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The NoahStrong Athletic Award
Established to honour the life of Noah Dougas, who humbly united and inspired communities through exemplary values of kindness, compassion, determination, and bravery. Can be split between one female and one male athlete.
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Mino-Bimaaziwan Cultural Development Bursary
Established to support Nipissing Indigenous students who wish to revitalize their cultural practices. Funding can be used to support an Elder honourarium, travel costs, supplies, food, or other expenses, as defined by the students. Applications are reviewed by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives and must include an engagement plan and anticipated expenses. Recipients are selected by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives. Apply through application found on NU website. Proposal with estimated budget required.
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Nipissing First Nation Entrance Scholarship
Presented to three Indigenous students from the Nipissing First Nation with the highest entrance average. Recipients must be entering their first year of study in an undergraduate degree program, or the Indigenous Foundations Program, at Nipissing University. College transfer students with less than 18 credits will also be considered.
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The Heron Award
Established to support upper-year full-time students who did not qualify for a NU Entrance Award but have since demonstrated academic achievement and increased their average throughout their degree program. Recipients must have a earned a minimum 80% average, demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
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Aamil Mohammed Ferhath Award
Awarded to a Nipissing University international student pursuing a business degree or diploma. The recipient must have a minimum of 75% average and a Record of Student Development with the Office of Student Development Services. The recipient must demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism and on-campus community involvement.
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The Robbie Urquhart Mental Health Resiliency Award
This award was established to honour the life of Robbie Urquhart. The Mental Health Resiliency Award supports a graduating Nipissing University student who is living with a mental illness. Students are asked to share how living with a mental illness has impacted their student journey at Nipissing and provide a supporting statement. The recipient will be selected by the Nipissing University Awards Committee.
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Cartagena Family Latin American Award
Established by Nipissing Alumni David Cartagena and Azucena Saucedo Mena, this award is presented to a full-time Nipissing student, enrolled in a degree program, who self-identifies as 1st or 2nd generation immigrant of Latin American descent, which refers to any country in the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Mexico. The recipient must demonstrate service to the community through volunteerism. Academic merit will be considered if more than one candidate qualifies. Application required.
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Indigenous Student Technology Award
Presented to a student who self-identifies as Indigenous and requires tech hardware such as a laptop or tablet to aid them in their studies. The student must also demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to a student in a graduate studies program or a student in their 3rd or 4th year in an undergraduate program.
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Shelby Dickey Memorial Scholarship
Established 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.
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The Stephanie Balanchuk Patterson Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a high-achieving student, who has a Ukrainian background, and is from Northern Ontario This award was established with a bequest from Nipissing Alumna Stephanie Balanchuk Patterson. Stephanie graduated from the North Bay Normal School in 1949. What an exciting career she had. She took full advantage of every opportunity to travel and experience life that came her way. She had taught in the UK and all over Ontario. She experienced every grade from kindergarten to high school. She continued her education, receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Queens and shifted her education focus to high school and guidance. After finally retiring in 1986, she moved into a beautiful waterfront home with her sister Mary.
