Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards: In-Course

Presented annually to a student-athlete currently playing on a Nipissing University varsity team, who has demonstrated dedication to improving the lives of others and making a positive difference in the North Bay community throughout their undergraduate degree program. The recipient must have a sustained record of outstanding leadership and volunteer service, and truly exemplify or live by the motto "Make a Difference Every Day".

Presented to the third year full-time student in a History major who has demonstrated an exceptional interest in the study of History, and who is deemed most deserving by the History faculty.

Awarded to a Nipissing University international student pursuing a business degree or diploma. The recipient must have a minimum of 75% average and a Record of Student Development with the Office of Student Development Services. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and on-campus community involvement. 

Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Established to honour the life of Nipissing University alumna, Abby DeBruyn, in recognition of her dedication and passion for education. The award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student in the intermediate/senior division. The recipient demonstrates leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for the program, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

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.

Established to honour the life of educator, Ahti Jones. This award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student (concurrent or consecutive) who has a strong academic record. The recipient must have their teaching qualification in French as a Second Language and plan to pursue a career teaching French. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario.

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.

The application can be found in the "Forms and Applications" section of the Student Financial Services website; deadline: March 15th. Recipients will be selected by the Schulich School of Education Awards committee. Deadline: March 15th.

Awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education program at the Junior/Intermediate level of the Schulich School of Education who was a former graduate of Nipissing University with at least a second class standing. The recipient should have demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for teaching children and excellence in practice teaching. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Established to honour the life of Nipissing University alumna, Amber Wilde, in recognition of her dedication and passion in Gender Equality and Social Justice. The award is presented to a full-time, female student majoring in Gender Equality and Social Justice at Nipissing University on the basis of demonstrated leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for the program, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. 

Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Presented annually to a graduating female student in the full-time Bachelor of Education program who, while a student at Nipissing University, demonstrated superior leadership abilities. The recipient is selected by the Schulich School of Education.