- Value:$625
Presented annually to a full-time Nipissing University student. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and 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. - Value:$475
Presented annually to two new full-time Nipissing University students who attended an Ontario CAAT (College of Applied Art and Technology) during the previous academic year. Eligible students are considered based on two factors: 1) a minimum overall B+ average from College, and 2) evidence of financial need. The recipient must be 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. - Value:$300
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$300
Presented on the basis of financial need.
Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$500- $1000
Awarded to full-time students entering second, third or fourth year of an undergraduate program at Nipissing. Students will receive a $500 scholarship if they attain a minimum average of 80%, $750 if they attain a minimum average of 85% or $1000 if they attain a minimum average of 90% on their top 24 credits over the previous Fall/Winter session at Nipissing. Refer to the "weighted average" link on our website for further eligibility requirements. Students in the Concurrent Education program can only hold the scholarship in their "non-Professional" study years. Students in the BSCN.SPP and Consecutive Education programs do not qualify for this scholarship.
- Value:$800
Presented to a female student who demonstrates high academic achievement. The recipient must be a college transfer student who previously attended Canadore College. Preference will be given to a student from the North Bay area.
- Value:$475
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.
- Value:$425
Awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled full-time at Nipissing University in the Arts, Commerce, Science, Social Work or Business Administration. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and cannot be sponsored by the Department of Indigneous and Northern Affairs.
Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$500
Presented to a graduating full-time student from the Schulich School of Education Primary/Junior or Junior/Intermediate Division who was highly successful in all practice teaching placements. This award is intended to be presented to a student who will pursue a career in teaching and ideally register as a member of the Elementary Teacher’s Federation. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Students are nominated by the Faculty. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. - Value:$650
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
Apply on the Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1 - Value:0
Awarded for academic excellence to the student graduating from a three-year or four-year bachelor degree program in the Faculty of Arts and Science with the highest academic standing.
- Value:$1050
Presented to a deserving graduating full-time Bachelor of Education student who achieved a high average in the visual arts course (Intermediate or Senior) and who demonstrated a commitment to encouraging the value of art in education. Students are nominated by the Faculty. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$750
Presented annually to a full-time first year student in the School of Business and Economics who graduated from a North Bay high school in the previous year.
- Value:$1025
Presented annually to a continuing full-time Faculty of Arts and Science student with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be 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. - Value:$675
Presented to a full-time student in the second, third or fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration program who has excelled in his /her studies (minimum 70%). The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675
Presented in honour of a distinguished alumnus each year. It is awarded on the basis of financial need to an upper year student in the Concurrent Education Program who has at least a minimum 70% average. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be 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. - Value:$1000
Students currently attending high school who are applying for full-time admission to the first year of an undergraduate degree program at Nipissing University are eligible to apply for this award. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate financial need, must be Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and must have lived in Ontario for at least one year.
Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards available on our website. Deadline: May 1. - Value:variable
Established through donations from businesses, service clubs, individuals and Nipissing University itself. Bursaries are awarded to students who are enrolled at Nipissing University and who are in financial need. Values are variable depending on need.
Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$250
Presented annually to a full-time upper year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration program with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario, as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1000
Presented to a full-time student who contributes to the enhancement of student life through involvement with clubs, athletics events, and other volunteer driven organizations on campus. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$525
Presented to six full-time students who demonstrate financial need to ensure a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. The recipients must also 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. - Value:$1000
The Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association (OECTA) Award is awarded annually to a graduating teacher from each of Ontario’s faculties of education.
- Value:$950
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Nipissing University School of Business and Economics with a minimum average of 75%. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$675
Presented annually to a full-time Nipissing University student on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be 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. - Value:$375
Awarded on the basis of financial need.
Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1. - Value:$975
Presented annually to a full-time second, third or fourth year student enrolled in the Bachelor of Science- Environmental Biology and Technology program or the Bachelor of Business Administration (Technology Management) program with a minimum average of 70%. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1225
Presented to a student to ensure a Nipissing University education remains financially accessible. 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.
Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards: in-course
(Based only on academics)
In-course scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit to full-time undergraduate students who have completed at least one full year of study at Nipissing University. Generally, an application is not required. Students must be registered to receive a scholarship, which is generally paid out in January. Weighted grades are used to determine eligibility for a scholarship; please check this section to confirm eligibility requirements for specific programs.
(Based on financial need and/or other criteria)
Provided to students on the basis of financial need or some combination of extra-curricular involvement, academics, demonstrated leadership ability, volunteerism or other similar criterion plus financial need. To demonstrate financial need, students must self-identify by applying for any/all of the following: OSAP (or other government student loan program), the Web Bursary Program, or the Work Study program.
Separate applications are not generally required for most of our bursaries and awards; if you feel you will require some additional financial assistance during the fall and winter session simply complete the online Web Bursary application which can be found on Web Advisor the month of October (it is due November 1). As part of our commitment to the Student Access Guarantee, bursary assistance may be provided, if warranted, to ensure that tuition and book costs are met.
To find more information on the bursaries and awards offered at Nipissing University, please complete the chart, below.