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Located within driving distance of Orillia and Barrie, programs include Child and Family Studies, Culture and the Arts, Liberal Arts and teaching options.
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.
Unless otherwise indicated, students will be considered automatically
for the following academic-based scholarships, which are paid either in January or at Convocation, depending on the terms of the award.
Dr. Herbert A. Bruce Chapter IODE Education Scholarship
Value: $400
Presented to the full-time Bachelor of Education student graduating with the highest overall average in the Junior/Intermediate Division.
Canadian Federation of University Women Bachelor of Education Admission Scholarship
Value: $500
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.
Governor General's Academic Gold Medal
This medal is awarded for academic excellence to the student graduating from the Faculty of Education with a Masters of Education Degree with the highest academic standing.
Alan J. Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to the applicant of Native Canadian Ancestry enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education Program with the highest prerequisite qualifications.
Dr. Helen Langford Scholarship
Presented annually to a student in the Primary/Junior division of the Bachelor of Education program who has demonstrated academic excellence and exemplary teaching practices in the methods and practice teaching course. This scholarship was established in honour of Dr. Langford's passionate and enthusiastic dedication to education and most notably her kind and gentle manner in the classroom, making her students feel welcome and comfortable.
Manitou Chapter IODE-Joan Weller Memorial Education Scholarship
Value: $200
Presented to the student with the highest admission average entering the primary/junior division of the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University.
John R. McCarthy Scholarship
Value: $800
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 program in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University in the preceding academic year, and who is currently enrolled in the Faculty of Education at Nipissing in the Fall Session immediately following graduation. The student selected will have 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. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: November 1.
Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association Religious Education Scholarship
Value: $1,000
Presented to the full-time Bachelor of Education student graduating with the highest average in the Religious Education course at Nipissing University.
Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation Award
Awarded to the student graduating from the Intermediate/Senior division of the Faculty of Education who applies for the award and who in the opinion of the Faculty of Education’s Awards Committee has shown a clear understanding and empathy for the values of unionism, is attempting to secure a job with a public secondary board, and who best exemplifies the award criteria. Applications may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office. Deadline: April 1
President's Gold Medals
The student graduating from the Faculty of Education with a Bachelor of Education degree, who attains the highest academic average in that degree program, will receive a President's Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
The full- or part-time student graduating from the Faculty of Education with an MEd degree, who attains the highest academic average in that degree program, will receive a President's Gold Medal and a cash award of $500.
A student may not receive a President's Gold Medal and the J.W. Trusler Proficiency Award at the same time.
Carl Sanders Scholarships (Education)
Students applying to the Faculty of Education are considered for a scholarship based on their admission average. A limited number of scholarships is awarded to the top students in each Division.
Robert Manion and Louella Surtees Scholarship
Awarded to a student enrolled in the full-time Bachelor of Education program who graduated from Nipissing Univeristy (minimum 70% average)in the previous year with History or English as a major. Students in the final year of the Concurrent Education program with History or English as a major will also be considered.
J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards in Education
Value: $300
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.
Disclaimer
Nipissing University assumes liability for the payment of scholarships, bursaries and other awards only to an extent that expected gifts from donors or returns from particular investments of endowed funds are realized. The university reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require, including the amendment of monetary value, selection criteria and the cancellation of particular awards. Information on the current status of any of these may be obtained by contacting the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office. Students who feel their individual circumstances are not being fairly considered when determining eligibility for the aforementioned scholarships, bursaries or awards have the right to submit a written appeal explaining their circumstances to the Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee.
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