Schulich School of Education

The award was established by the Schulich School of Education to honour a special colleague and friend, Dr. Doug Franks. The award is presented annually to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education (consecutive or concurrent) program with the intention of entering the Master of Education degree program at Nipissing University. The award recipient should be one who demonstrates care and compassion for fellow learners and who has contributed to the enrichment of the Nipissing community during his or her BEd degree program. The award recipient will self-nominate and be selected by the Schulich School of Education Student Awards Committee. 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.

Awarded to a first or second year student maintaining a minumum 70% average in the Consecutive Bachelor of Education degree program (B.Ed.). The recipient must demonstrate financial need. Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.

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.

Established to honour the life of Kenneth Donaldson. Ken was a loving step father to Nipissing
Alumni, Lea Cruickshank, who graduated from the Bachelor of Education program in 2021. This
award recognizes Ken’s passion for sports and his love of hockey. The award is presented to a
full-time male or female student in the Bachelor of Education program. The recipient must also
demonstrate academic achievement. Preference will be given to a student who currently plays
hockey (competitively or recreationally) Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 9:00 am November 1.

Awarded to a North Bay and Area female student who demonstrates academic proficiency, and who is continuing full time studies in a program within the Schulich School of Education at Nipissing. The recipient exhibits excellent leadership skills, with preference going to a student who also demonstrates a strong work ethic and excellent teaching practices with children. Complete a Awards Month application, available on Web Advisor beginning October 1. Deadline: 4:00 pm November 1.