- Value:$1,300.00
Presented to a full-time second year student in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program who displays the qualities of integrity, caring/compassion, patience, empathy, critical thinking, responsibility, and accountability that are important to the nursing profession. The recipient is selected on the basis of financial need and a strong academic record by the faculty in the School of Nursing. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$775.00
Presented to a full-time third or fourth year student in the Bachelor of Science Nursing program who demonstrates academic excellence, and strong leadership. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. The final selection is made by the faculty in the department of nursing.
- Value:$775.00
Awarded to a full-time student entering the Nursing program who demonstrates academic excellence (minimum 80% average) and dedicated community service in health care, but who does not qualify for one of Nipissing University's major entrance awards or scholarships. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,700.00
Presented annually to a student in the RPN to BScN Bridging program enrolled in NSGD 4027 Clinical Practicum - Preceptorship (currently, or intending to enrol in the current academic year, pending confirmation from the department of Nursing) who is working in the Niagara Health System. Students are required to submit a short paragraph outlining why they are deserving of the award based on financial need and /or describe how this award will help support their academic pursuits.
- Value:$1,650.00
Presented to a third or fourth year student in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program on the basis of academic merit and financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675.00
Presented to a full-time student in at least second year of the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program on the basis of academic merit (minimum 70%) who is deemed most deserving by the Department of Nursing. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by OSAP.
- Value:Variable
Provides outstanding students with a special opportunity to study in a Northern Ontario university environment. The scholarships are awarded to full-time students entering directly from high school with minimum of 80% on their best six 4U/4M final grades (or provincial, international, or final IB score equivalent), or transferring from college with fewer than 18 transfer credits. Students must be registered in the first year of a Nipissing University undergraduate degree program. To maintain eligibility, it is necessary to maintain a minimum cumulative average of 80%, and students must enroll in no less than 24 credits annually. Students must accept their offer of admission by the date. Students in the upper year Concurrent Education program may only hold the scholarship in their first four years of study. 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. Students in the Consecutive Education, College Partnership (Commerce and BBA) and Nursing Scholar Practitioner programs do not qualify for this scholarship. indicated in their offer letter and must register full time (minimum 24 credits) in the fall/winter semesters for the scholarship to be paid out. The scholarship may be held for a maximum of 4 years, not including "professional" years of study in the Concurrent Education program.
- Value:$500.00
Established to honour the remarkable life of Amy Gervais. Amy was a determined, kind, spirited nursing student who overcame many challenges in life and made time to pursue her education. This award recognizes a mature student in their final semester of the RPN - BScN Bridging Program who has had to overcome adversity while demonstrating strength, character, and a commitment to pursuing nursing education. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Selected by the Nipissing School of Nursing. - Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a Nipissing University student, enrolled in either the BScN program or the RPN to BScN Blended Delivery Program, who demonstrates financial need. The recipient must have excelled in their practical placements and have demonstrated a passion for the profession and an eagerness to learn. Preference will be given to second or third year students. The recipient must be nominated by School of Nursing Faculty members, preceptors or placement coordinators. Nomination forms are available on the Student Awards and Financial Services website. Nominations from School of Nursing faculty, placement coordinators, or preceptors will be accepted.
Selection will be made by the Director of the School of Nursing or other as determined by the Nipissing University Student Awards and Financial Services Office
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.