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Earn a BA (Honours) in Contemporary Studies from Laurier and a BEd from Nipissing as well as practice teach in the Public or Catholic schools near Brantford.
The following funding is available to assist international students studying at Nipissing University:
The International Work-Study program provides part-time, on-campus employment to international students who can prove financial need.
International Work-Study is not intended to provide emergency funding; rather, it is to act as a supplement to a student’s finances and to provide valuable on-campus employment which is allowed via Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).
Applications may be obtained from the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office.
International students entering the first year of a degree program at Nipissing University as full-time students will be considered automatically for the following entrance scholarships based on their best grades used for admission as long as an application for admission is received by April 1. Conditional offers of scholarships will go out with offers of admission. Scholarship eligibility will be reviewed once final grades are available.
Carl Sanders Scholarship
A+
$2,250
A-
$1,250
Full-time, upper year (second year and higher) International students are eligible to be considered automatically for the following scholarships on the basis of their grades in 30 credits over the previous fall/winter.
> 85%
$750
80 - 84%
$500
Students will also be considered automatically for several program-specific scholarships and awards, details of which may be found below:
Awarded to international students studying full-time at Nipissing University in at least their second year of study who demonstrate financial need. Complete a Nipissing University Web Bursary application available online on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: November 1.
Presented to the full-time Bachelor of Education student graduating with the highest overall average in the Junior/Intermediate Division.
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.
Awarded to the full-time, female student in third year who has achieved a minimum 80% average in the Nursing program at Nipissing University. The recipient demonstrates compassion, perseverance and excellent leadership skills.
Awarded to the full-time, female student who has a achieved a minimum 80% average in the first two years of the Bachelor of Science (general or honours) in Biology program who will be continuing full-time studies in the same program.
Awarded to a full-time female student obtaining a minimum 80% average in the first year of the Criminal Justice Program at Nipissing University who is continuing full-time studies at Nipissing in the same program.
Awarded to the female Nipissing University graduate who achieved a minimum 80% final overall average who is now enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University. The recipient demonstrates enthusiasm, leadership skills and excellent teaching practices with children.
Presented to two deserving students in good academic standing, taking three or more courses, who are in one of the following categories: 1) a special needs student who has shown persistence and courage in pursuing his/her studies; 2) a student who is aiding a special needs person on campus or in the community; 3) a student who heightens awareness of special needs on campus or in the community. The final decision is made by the Student Affairs Committee.
Presented annually to a 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 Faculty of Education.
Presented to the full-time student in Administrative Studies or Business demonstrating outstanding perseverance and determination in his/her studies. The recipient is selected by the Business Department.
Presented to the student with the highest mark (combined) in GEOG1016 and GEOG1017.
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.
Donated by Dr. Patricia Hughes and is awarded to the full-time female mature student with the highest average (minimum 75%) on five concurrent courses entering second year full-time studies at Nipissing.
Presented to the student with the highest admission average in the Primary/Junior Division of the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University.
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.
Presented annually to the fourth year full-time Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies/Physical Geography student with the highest overall average on all courses taken in the first three years of the program at Nipissing University.
Presented to the Bachelor of Business Administration student best demonstrating a combination of academic and creative excellence in the Entrepreneurship course as determined by the Department.
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, winter classic, the Nipissing University Student Athletic Council, coaching and/or official game duties. All nominated candidates are required to be in good academic standing.
Presented to a student who has completed the third year of Nipissing University's four year Bachelor of Business Administration Degree and has demonstrated high academic achievement and other merits.
Awarded to a full-time student with the highest average (minimum 80%) who is pursuing a major in Gender Equality and Social Justice.
Presented to the full-time Bachelor of Education student graduating with the highest average in the Religious Education course at Nipissing University.
Presented to the full-time student in the Bachelor of Education Intermediate/Senior Division who, in the opinion of the Intermediate/Senior Division faculty, has shown outstanding qualities of scholarship, teaching ability, and character.
Awarded to a full-time student with the highest average (minimum 80%) in the Bachelor of Science or Honours Bachelor of Science program.
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.
Awarded to a student who has earned his/her BA from Nipissing University (minimum 70% average), with History as a major, and who is enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing. The final decision is made by the Student Affairs Committee.
Established in honour of Dr. Surtees' dedication, spirit and commitment to Nipissing University. This award is presented annually to a full-time, fourth year Honours History student who makes a personal contribution in the field of athletics or extracurricular activities at the university or in the community at large. The recipient is selected by the History department.
Established to honour Dr. Walton's enthusiastic commitment to the Classical Studies Program during her 37 year career at Nipissing University. This scholarship is presented to a full-time student who obtained the highest mark in the previous year in the Introductory Latin course (CLAS 1105) in the Bachelor of Arts Classical Studies program.
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