with a maximum of three years eligibility. Students will receive a $500 scholarship if they attain a minimum average of 80%, $750 if they attain a minimum average of 85% or $1000 if they attain a minimum average of 90% on their top 24 credits over the previous Fall/Winter session at Nipissing. Refer to the "weighted average" link on our website for further eligibility requirements. Students in the Concurrent Education program can only hold the scholarship in their "non-Professional" study years. Students in the BSCN.SPP and Consecutive Education programs do not qualify for this scholarship. This scholarship will not exceed the value of a student's Fall/Winter tuition fees. Students may not simultaneously hold any of the following: Chancellor's Award, NU Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, NU First Robotics Scholarship, President's Scholarship, Upper Year Carl Sanders Award or Schulich Scholarship.
- Value:$1,250.00
Presented to a student to ensure a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
- Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency who is continuing full time studies in a program within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic, compassion, perseverance, and financial need.
- Value:$1,050.00
Presented to a full-time student who excelled in the Introduction to Small Business Administration course (ADMN 3306E) OR the Intro to Enrepreneurshop (ADMN 2156). The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Students must be nominated by their Department. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$500.00
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Computer Science program with a minimum average of 70%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,450.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$600.00
Presented to a full-time student over the previous year at Nipissing University in a History major, who has shown a strong interest in Local Community History, and is deemed most deserving by the History Department. Should a suitable candidate not be found, consideration is given to students showing a strong interest in Military History. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$300.00
Established in memory of Bud and Neil Davies, this bursary is presented to a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University who demonstrates financial need.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to the student with the highest admittance average who was a graduate of Nipissing University and who is enrolled in the Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior Division of the full-time Bachelor of Education program with Math or Science as a teachable. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,285.00
Awarded to selected students in the Primary-Junior Division of the full-time Bachelor of Education program with a minimum admittance average of 80%. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,425.00
Presented, on the basis of financial need, to a full-time third or fourth year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program with English Studies as a major. The recipient must have a minimum average of 80% in his/her major. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$450.00
Presented to the full-time Nipissing University student in good academic standing deemed most deserving by the Awards Committee.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded to two students on the basis of financial need.
- Value:$400.00
Awarded to the full-time student who obtained the highest average in the Introduction to Gender Equality and Social Justice course over the previous academic year, and who is continuing studies at Nipissing University.
- Value:$425.00
Awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled full-time at Nipissing University in the Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Work or Business Administration. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and cannot be sponsored by the Department of Indigneous and Northern Affairs.
- Value:$1,675.00
Presented to a full-time Nipissing student graduating from the Intermediate/Senior Division of the Bachelor of Education program. Qualified candidates must have successfully taken the Technology Enriched Teaching and Learning Course (EDUC 4766) The selected recipient is deemed most deserving by the Intermediate/Senior Division faculty and must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. The Instructor selects this recipient.
- Value:$950.00
Awarded annually in June to the graduating student, in third or fourth year English Studies (including students in the final year of Concurrent Education), with an excellent academic record and demonstrated financial need who will be continuing her/his studies at either a faculty of education or a graduate school. The faculty in the English Studies department selects the most deserving applicant.
- Value:$1,025.00
Presented to a full-time Nipissing University student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has an undergraduate degree in science, mathematics or engineering. Preference is given to students from northern Ontario and to students who were and continue to be involved in university athletics. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to a graduating full-time student from the Schulich School of Education Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Division who was highly successful in all practice teaching placements. This award is intended to be presented to a student who will pursue a career in teaching and ideally register as a member of the Elementary Teacher's Federation. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$475.00
Presented to a full-time, upper year Nipissing University student enrolled in the English Studies program with high academic standing (minimum 75%). The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
- Value:$0.00
Awarded for academic excellence to the student graduating from the Schulich School of Education with a Masters of Education Degree with the highest academic standing.
- Value:$0.00
Awarded for academic excellence to the student graduating from a three-year or four-year bachelor degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science with the highest academic standing.
- Value:$1,075.00
Presented to a deserving graduating full-time Bachelor of Education student who achieved a high average in the visual arts course (Intermediate or Senior) and who demonstrated a commitment to encouraging the value of art in education. Students are nominated by the Faculty. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded to a full-time Nipissing University student pursuing a business degree or diploma. The recipient must have a minimum of 75% average and a Record of Student Development with the Office of Student Development Services. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and on-campus community involvement.
- Value:$750.00
Presented to two full-time, upper year environmental science students on the basis of financial need. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,525.00
Designed to attract students to the Bachelor of Business Administration degree program. The recipients must possess a minimum 75% on his/her best six 4U or 4M final grades,and exemplify interest and involvement in extra-curricular activities. The recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,525.00
Designed to attract students to the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or the Bachelor of Science - Biology degree program, with preference to the former. The recipients must possess a minimum 75% in his/her best six 4U, 4M final grades, and exemplify interest and involvement in extra-curricular activities.
- Value:$300.00
Presented to a graduating student, either part-time or full-time, in each major. The recipients are chosen by the respective faculty of each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Each student must have a minimum 80% average in the course used to calculate the average in his/her major. The majority of credits (24 for three-year degree students and 48 for four-year degree students) must have been earned at Nipissing University. Students with a double major are only eligible to receive one J.W. Trusler Award.
- Value:$300.00
Presented to six graduating students as selected by the faculty of each division, based primarily on academic achievement and for excellence in practice teaching. The number of awards for the Primary/Junior, Junior/Intermediate, and Intermediate/Senior Divisions is proportionate to the number of sections in each division.
- Value:$250.00
Presented to selected students who are participating in international exchange activities through Nipissing University. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and must be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Award value depends on length of exchange.
- Value:$4,750.00
Presented to a full-time second, third or fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration student with an excellent academic record who also demonstrates financial need and is a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$875.00
Established in 1994 by John R. McCarthy, former Deputy Minister of University Affairs and Deputy Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. The scholarship is awarded to a student who graduated with at least second-class standing from either a three-year or four-year undergraduate program at Nipissing University in the preceding academic year, and who is currently enrolled in the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing in the Fall Session immediately following graduation. Preference is given to a student who has displayed leadership in student government and student affairs, made a personal contribution to the life of the University, shown a fondness and aptitude for sports, and displayed leadership and a sense of fair play in athletic endeavours.
- Value:$1,250.00
Presented to two full-time students, one male and one female, participating in varsity athletics. Selection is made on the basis of academic merit and financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to the full-time first year student who best combines a high level of academic excellence with an interest and involvement in the affairs of Nipissing University. A minimum of first class honour standing is generally required plus active participation in cultural and/or athletic events that better the life of the University. The award goes to the student who most successfully strives toward excellence and virtue, and in some measure succeeds.
- Value:$975.00
This award is presented on the basis of academic merit to a first year full-time student who was a graduate of Chippewa Secondary School in the previous year. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,200.00
Established by the Dr. Herbert A. Bruce Chapter IODE to honour the life of Libby Gibson. This award recognizes her 60 plus years of community service through her dedicated support for many IODE projects and her participation in the operation of the organization. The award is presented to a full-time 4th year
Nipissing University student enrolled in the BScN program who demonstrates financial need and academic merit. - Value:$500.00
Presented annually to an upper year, full-time student, with social welfare as a major, to ensure that a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$1,050.00
Presented annually to a continuing full-time Faculty of Arts and Science student with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$250.00
Presented to the Bachelor of Business Administration student best demonstrating a combination of academic and creative excellence in the Small Business course OR the Intro to Entrepeneurship ADMN 2156 as determined by the Department.
- Value:$725.00
Presented in honour of a distinguished alumnus each year. It is awarded on the basis of financial need to an upper year student in the Concurrent Education Program who has at least a minimum 70% average.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a second, third or fourth year full-time student as an English Studies major with a minimum 70% average. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a full-time student in second, third or fourth year of a Geography major (minimum 70%) deemed to be most deserving by the Geography Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a second, third or fourth year full-time student of a History major on the basis of academic merit (minimum 70% average). The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a full-time student in second, third, or fourth year of a Psychology major (minimum 70%) deemed to be most deserving by the Psychology Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a full-time student in second, third, or fourth year of a Sociology major (minimum 70%) deemed to be most deserving by the Sociology Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a second, third, or fourth year, full-time or part-time student maintaining a minimum 70% average. The student will have contributed to one or more of the following categories: on campus clubs, volunteer community services, student government, athletic teams, or active participation in extra-curricular activities. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$725.00
Presented to a full time second, third or fourth year student majoring in Social Welfare or Social Work with a minimum 70% average. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to a full-time student, entering the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Applied and Professional Studies, with a minimum "B" average (70%) on his/her best six final 4U, 4M grades, who is the child or grandchild of a Nipissing graduate. The recipient must have demonstrated participation and leadership in extra-curricular activities such as volunteer service, achievement in athletics or the arts, or other significant endeavours. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,000.00
Students currently attending high school who are applying for full-time admission to the first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University are eligible to apply for this award. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and must have lived in Ontario for at least one year.
- Value:$400.00
Presented annually to a full-time upper year student whose integrity, scholarship and extra-curricular contribution to the Nipissing University athletic community is outstanding. This award aims to recognize a student who strives to encourage the "Laker Spirit" in one or more of the following areas of university athletics: varsity and intramural sports, the Nipissing University Student Athletic Council, coaching and/or official game duties.
- Value:Variable
Established through donations from businesses, service clubs, individuals and Nipissing University itself. Bursaries are awarded to students who are enrolled at Nipissing University and who are in financial need. Values are variable depending on need.
- Value:$500.00
Presented annually to a full-time upper year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,000.00
Presented to a full-time student who contributes to the enhancement of student life through involvement with clubs, athletics events, and other volunteer driven organizations on campus. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$550.00
Awarded to the full-time BBA student with the highest average (minimum 70%) in the first year on five concurrent courses entering second year full-time BBA studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$550.00
Awarded to the full-time BSc student with the highest average (minimum 70%) in the first year on five concurrent courses entering second year full-time BSc studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to six full-time students who demonstrate financial need to ensure a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$550.00
Established in 1993 in commemoration of the first year of Nipissing's status as a university and the University's 25th anniversary. It is presented to a full-time or part-time student who significantly enhanced student life at the University in the preceding academic year. Candidates for nomination cannot include current members of the Student Union.
- Value:$975.00
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Nipissing University School of Business and Economics with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$850.00
Presented annually at convocation to a deserving graduating student majoring in Mathematics who has obtained a high average in his/her major. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need to Indigenous Nipissing University students. Values are variable depending on need with a minimum award of $500. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,000.00
Has a staff or faculty member made a difference in your life as a student? Perhaps someone's expertise, support, or kindness has made all the difference to your success, or maybe they just made you smile. This award is your opportunity to recognize the value and positive impact of a staff or faculty member by saying Thank You and let them know that they made a positive impact on your life here at Nipissing and that what they do matters.
- Value:$975.00
Presented annually to a full-time Nipissing University student on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$500.00
Presented to a student entering his/her third year of the Bachelor of Arts degree program with a major in Sociology. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$3,225.00
Presented to two full-time students who have been employed within the mining sector or who are the children of a mining sector employee. The recipients must have a strong academic record (minimum 75%), demonstrate involvement in extra-curricular activities and financial need. Past recipients of the award may reapply for a second award.
- Value:$2,950.00
Designed to encourage North Bay and surrounding community high school students to study at Nipissing University. This award is presented to a full-time student entering the first year of a Bachelor of Arts (three year general, three year liberal or four year honours) degree at Nipissing University with a solid academic standing (minimum 75%). This award aims to recognize students who exemplify excellence among their peers in terms of academics, extra-curricular involvement and citizenship.
- Value:$1,000.00
Presented annually to a full-time Nipissing University student on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,000.00
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in either Computer Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Technology Management) program or the Bachelor of Science- Environmental Biology and Technology program with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$375.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
- Value:$4,825.00
Awarded annually to two full-time, female students who are currently enrolled in second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program. The recipients will have earned a minimum 70% average and will have contributed significantly to the local community on a voluntary basis in one or more of the following areas: Business, Athletics, and/or Community Support.
- Value:$975.00
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science- Environmental Biology and Technology program or the Bachelor of Business Administration (Technology Management) program with a minimum average of 70%. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$250.00
Presented to a female student enrolled in her third or fourth year of a four-year program (preferably in the Humanities) with a minimum 70% average in her major, who was admitted as a Mature Student or as a college transfer and who is deemed deserving by the Awards Committee.
- Value:$875.00
Presented annually to a full-time student graduating from the Junior/Intermediate division of the Schulich School of Education. The recipient must possess superior leadership skills and talents within an educational setting. Students are nominated by the Schulich School of Education. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,075.00
Presented to a graduating student in the Primary/Junior Division of the Schulich School of Education who excelled in the Mathematics Education course and who was graded highly successful in his/her practice teaching placements. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty.
- Value:$1,500.00
Presented to a full-time, upper year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with a minimum average of 75%. Preference is given to students in the accounting stream. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,300.00
Designed to further strengthen research as part of scholarship at Nipissing University. The awards are presented to selected 4th year students enrolled in thesis courses and/or directed studies courses dealing with research. Values depend on need demonstrated in a submitted budget, and an application is required.
- Value:$1,650.00
Presented to selected students entering second, third or fourth year at Nipissing University with at least an overall "B" average, who are in one or more of the following categories: 1) they devote significant efforts to volunteer activities to benefit the North Bay or Nipissing University community; 2) they display admirable leadership qualities in the community, in student government, or in other student activities; 3) they actively participate in extra-curricular activities. Selection of the successful candidate is made by the Undergraduat Student Services and Awards Committee. The recipients must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Nominations are requested from the University community(faculty, staff, and students) in October.
- Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a full-time Nipissing student from the Thunder Bay District, with preference given to a student from Greenstone. Preference will also be given to a student who self-identifies as Indigenous. The recipient must demonstrate a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and perseverance.
- Value:$1,000.00
Established to honour the life of Kenneth Donaldson. Ken was a loving step father to Nipissing Alumni, Lea Cruickshank, who graduated from the Bachelor of Education program in 2021. This award recognizes Ken’s passion for sports and his love of hockey. The award is presented to a full-time male or female student in the Bachelor of Education program. The recipient must also demonstrate academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who currently plays
hockey (competitively or recreationally) - Value:$2,500.00
Established by the Ledger family to commemorate Kristine Ledger’s impact as a Nipissing Laker. The Kristine Ledger Award is presented to a female varsity athlete playing on the Nipissing Women’s Volleyball team. The recipient must demonstrate characteristics that Kristine displayed during her time with the Lakers such as hard work, dedication, competitiveness and resiliency. Selected by the Nipissing Women’s Volleyball Coaching Staff
- Value:$3,000.00
Awarded to one full-time female student entering their first year of studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate academic merit, must have been recruited and signed to play varsity soccer with the Nipissing Lakers, and have attended a Nipissing District Secondary School. If there are no eligible soccer players in any given year, the award may be given to a first-year varsity athlete from another team.
- Value:$3,000.00
Awarded to one full-time male student entering their first year of studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate academic merit, must have been recruited and signed to play varsity soccer with the Nipissing Lakers, and have attended a Nipissing District Secondary School. If there are no eligible soccer players in any given year, the award may be given to a first-year varsity athlete from another team.
- Value:$1,250.00
Presented to a student to ensure a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$425.00
Presented to the full-time student who has chosen a career path in Psychology, has demonstrated outstanding research productivity, and is deemed most deserving by the Psychology Department.
- Value:$1,000.00
Presented to a deserving student graduating from the Schulich School of Education who expresses a sincere desire to teach in Native Communities or other remote areas of Canada. Students are nominated by the Faculty. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$300.00
Awarded to the full-time Environmental Geography student with the highest average (minimum 75%) on five concurrent courses entering second or third year full-time Environmental Geography studies at Nipissing.
- Value:$425.00
Presented to the full-timeF student in Business demonstrating outstanding perseverance and determination in his/her studies. The recipient is selected by the Business Department.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards: in-course
(Based only on academics)
In-course scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit to full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of study at Nipissing University. Generally, an application is not required. Students must be registered to receive a scholarship, which is generally paid out in January. Weighted grades are used to determine eligibility for a scholarship; please check this section to confirm eligibility requirements for specific programs.
(Based on financial need and/or other criteria)
Provided to students on the basis of financial need or some combination of extra-curricular involvement, academics, demonstrated leadership ability, volunteerism or other similar criterion plus financial need. To demonstrate financial need, students must self-identify by applying for any/all of the following: OSAP (or other government student loan program), the Web Bursary Program, or the Work Study program.
Separate applications are not generally required for most of our bursaries and awards; if you feel you will require some additional financial assistance during the fall and winter session simply complete the online Web Bursary application which can be found on Web Advisor the month of October (it is due November 1). As part of our commitment to the Student Access Guarantee, bursary assistance may be provided, if warranted, to ensure that tuition and book costs are met.
To find more information on the bursaries and awards offered at Nipissing University, please complete the chart, below.