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Class of 2003 Bursary
Established by the graduating class of 2003, 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. Complete a Web Bursary application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.
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Dr. Robert J. Surtees Honours History Scholarship
Established in honour of Dr. Surtees' dedication, spirit and commitment to Nipissing University, this award is presented annually to a full-time, fourth year Honours History student who makes a personal contribution in the field of athletics or extracurricular activities at the university or in the community at large. The recipient is selected by the History department.
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Smith Award
Established to honour the lives of Janet Morton and her parents, Bill and Helen Smith and to recognize their dedication to the North Bay community. It strives to encourage dynamic and creative people to become potentially outstanding teachers of history. The award is presented to a student in his/her final year of full-time study, majoring in history at Nipissing University, who plans to pursue a Bachelor of Education degree in the following year, either at Nipissing University or at another university. The recipient will demonstrate an enthusiasm for history through his/her studies at Nipissing University, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the faculty.
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Chancellor's Award
Awarded to two students entering full-time study in the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Education and Professional Studies. Applicants must have a minimum 85% average and show evidence of personal leadership activities: e.g. excellence in fine arts, writing, debating; excellence in science extracurricular activities beyond local school class requirements; and/or significant citizenship contributions to community or family. Recipients must also demonstrate financial need and be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Each recipient receives $10,000 during their first year, and the scholarship is renewable for up to three additional years at $3,000 per year based on the maintenance of a minimum 85% average on their best 24 credits. Recipients of this award may not also hold a President's, Schulich, FIRST Robotics, Carl Sanders scholarship or NU Entrance Award. Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
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Nipissing University Arts and Science Indigenous Student Award
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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Jack and Mary Ann Jones International Exchange Awards
Presented to selected students who are participating in international exchange activities through Nipissing University. Recipients must demonstrate financial need and must be residents of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Award value depends on length of exchange. Complete an NU International Study Awards application available in the "forms" section of our website.
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J. Wesley McNutt Environmental Science Award
Presented to two full-time, upper year environmental science students on the basis of financial need. 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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Governor General's Academic Silver Medal
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.
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Robert and Ann Parsons Northern Scholar Award
Designed to encourage North Bay and surrounding community high school students to study at Nipissing University. This award is presented to a full-time student entering the first year of a Bachelor of Arts (three year general, three year liberal or four year honours) degree at Nipissing University with a solid academic standing (minimum 75%). This award aims to recognize students who exemplify excellence among their peers in terms of academics, extra-curricular involvement and citizenship. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Complete a Nipissing University Application for Entrance Awards, available on our website in early March. Deadline: May 1.
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George and Carol Valin Award in English Studies
Presented to a full-time, upper year Nipissing University student enrolled in the English Studies program with high academic standing (minimum 75%). The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
