- Value:$1,000.00
Established from donations by Dr. Patricia Hughes and awarded to the full-time female mature student with the highest average (minimum 75%), hased on first year courses, entering second year full-time studies at Nipissing.
- Value:$2,900.00
Established to honour Alan (1925-1994), the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, and his wife Joyce (1925-2009), an ardent supporter of the local arts community. Two scholarships are presented to Indigenous students graduating from either the Bachelor of Education program, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), or the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL). Recipients must intend to go on to teach in an Indigenous community, be in strong academic standing, and demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$2,500.00
Presented to a Nipissing student who self-identifies as Indigenous and is graduating from an undergraduate degree program. The recipient must intend on pursuing a post-graduate degree, including graduate studies programs at the Masters level, in the area of education, law, medicine or social work. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Selected recipient is required to submit proof of acceptance to a post-graduate degree program outlined in the criteria. Application required.
- Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency who is continuing full time studies in a program within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing University. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic, compassion, perseverance, and financial need.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency, and who is continuing full time studies in a program within the Faculty of Arts and Science at Nipissing. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic, compassion and perseverance.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency, and who is continuing full time studies in a program within the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent teaching practices with children.
- Value:$500.00
Is awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency who is continuing full time studies in a program, other than in the Schulich School of Education, within the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies at Nipissing. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic, compassion and perseverance.
- 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:$625.00
Presented to a full-time Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Studies student at Nipissing University. The recipient must have a minimum 70% average and should demonstrate an enthusiasm for and dedication to furthering corporate social responsibility. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$900.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need to a full time student enrolled in a graduate program at Nipissing University.
- Value:$2,275.00
Presented, on the basis of financial need, to a full-time third or fourth year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) program with English Studies as a major. The recipient must have a minimum average of 80% in his/her major. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$400.00
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.
- Value:$4,425.00
The Ilse Mueller Scholarship will be awarded to two full-time students with a major in Classical Studies, at Nipissing, with the highest overall average, (minimum of 80%). Additionally, the recipients must meet at least one of the following criteria: the student is enrolled in CLAS 3415 - Fieldwork in Classical Archaeology and is attending the Balkan Heritage Field School; or the student is enrolled in, or otherwise conducting work relevant to, the Certificate in Digital Classics at Nipissing University.
- 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:$400.00
Awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled full-time at Nipissing University in the Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Work or Business Administration. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and cannot be sponsored by the Department of Indigenous and Northern Affairs.
- Value:$350.00
Presented annually at Convocation to a deserving graduating student in the Faculty of Arts and Science with a major in Fine Arts, specializing in visual arts, who has excelled in his/her Fine Arts courses. Preference is given to a student who has expressed an intention to pursue graduate studies the following year. The recipient is selected by faculty in the department.
- Value:$900.00
Awarded annually in June to the graduating student, in third or fourth year English Studies (including students in the final year of Concurrent Education), with an excellent academic record and demonstrated financial need who will be continuing her/his studies at either a faculty of education or a graduate school. The faculty in the English Studies department selects the most deserving applicant. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$450.00
Presented to a full-time, upper year Nipissing University student enrolled in the English Studies program with high academic standing (minimum 75%). The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:Variable
Provided, through funding from the provincial government, to Indigenous students on the basis of financial need. Students must be Ontario residents, as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$500.00
Presented to a student who self-identifies as Indigenous and requires tech hardware such as a laptop or tablet to aid them in their studies. The student must also demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student in a graduate studies program or a student in their 3rd or 4th year in an undergraduate program.
- Value:$1000
Established to support self-identifying Indigenous students who are members of Nipissing First Nation.
- Value:$875.00
Established in memory of Lindsay Margaret Wilson, a graduate of Nipissing University who had dedicated her life to the community support and advocacy of people with special needs or disabilities. The award is given to a full-time student, with preference to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Arts program majoring in Child and Family Studies or the Bachelor of Social Work program. The recipient should demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge of advocacy for community integration of children, youth and/or adults with special needs acquired through employment, education and/or volunteer work. Preference is also given to college transfer and mature students.
- Value:$1,250.00
Presented annually to a full-time, Faculty of Applied & Professional Studies student enrolled in his/her second year with a minimum first year average of 80% on a minimum of 18 credits, who at the time of admission was admissible as a mature student. 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 the following degree programs: Bachelor of Business Administration (Technology Management), Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Science, Bachelor of Arts (Economics). The recipient may be considered for a subsequent scholarship by maintaining at least an overall 80% average during his/her second year at Nipissing University.
- Value:$500.00
Established to support Nipissing Indigenous students who wish to revitalize their cultural practices. Funding can be used to support an Elder honourarium, travel costs, supplies, food, or other expenses, as defined by the students. Applications are reviewed by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and must include an engagement plan and anticipated expenses. Recipients are selected by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Apply through application found on NU website. Proposal with estimated budget required.
- 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:$675.00
Presented to a full-time student in the second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has excelled in his /her studies (minimum 70%). The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675.00
Presented to a second, third or fourth year full-time student as an English Studies major with a minimum 70% average. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675.00
Awarded to a full time student maintaining a minimum 70% average in the School of Graduate Studies. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
- Value:$675.00
Awarded to an undergraduate Mature (no previous post-secondary) student or a transfer student who registers in a full time undergraduate studies program at Nipissing in a first degree program. It is awarded on the basis of financial need (for Mature Students) and full time academic performance in the most recent year of post-secondary studies (for Transfer students). Studies must have been undertaken in an academic program at an accredited Community College or University. It is not necessary that transfer students have completed their prior post-secondary studies.
- 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:$875.00
Presented annually to a second year full-time Indigenous student enrolled in an Arts and Science degree program who has a minimum overall average of 75% and demonstrates financial need.
- Value:$875.00
Presented annually to a full-time Indigenous student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has a minimum admission average of 75% and demonstrates financial need.
- Value:$525.00
Awarded to the full-time BBA student with the highest average (minimum 70%) in the first year on five concurrent courses entering second year full-time BBA studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Awarded to the full-time BSc student with the highest average (minimum 70%) in the first year on five concurrent courses entering second year full-time BSc studies at Nipissing University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525.00
Presented to an incoming B.Ed student who has demonstrated a commitment to the Nipissing University community during his/her undergraduate studies. The student selected will have displayed leadership in student government and student affairs and made a personal contribution to the life of the University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$500.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need to Indigenous Nipissing University students. Values are variable depending on need with a minimum award of $500. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$975.00
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in either Computer Science, the Bachelor of Business Administration (Technology Management) program or the Bachelor of Science- Environmental Biology and Technology program with a minimum average of 75%. 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:$2,150.00
Established to honour the lives of Janet Morton and her parents, Bill and Helen Smith and to recognize their dedication to the North Bay community. It strives to encourage dynamic and creative people to become potentially outstanding teachers of history. The award is presented to a student in his/her final year of full-time study, majoring in history at Nipissing University, who plans to pursue a Bachelor of Education degree in the following year, either at Nipissing University or at another university. The recipient will demonstrate an enthusiasm for history through his/her studies at Nipissing University, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the faculty.
- Value:$1,525.00
Established to honour the life of Stan Michael Lawlor, this award recognizes his dedication and desire to encourage and promote History studies at the graduate level. It is presented to a deserving, graduating student in History at Nipissing University who plans to pursue graduate History studies in the following year, either through Npissing University or elsewhere. The recipient must demonstrate enthusiasm for history through his/her undergraduate studies at Nipissing University, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by their department.
- Value:$1,000.00
Designed to further strengthen research as part of scholarship at Nipissing University. The awards are presented to selected 4th year students enrolled in thesis courses and/or directed studies courses dealing with research. Values depend on need demonstrated in a submitted budget, and an application is required. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a full-time student in any undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University who demonstrates financial need and is a child or partner of an active service member OR a child or partner of a veteran. To qualify, students must submit a short paragraph about how being part of a military family has impacted them and how this award may support them in their studies. Selected recipients will be asked to show documentation which may include a military ID, a CF1 card, or any posting message or discharge message (personal information or discharge reasons are not required)
- Value:$350.00
Established by a generous gift from the Knowledge First Foundation. This is awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled in the professional years of Social Work who has a minimum overall average of 75%.
- Value:$3,600.00
Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing research in partnership with an Indigenous community located within the Treaty No. 9 region. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. The final decision is made by the Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee.
- Value:$500.00
Presented annually to a student in the Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice program. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, have a strong work ethic, and a positive attitude towards their studies. Students are required to submit a short paragraph outlining why they feel they are deserving of the award, with specific reference to their strong work ethic and positive attitude, and how this award will support their academic pursuits.
- Value:$300.00
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.
- Value:$400.00
Presented to the full-timeF student in Business demonstrating outstanding perseverance and determination in his/her studies. The recipient is selected by the Business Department.
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.