Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards: In-Course

Presented to a full-time student on the basis of academic merit (minimum 70%) deemed most deserving by the department of Political Science. 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 to a full-time student in second, third, or fourth year of a Psychology major (minimum 70%) deemed to be most deserving by the Psychology Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented to a full-time student in second, third, or fourth year of a Sociology major (minimum 70%) deemed to be most deserving by the Sociology Department. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented to a second, third, or fourth year, full-time or part-time student maintaining a minimum 70% average. The student will have contributed to one or more of the following categories: on campus clubs, volunteer community services, student government, athletic teams, or active participation in extra-curricular activities. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented to a full time second, third or fourth year student majoring in Social Welfare or Social Work with a minimum 70% average. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

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.

Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.

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. 

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

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. 

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

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.

Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.

Presented annually to a full-time upper year student whose integrity, scholarship and extra-curricular contribution to the Nipissing University athletic community is outstanding. This award aims to recognize a student who strives to encourage the "Laker Spirit" in one or more of the following areas of university athletics: varsity and intramural sports, the Nipissing University Student Athletic Council, coaching and/or official game duties. All nominated candidates are required to be in good academic standing.