Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards: In-Course
Why Apply?
- One application covers all Scholarships, Bursaries, and Financial Awards.
- Only 30 to 60 minutes to complete the application.
- Reapply every year to maximize your opportunities.
- Various criteria for different Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.
- No need to repay the money awarded.
- Apply between October 1 to November 1.
Scholarships
Provided to support a student's education; awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Bursaries
Non-repayable financial aid given to students, on the basis of financial need, to assist with the cost of education.
Awards
Awarded to students on a mix of criteria, including extracurricular involvement, academic performance, leadership skills, volunteer work, or other specified experiences.

Taylor Schell
Bachelor of Physical & Health Education
M.E. Follis University Founders' Athletics Award
"I'm extremely honoured to have received this award and feel grateful that donors are able to support student athletes such as myself, to pursue further education while competing in our sport at the highest level and representing Nipissing University."

Taijon Graham
Bachelor of Business Administration
M.E. Follis University Founders' Athletics Award
“It definitely came at a time where I really needed [the extra financial support] and I was really grateful to have the opportunity to win the award.”

Shaelyn Francis
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The NoahStrong Athletic Award
“I was very honoured to receive [the Noah Strong Athletic Award] for myself knowing all the affirmations that Noah followed that I [want to as well] in my daily life as an athlete and a as a student."
Frequently Asked Questions
You can apply for all available scholarships, bursaries, and awards through a single application form, which takes about 30 to 60 minutes to complete.
Yes, you can reapply each year to increase your chances of receiving financial support.
Each scholarship, bursary, and award has different criteria, which may include academic performance, financial need, extracurricular involvement, leadership, or volunteer work.
No, the funds you receive through scholarships, bursaries, and awards do not need to be repaid...
The application period is from 1 October till 1 November, each year.
Yes, previous recipients are encouraged to reapply each year.
You may still qualify for some scholarships, bursaries, or awards, as different opportunities have different criteria. Apply anyway to see what you might be eligible for.
Nipissing University assumes liability for the payment of scholarships, bursaries and other awards only to the extent that expected gifts from donors or returns from particular investments of endowed funds are realized. The University reserves the right to make whatever changes circumstances may require, including the amendment of monetary value, selection criteria and the cancellation of particular awards. Information on the current status of any of these may be obtained by contacting the Student Awards and Financial Aid Office or by visiting the Nipissing University website at www.nipissingu.ca/studentfinancialservices.
Students who feel that their individual circumstances are not being fairly considered when determining eligibility for the aforementioned scholarships, bursaries and awards have the right to submit a written appeal explaining their circumstances to the Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee.
Have a question?
The easiest and best way to contact us is by emailing finaid@nipissingu.ca.
We are located at F216, and are open Monday to Friday, 10:00am-4:00pm. Feel free to drop by for any questions you may have, no appointment is necessary!
Want to learn more about the scholarships, bursaries and awards that are available?
Use the search tool below - but remember, there’s no need to apply for individual awards.
Simply submit one application
and you'll be automatically considered for all of the awards you’re eligible for.
Apply Between October 1 to November 1
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Scotiabank International Exchange Award
Award Value $500.00Presented to a selected student who is participating in international exchange activities through Nipissing University. 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.
Award Type AwardProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Shelby Dickey Memorial Scholarship
Award Value $875.00Established in memory of Shelby Dickey, a Nipissing University student and accomplished member of the Nipissing Nordic Ski team. The award recognizes a female member of the Nipissing Nordic varsity ski team who demonstrates excellence in athletics, academics, and leadership. The recipient is selected by the Nipissing Lakers Nordic Skiing coach staff, in consultation with the Student Financial Aid office.
Award Type AwardProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Shelley Buttimor Memorial Award
Award Value $450.00Established to honour the life of Shelley Buttimor. Shelley was a Nipissing Alumna graduating from the Bachelor of Education program in 1988. This award recognizes her passion for physical activity and her love of hockey. The award is presented to a full-time female student in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program. The recipient must also demonstrate academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who currently plays hockey (competitively or recreationally).
Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
Award Type AwardFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Physical & Health EducationYear Any -
Shirley and Ron Wood Memorial Award
Award Value $250.00Presented to a female student enrolled in her third or fourth year of a four-year program (preferably in the Humanities) with a minimum 70% average in her major, who was admitted as a Mature Student or as a college transfer and who is deemed deserving by the Awards Committee. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Award Type AwardFaculty Faculty of Arts and ScienceProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Smith Award
Award Value $2,625.00Established 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.
Award Type AwardFaculty Faculty of Arts and ScienceProgram HistoryYear Graduating -
Sondra Nesterenko Memorial Award
Award Value $1,000.00Presented annually to a full-time student graduating from the Junior/Intermediate division of the Schulich School of Education. The recipient must possess superior leadership skills and talents within an educational setting. Students are nominated by the Schulich School of Education. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Award Type AwardFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Graduating -
Stacey Koebel Memorial Award
Award Value $1,975.00Presented annually, in memory of Stacey Koebel (B.Ed. '00), to a graduating of the Schulich School of Education who expresses a desire to teach in Canada's far north (Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavut). First choice in selection will be given to a student in the Primary/Junior division. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty.
Students are nominated by the Faculty.Award Type AwardFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Primary/JuniorYear Graduating -
Stan Michael Lawlor Memorial Award in History
Award Value $1,850.00Established 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.
Award Type AwardFaculty Faculty of Arts and ScienceProgram HistoryYear Graduating -
Stan Pasko Mathematics Award
Award Value $2,375.00Presented to a graduating student in the Primary/Junior Division of the Schulich School of Education who excelled in the Mathematics Education course and who was graded highly successful in his/her practice teaching placements. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty.
Award Type AwardFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Primary/JuniorYear Graduating -
Stephen Carnegie Memorial Award
Award Value $3,000.00Presented to a full-time, upper year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program with a minimum average of 75%. Preference is given to students in the accounting stream. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Award Type AwardFaculty Faculty of Education and Professional StudiesProgram Business / EconomicsYear Upper Year