Schulich Scholarships

Award Value: $8,700 per scholarship

Nipissing University is pleased to offer the Schulich Scholarships to eligible students pursuing studies in Education and Kinesiology. Scholarships are awarded annually to recognize academic achievement, community involvement, and financial need.

Eligible Programs

Beginning in 2025, Schulich Scholarships are available to students entering the following programs and years of study:

  • Consecutive Bachelor of Education: Students entering their first year of the two-year program.
  • Concurrent Bachelor of Education: Students entering their fifth year of study.
  • Indigenous Teacher Education Program: Students entering the first year of the three-year program.
  • Master of Education: Students entering the second year of the thesis route.
  • Master of Science in Kinesiology: Students entering their first year of study.
  • PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability): Students entering their third or fourth year of study.

Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for a Schulich Scholarship, applicants must:

  • Have a minimum academic average of 80%.
  • Demonstrate at least one of the following:
    • Financial need
    • Contributions to their community

Additional Conditions

Students may only receive one Schulich Scholarship during their studies at Nipissing University.

Schulich Scholarship recipients cannot simultaneously hold any of the following awards:

  • Chancellor's Award
  • NU Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship
  • NU FIRST Robotics Scholarship
  • President's Scholarship
  • Upper Year Carl Sanders Award
  • Another Schulich Scholarship

Application Information

Applications Open: October 15
Application Deadline: December 1

Eligible students are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
 

You can find the application form here.