- Value:$2,500.00
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:$650.00
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:$10,000.00
Awarded to two students entering full-time study in the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. Applicants must have a minimum 85% average and show evidence of personal leadership activities: e.g. excellence in fine arts, writing, debating; excellence in science extracurricular activities beyond local school class requirements; and/or significant citizenship contributions to community or family. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Each recipient receives $10,000 during their first year, and the scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years at $3,000 per year based on the maintenance of a minimum 85% average on their best 24 credits. Recipients of this award may not also hold a President's, Schulich, FIRST Robotics, Carl Sanders scholarship or NU Entrance Award.
- Value:$975.00
Awarded on the basis of academic merit to selected full time students from the Muskoka region entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University. To be considered, students must apply for admission to Nipissing University by May 1.
- Value:$800.00
Presented to a student in the summer session of the first year of one of the three Nipissing University Summer Indigenous Programs: Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language program, the Native Classroom Assistant Development Program, or the Indigenous Teacher Certification Program. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$1,300.00
This is awarded annually to a first or second year student in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program who is a graduate of a northern Ontario high school, with preference to a graduate of a North Bay high school. The recipient must be involved in extracurricular activities and/or have contributed to the community through volunteerism. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:Variable
Presented on the basis of financial need to selected first year students who indicate that neither parent attended either college or university.
- Value:$2,350.00
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:$2,350.00
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. The recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1000
Established to support self-identifying Indigenous students who are members of Nipissing First Nation.
- Value:$925.00
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:$1,625.00
Awarded on the basis of academic merit to selected full time students from the Muskoka region entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University. To be considered, students must apply for admission to Nipissing University by May 1.
- 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:$1,000.00
Presented annually to 3 full-time, first year students who have a minimum admission average of 80%. Preference is given to students who are the child or spouse of a corporate employee or dealer (Northern district) of Mac's Convenience Inc. or Northmar Distributors. Preference is also given to students enrolled in one of the following degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science (Computer Science), or Bachelor of Arts (Economics). The recipients of this scholarship may be considered for a subsequent scholarship valued at $500 by maintaining at least an overall average of 80% during first year at Nipissing University.
- Value:$800.00
Presented to three Indigenous students from the Nipissing First Nation with the highest entrance average. Recipients must be entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree program, or the Indigenous Foundations Program, at Nipissing University. College transfer students with less than 18 credits will also be considered.
- Value:$500.00
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:$1,000.00
Recognizes two full-time first year Nipissing University students, who are graduates of a local North Bay high school and have demonstrated financial need. The recipients must also be in good academic standing.
- 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:1st Year Domestic Tuition/$3000 renewable
Offered in partnership with FIRST to up to 2 outstanding students entering any program at Nipissing University, eligible recipients must have an admission average of at least 85% and must have participated on a high school FIRST Robotics Competition team within the last two years. Renewable at $3000 for up to three additional years if an 85% average is maintained on a minimum 24 credits taken in fall/winter.
- Value:$2,500.00
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. The recipient must also be an Ontario resident as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$2,750.00
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. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$7,500.00
Available to selected full-time students entering the first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University with a focus on education: Concurrent Education or Bachelor of Physical Health Education. Students entering the first year of a two-year Consecutive Bachelor of Education program, or Concurrent Bachelor of Education students who have not previously held a Schulich, are also eligible. 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 may only hold one Schulich Scholarship during their studies at Nipissing University.
Recipients must have a minimum 80% average and at least one of the following: demonstrated financial need or demonstrated contributions to community.
Bachelor of Education students entering the first year of the BEd program, complete the Schulich Scholarship application found on the Student Financial Service website. Deadline: Jan 15th.
First year undergraduate students (Concurrent BEd or BPHE), complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1. Consecutive Education students, complete the Schulich Scholarship application found on the Student Financial Service website. Deadline: Jan 15th.
Concurrant Education Students, complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
- Value:$2,925.00
This scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving student, who has a Ukrainian background, and is from Northern Ontario This award was established with a bequest from Nipissing Alumna Stephanie Balanchuk Patterson.
Stephanie graduated from the North Bay Normal School in 1949. What an exciting career she had. She took full advantage of every opportunity to travel and experience life that came her way. She had taught in the UK and all over Ontario. She experienced every grade from kindergarten to high school. She continued her education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Queens and shifted her education focus to high school and guidance. After finally retiring in 1986, she moved into a beautiful waterfront home with her sister Mary.
- Value:$3,300.00
Awarded on the basis of academic merit to selected full time students from the Muskoka region entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University. To be considered, students must apply for admission to Nipissing University by May 1.
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.