- Value:$2300
Awarded to selected students in the Primary-Junior Division of the full-time Bachelor of Education program with a minimum admittance average of 80%. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$300
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.
- Value:$1600
Presented to a third or fourth year student in the Bachelor of Science (Nursing) program on the basis of academic merit and 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:$4375
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.
- Value:$825
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.
- Value:$1000
Designed to further strengthen research as part of scholarship at Nipissing University. The awards are presented to selected upper year students enrolled in eligible courses participating in research activities. Values depend on need demonstrated in budget. Recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Applications are available on the Student Financial Services website and are reviewed on a first come, first served basis. Final deadline: April 1.
- Value:$2000
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.
- Value:$500
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 Bachelor of Social Work program who has demonstrated financial need and community involvement. Complete a Web Bursary application available on Web Advisor October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
- Value:$1500
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.
- Value:$400
Established from the proceeds of the screening of That Beautiful Somewhere, a film based on the novel by Dr. William Plumstead. It is presented to a full-time student majoring in English with a strong academic standing in the Creative Writing: Prose Fiction course (ENGL 3517). The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
- Value:$1175
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.
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.