Scholarships, Bursaries & Awards: In-Course

Awarded to an ambitious young entrepeneur enrolled in ADMN 3306 - Introduction to Small Business Administration who intends to start a small business, preferably in the North Bay area. Students must submit a detailed business plan and will be required to pitch their business to a panel of judges. Recipients will also be required to report back on the use of their funds. Application details will be provided by the ADMN 3306 instructor.

Established by a group of retired educators in Sudbury and surrounding area in memory of Susan Stuart, a professor at Nipissing University who passed away in January, 2019. As a professor of mathematics in the Schulich School of Education, Susan's talents extended far beyond the classroom. She developed and authored many teacher resources and she worked with Nipissing to provide training for educators in other countries. She was very passionate about giving back and her volunteerism speaks volumes. OAME, Sudbury Teachers' Lions and CFUW Sudbury benefited greatly from her hours of work to benefit others. The award is presented to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude to teaching; a willingness to assist fellow classmates; and exemplary volunteer, leadership and citizenship qualities. The recipient is nominated by the Schulich School of Education and must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

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.

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

Awarded in support of the donor's community initiatives and in conjunction with the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board. It is presented to a student in the Master of Environmental Science program who has demonstrated financial need and community involvement. Preference is given to a student who has previously graduated from an undergraduate program at Nipissing.

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

Awarded in support of the donor's community initiatives and in conjunction with the Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board. It is presented to a student in the Bachelor of Social Work program who has demonstrated financial need and community involvement.

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

Established to honour Dr. Ted Chase's dedication, spirit and commitment to education during his 35 years of service at Nipissing University. Presented to a full-time, upper year student registered in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program who has demonstrated significant, committed involvement to either the arts (music, drama, visual) or athletics (varsity or intramural) while a student at Nipissing University. The recipient must show good academic standing (minimum of 70% overall average) and demonstrate financial need. The recipient must also 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 selected students entering second, third or fourth year at Nipissing University with at least an overall "B" average, who are in one or more of the following categories: 1) they devote significant efforts to volunteer activities to benefit the North Bay or Nipissing University community; 2) they display admirable leadership qualities in the community, in student government, or in other student activities; 3) they actively participate in extra-curricular activities. Selection of the successful candidate is made by the Undergraduat Student Services and Awards Committee. The recipients must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Nominations are requested from the University community(faculty, staff, and students) in October.

Established from the proceeds of the screening of That Beautiful Somewhere, a film based on the novel by Dr. William Plumstead. It is presented to a full-time student majoring in English with a strong academic standing in the Creative Writing: Prose Fiction course (ENGL 3517). The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Established to honour the remarkable life of Amy Gervais. Amy was a determined, kind, spirited
nursing student who overcame many challenges in life and made time to pursue her education.
This award recognizes a mature student in their final semester of the RPN – BScN Bridging
Program who has had to overcome adversity while demonstrating strength, character, and a
commitment to pursuing nursing education. The recipient must demonstrate financial need.
Selected by the Nipissing School of Nursing.

The Beverley Charron Memorial Award is presented annually to an upper-year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) program at Nipissing University. Eligible applicants must be residents of Ontario, demonstrate financial need as defined by OSAP, and submit a short letter (maximum 500 words) endorsed by the student's Clinical Instructor and/or Clinical Professors describing the student’s commitment to patient care, professional attitude toward nursing, and the importance of compassionate bedside manner in their practice. Final approval of the recipient rests with the faculty in the School of Nursing.

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