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Value:$3,125.00
Established to honour Alan (1925-1994), the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, and his wife Joyce (1925-2009), an ardent supporter of the local arts community. Two scholarships are presented to Indigenous students graduating from either the Bachelor of Education program, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), or the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL). Recipients must intend to go on to teach in an Indigenous community, be in strong academic standing, and demonstrate financial need. The application can be found in the "Forms and Applications" section of the Student Financial Services website; deadline: March 15th. Recipients will be selected by the Schulich School of Education Awards committee. Deadline: March 15th.
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Value:$2,500.00
Presented to a Nipissing student who self-identifies as Indigenous and is graduating from an undergraduate degree program. The recipient must intend on pursuing a post-graduate degree, including graduate studies programs at the Masters level, in the area of education, law, medicine or social work. The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Selected recipient is required to submit proof of acceptance to a post-graduate degree program outlined in the criteria. Application required.
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Value:$875.00
Presented to a student in the summer session of the first year of one of the three Nipissing University Summer Indigenous Programs: Teacher of Anishnaabemwin as a Second Language program, the Native Classroom Assistant Development Program, or the Indigenous Teacher Certification Program. The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and demonstrate financial need. Complete the application posted in the "Forms and Applications" section of the Student Financial Services Website. Deadline: Jun
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Value:$425.00
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. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:Variable
Provided, through funding from the provincial government, to Indigenous students on the basis of financial need. Students must be Ontario residents, as defined by OSAP. Complete the APSET bursary application available on the Student Financial Services website. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:$500.00
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. Complete the application found in the "forms and applications" section of the Student Financial Services Website.
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Value:$500.00
Established to support Nipissing self-identifying Indigenous students with the residence expenses. Awarded to full-time students Nipissing students who self-identify as Indigenous and reside in any of the Nipissing residence buildings. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 9:00 am November 1.
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Value:$1,000.00
Established to support Nipissing self-identifying Indigenous students with eligible travel expenses incurred while travelling to campus for in-person learning. Recipients must be full-time Nipissing University students enrolled in any degree program. Recipients are selected by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Financial Aid and Student Awards. Preference is given to students traveling from remote communities with no road access, based on need. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 9:00 am November 1.
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Value:$1,000.00
Established to support self-identifying Indigenous students who are members of Nipissing First Nation. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and 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. In the event there are not enough applicants from Nipissing First Nation, the funding will be open to all Indigenous Students. Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
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Value:$500.00
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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Value:$800.00
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. Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
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Value:$925.00
Presented annually to a second year full-time Indigenous student enrolled in an Arts and Science degree program who has a minimum overall average of 75% and demonstrates financial need. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:$925.00
Presented annually to a full-time Indigenous student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has a minimum admission average of 75% and demonstrates financial need. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:$500.00
Awarded on the basis of financial need to Indigenous Nipissing University students. Values are variable depending on need with a minimum award of $500. The recipients must also be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:$7,500.00
Available to selected full-time students entering the following programs:
Bachelor of Education students entering their first year of the two-year program
Indigenous Teacher Education Program students entering the first year of their three-year program
Master of Education students entering the second year of their thesis route program
Master of Science in Kinesiology students entering the first year of their program
PhD in Education (Educational Sustainability) students entering years 3 or 4 of their program
Students may not simultaneously hold any of the following: Chancellor's Award, NU Guaranteed Entrance Scholarship, NU First Robotics Scholarship, President's Scholarship, Upper Year Carl Sanders Award or Schulich Scholarship. Students may only hold one Schulich Scholarship during their studies at Nipissing University.Recipients must have a minimum 80% average and at least one of the following: demonstrated financial need or demonstrated contributions to community.
Bachelor of Education students entering the first year of the BEd program, complete the Schulich Scholarship application found on the Student Financial Service website. Deadline: Jan 15th.
First year undergraduate students (Concurrent BEd or BPHE), complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1. Consecutive Education students, complete the Schulich Scholarship application found on the Student Financial Service website. Deadline: Jan 15th.
Concurrant Education Students, complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
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Value:$1,000.00
Awarded to a full-time Nipissing student from the Thunder Bay District, with preference given to a student from Greenstone. Preference will also be given to a student who self-identifies as Indigenous. The recipient must demonstrate a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and perseverance. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 9:00 am November 1.
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Value:$375.00
Established by a generous gift from the Knowledge First Foundation. This is awarded to an Indigenous student enrolled in the professional years of Social Work who has a minimum overall average of 75%. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Value:$5,300.00
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. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning 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
- One application covers all Scholarships, Bursaries, and Financial Awards.
- Only 30 to 60 minutes to complete the application.
- Reapply every year to maximize your opportunities.
- Various criteria for different Scholarships, Bursaries, and Awards.
- No need to repay the money awarded.
- Apply between October 1 to November 1.
Awards
Awarded to students on a mix of criteria, including extracurricular involvement, academic performance, leadership skills, volunteer work, or other specified experiences.
Bursaries
Non-repayable financial aid given to students, on the basis of financial need, to assist with the cost of education.
Scholarships
Provided to support a student's education; awarded on the basis of academic achievement.
Taylor Schell
Bachelor of Physical & Health Education
M.E. Follis University Founders' Athletics Award
“I’m extremely honoured to have received this award and feel grateful that donors are able to support student athletes such as myself, to pursue further education while competing in our sport at the highest level and representing Nipissing University.”
Taijon Graham
Bachelor of Business Administration
M.E. Follis University Founders' Athletics Award
“It definitely came at a time where I really needed [the extra financial support] and I was really grateful to have the opportunity to win the award.”
Shaelyn Francis
Master of Science in Kinesiology
The NoahStrong Athletic Award
“I was very honoured to receive [the Noah Strong Athletic Award] for myself knowing all the affirmations that Noah followed that I [want to as well] in my daily life as an athlete and a as a student.”
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