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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Co-operators(Airport Rd) North Bay Award in Organizational Studies
Award Value $750.00Presented to a full-time Bachelor of Business Administration - HMRC 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.
Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
Award Type AwardFaculty Faculty of Education and Professional StudiesProgram Business / EconomicsYear Upper Year -
Coleen Joanne Whitford Memorial Bursary
Award Value $1,675.00Awarded on the basis of financial need. The recipient must 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 BursaryProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Constable Andrew Keating Memorial Award
Award Value $500.00Established as a tribute to alumnus, Andrew Keating, a Criminal Justice graduate of Nipissing University and a member of the North Bay Police Service. It recognizes a Lakers Men's volleyball student -athlete who best exemplifies the "Success 10" core values both on and off the court. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be in good academic standing. The recipient is selected by the Nipissing Lakers Men's Volleyball coaching staff, in consultation with the Student Awards Office.
Award Type AwardProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Cup Gunning Award
Award Value $675.00Presented to a full-time student over the previous year at Nipissing University in a History major, who has shown a strong interest in Local Community History, and is deemed most deserving by the History Department. Should a suitable candidate not be found, consideration is given to students showing a strong interest in Military History. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Award Type ScholarshipFaculty Faculty of Arts and ScienceProgram HistoryYear Upper Year -
Curry Family Bursary in Graduate Studies
Award Value $1,150.00Awarded on the basis of financial need to a full time student enrolled in a graduate program at Nipissing University.
Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
Award Type BursaryProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Graduate -
Cynthia Johnston Memorial Award
Award Value $725.00Presented annually, in memory of Cynthia Johnston (B.Ed. 07), to a graduating student of the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude and a strong work ethic throughout the program. Preference is given to someone who expresses a sincere desire to teach music. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty.
Award Type AwardFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Graduating -
David Cybulski Memorial Award
Award Value $675.00Established in memory of David Cybulski by his friends and family. David was a third year Environmental Science Physical Geography major who co-founded the Environmental Action Committee on campus. This award is presented to an upper year student in an Environmental program, with preference to students in the Environmental Science Physical Geography or Bachelor of Science Environmental Geography programs. The recipient must be actively involved in protecting the natural environment, show strong academic standing, demonstrate financial need and must 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 AwardFaculty Faculty of Arts and ScienceProgram Geography/Environmental ScienceYear Upper Year -
Davies Family Memorial Bursary
Award Value $350.00Established in memory of Bud and Neil Davies, this bursary is presented to a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University who demonstrates financial need.
Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
Award Type BursaryFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Diane Lalande Memorial Bursary
Award Value $425.00Presented to a full-time student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program at Nipissing University. Preference is given to a francophone student.
Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
Award Type BursaryFaculty Schulich School of EducationProgram Multi-DisciplinesYear Upper Year -
Dino and Jean Dottori Math and Science Award
Award Value $650.00Presented to the student with the highest admittance average who was a graduate of Nipissing University and who is enrolled in the Junior/Intermediate or Intermediate/Senior Division of the full-time Bachelor of Education program with Math or Science as a teachable. 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 Upper Year