Unless otherwise indicated, students will be considered automatically for the following scholarships.

President's Gold Medals

The full- or part-time students graduating from the following degree programs who attain the highest academic average in all courses in that degree program will receive a President's Gold Medal and a cash award of $500. Students in a four-year program must have earned a minimum of 90 credits at Nipissing University and have a minimum overall average of 80%. Students in a three-year program must have earned a minimum of 60 credits at Nipissing University and have an overall average of at least 80%.
Medals are awarded for the following degree programs: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Science (Honours) Nursing, Bachelor of Physical and Health Education, Bachelor of Fine Art, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Education.
A student may not receive a President's Gold Medal and the J.W. Trusler Proficiency Award at the same time.

J.W. Trusler Proficiency Awards

Presented to a graduating student, either part-time or full-time, in each major of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree program. The recipients are chosen by the respective faculty of each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Students must have earned a minimum of 60 credits at Nipissing University and have a minimum overall average of 80% on courses completed by April 30th of their graduating year. Students with a double major are only eligible to receive one J.W. Trusler Award.
Presented to six graduating students in the Bachelor of Education program 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.