Schulich School of Education

Awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education program at the Junior/Intermediate level of the Schulich School of Education who was a former graduate of Nipissing University with at least a second class standing. The recipient should have demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for teaching children and excellence in practice teaching. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented annually to a graduate of Nipissing University’s BPHE program who has been accepted in the Masters of Science in Kinesiology at Nipissing University. The recipient should show evidence of outstanding achievement at the undergraduate level with particular emphasis on research potential, community engagement and academic performance. Preference will be given, but not restricted, to students who have demonstrated a commitment to campus and/or community health and wellness. The recipient is selected by a committee comprising MSc Kinesiology faculty, and will be selected as part of the admission process for the program. The award will be paid toward tuition fees for the following fall term, pending confirmation of registration in the MSc Kinesiology program. The recipient is selected by a committee comprising MSc Kinesiology faculty, and will be selected as part of the admission process for the program.

This is awarded annually to a first or second year student in the Bachelor of Physical and Health Education program who is a graduate of a northern Ontario high school, with preference to a graduate of a North Bay high school. The recipient must be involved in extracurricular activities and/or have contributed to the community through volunteerism. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

Presented annually, in memory of Cynthia Johnston (B.Ed. 07), to a graduating student of the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude and a strong work ethic throughout the program. Preference is given to someone who expresses a sincere desire to teach music. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP. Students are nominated by the Faculty.

Presented to a Bachelor of Education student in his/her second year on the basis of financial need. The recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.