Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards: in-course

Established to honour the life of Nipissing University alumna, Abby DeBruyn, in recognition of her dedication and passion for education. The award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student in the intermediate/senior division. The recipient demonstrates leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for the program, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Awarded to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has a minimum average of 70% and demonstrated financial need. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Apply on the online Web Bursary application which can be found on WebAdvisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1

Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Computer Science program with a minimum average of 70%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Established by the graduating class of 2002, this bursary is presented annually, on the basis of financial need, to a full-time Nipissing University student. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Established by the graduating class of 2004, it is presented annually on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Established by the graduating class of 2006, it is presented annually, on the basis of financial need, to a full-time Nipissing University student. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Established by the graduating class of 2006, it is presented annually, on the basis of financial need, to a full-time Nipissing University student who is also a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Awarded on the basis of financial need to a full time student enrolled in a graduate program at Nipissing University. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor Oct. 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1

Established 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 Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

Awarded on the basis of academic merit to selected full time students from the Muskoka region entering their first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University. To be considered, students must apply for admission to Nipissing University by May 1. Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards available on our website. Deadline: May 1

Established in memory of Elijah Tupling (BEd 08/09) and awarded to a pre-service teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to his/her role as a Professional Learning Assistant within the Professional Learning Program. The recipient must show empathy and strong interpersonal skills. Awarded on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented annually to two full-time undergraduate students (not including Consecutive Education students) who demonstrate hard work and enthusiasm in their classroom. Recipients are selected by the Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee based on nominations collected from the Nipissing University community and must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented to a graduating student, either part-time or full-time, in each major. The recipients are chosen by the respective faculty of each major, primarily on the basis of academic achievement. Each student must have a minimum 80% average in the course used to calculate the average in his/her major. The majority of credits (24 for three-year degree students and 48 for four-year degree students) must have been earned at Nipissing University. Students with a double major are only eligible to receive one J.W. Trusler Award.

Presented to a full-time second, third or fourth year Bachelor of Business Administration student with an excellent academic record who also demonstrates financial need and is a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Awarded annually to two full-time, female students who are currently enrolled in second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program. The recipients will have earned a minimum 70% average and will have contributed significantly to the local community on a voluntary basis in one or more of the following areas: Business, Athletics, and/or Community Support. The recipients are selected by the Business Faculty and must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

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.

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 Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor 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.

Awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who is pursuing research in partnership with an Indigenous community located within the Treaty No. 9 region. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. The final decision is made by the Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee. Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. An additional reference form, available from the Financial Aid Office, must also be completed.