Nipissing University

Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships at Nipissing University
1. Guaranteed
Entrance Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Domestic and international students entering directly from
high school.
·
Value:
o 95%+ average: Free
domestic tuition (~$6,000/year), renewable for up to 4 years.
o 90–94% average: $10,000
total ($2,500/year).
o 85–89% average: $6,000
total ($1,500/year).
o 80–84% average: $4,000
total ($1,000/year).
·
Notes:
No application required; automatically awarded based on
final grades.
2. Schulich
Education Scholarship
· Eligibility: Students entering the first year with a focus on education (e.g., Concurrent Education, Bachelor of Physical Health & Education, or Consecutive Education) with a minimum 80% admission average
·
Value:
$7,000.
·
Notes:
Consideration of both academic merit and community
involvement.
3. International
Student Bursary
·
Eligibility:
International students in at least their second year of
full-time undergraduate study who demonstrate financial need.
·
Value:
Variable.
·
Application:
Requires submission of a Web Bursary application
4. In-Course
Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Full-time undergraduate students who have completed at
least one full year of study at Nipissing University.
·
Value:
o 80–84% average: $500.
o 85–89% average: $750.
o 90%+ average: $1,000.
·
Notes:
Automatically awarded based on academic performance; no
application required.
5. NU
FIRST Robotics Scholarship
·
Eligibility:
Students with a background in FIRST Robotics competitions.
·
Value:
Equivalent to first-year domestic tuition; renewable at
$3,000/year for an additional 3 years.
·
Notes:
Recognizes involvement in STEM-related extracurricular
activities.
6. Mac's
Convenience Inc./Northmar Distributors Entrance Scholarship
·
Eligibility:
Incoming students demonstrating academic excellence.
·
Value:
$1,000 in the first year; renewable for one year at $500.
· Notes: Supports students entering their first year of study.
Additional Information
·
Application
Process: While many scholarships are
automatically awarded based on academic performance, some require separate
applications. It's essential to review each scholarship's criteria and
deadlines.
· Financial Aid: Nipissing University offers over $4.3 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards annually. Students are encouraged to explore all available financial support options.
· Work-Study Opportunities: The NUWork program allows students with financial need to gain part-time, on-campus employment, providing valuable work experience alongside academic studies.
Graduate Scholarships at Nipissing
University
1. Nipissing
University Graduate Scholarship (NUGS)
·
Value:
$5,000 or $10,000
·
Eligibility:
Full-time graduate students with a minimum 80% average.
·
Application:
No application required; awarded automatically.
· Notes: Funds are disbursed periodically and are not considered employment income.
2. Ontario
Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
·
Value:
$15,000 per year ($5,000 per term for three terms)
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international
students with a valid study permit.
o Minimum 80% average over the last two years of study.
o Enrolled in a full-time graduate program in Ontario.
· Application: Requires submission of an application form, transcripts, and academic references.
3. Canada
Graduate Scholarships – Master's (CGS-M)
·
Value:
$17,500 for 12 months
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
o Enrolled in or applying to a full-time eligible master's
program.
o Achieved a first-class average (as defined by the institution)
in each of the last two completed years of study.
· Application: Online application through the Research Portal by December 1.
4. Vanier
Canada Graduate Scholarship
·
Value:
$50,000 per year for up to three years
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international
students.
o Demonstrated leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies.
·
Application:
Requires institutional nomination; internal deadlines
apply.
5. Graduate
Student Travel Funding
·
Value:
Variable
·
Eligibility:
Graduate students presenting their research at academic
conferences.
·
Application:
Application through the School of Graduate Studies.
·
Notes:
Supports dissemination of research findings.
6. International
Student Funding
·
Value:
Variable
·
Eligibility:
International graduate students, particularly those in
thesis-based programs.
·
Application:
Typically offered at the time of admission; inquire with
the School of Graduate Studies.
· Notes: Includes potential scholarships and assistantships.
Additional Information
·
Assistantships:
Graduate students may have opportunities for teaching or
research assistantships, providing both financial support and professional
experience.
·
Application
Deadlines: Deadlines vary by scholarship;
· Financial Planning: International students are expected to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses as part of the study permit application process.
Courses
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Eligibility criteria
General Admission Requirements for undergraduates
For Ontario High School Students:
·
Diploma:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
·
Courses:
Six Grade 12 U/M courses, including program-specific
prerequisites.
·
Minimum
Average: 70% for most programs; higher averages
may be required for competitive programs.
For
International Students:
·
Academic
Qualifications:
o Completion of a recognized secondary school program equivalent
to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
o High academic standing in final year of secondary school.
o Program-specific prerequisites must be met.
·
English
Language Proficiency (if applicable):
o IELTS: Minimum overall
band score of 6.5 (7.0 for Nursing).
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 83 (93 for Nursing).
o PTE Academic: Minimum
overall score of 58 (63 for Nursing).
o CAEL: Minimum overall score of 60 (70 for Nursing).
Program-Specific Admission
Requirements
Admission requirements
vary by program. Below are examples for select programs:
·
Bachelor
of Arts (BA):
o Courses: ENG4U plus
five additional 4U/M courses.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Science (BSc) in Biology:
o Courses: ENG4U,
SBI4U, SCH4U, one of MCV4U or MHF4U, plus two additional 4U/M courses.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA):
o Courses: ENG4U plus
five additional 4U/M courses. Two of MCV4U, MHF4U, and MDM4U are recommended.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BScN):
o Courses: ENG4U,
SBI4U, SCH4U, plus three additional 4U/M courses. One Mathematics course is
recommended.
o Minimum Average: 70%; however, due to the competitive nature of the program, actual cut-off averages have ranged from 82% to 88% in recent years.
Application Process
·
Domestic
Applicants: Apply through the Ontario
Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
· International Applicants: Apply via the Nipissing University International Admissions portal.
General Admission Requirements for graduates
·
Academic
Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree
or equivalent, recognized by Nipissing University, in an appropriate discipline
with a minimum 'B' standing (approximately 75%).
·
Research
Experience: For programs involving a thesis or
major research paper (MRP), preference is given to applicants with an honours
degree that includes an independent research component.
·
Letters of
Recommendation: Three letters are required, with
at least two from individuals qualified to assess the applicant's academic
abilities.
·
Statement of
Interest: A 500-word statement outlining the
applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate studies or detailing their research
interests.
· English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
Program-Specific Requirements
·
Master of
Education (MEd):
o Academic Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree with at least a 70% average on
the last ten full (20 semesters) courses.
·
PhD in
Education (Educational Sustainability):
o Academic Qualifications: A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum A- standing. Preference is given to applicants whose Master's program included a thesis or major research paper.
Application Process
·
Application
Portal: Applications are submitted through the
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
·
Application
Fee: CAD 130.
·
Deadlines:
o For September 2025 admission, the deadline is January 15, 2025,
for scholarship consideration and international applicants.
·
Required
Documents:
o Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
attended.
o Three letters of recommendation.
o Statement of interest or research proposal.
o Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).
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Undergraduate Scholarships at Nipissing University
1. Guaranteed
Entrance Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Domestic and international students entering directly from
high school.
·
Value:
o 95%+ average: Free
domestic tuition (~$6,000/year), renewable for up to 4 years.
o 90–94% average: $10,000
total ($2,500/year).
o 85–89% average: $6,000
total ($1,500/year).
o 80–84% average: $4,000
total ($1,000/year).
·
Notes:
No application required; automatically awarded based on
final grades.
2. Schulich
Education Scholarship
· Eligibility: Students entering the first year with a focus on education (e.g., Concurrent Education, Bachelor of Physical Health & Education, or Consecutive Education) with a minimum 80% admission average
·
Value:
$7,000.
·
Notes:
Consideration of both academic merit and community
involvement.
3. International
Student Bursary
·
Eligibility:
International students in at least their second year of
full-time undergraduate study who demonstrate financial need.
·
Value:
Variable.
·
Application:
Requires submission of a Web Bursary application
4. In-Course
Scholarships
·
Eligibility:
Full-time undergraduate students who have completed at
least one full year of study at Nipissing University.
·
Value:
o 80–84% average: $500.
o 85–89% average: $750.
o 90%+ average: $1,000.
·
Notes:
Automatically awarded based on academic performance; no
application required.
5. NU
FIRST Robotics Scholarship
·
Eligibility:
Students with a background in FIRST Robotics competitions.
·
Value:
Equivalent to first-year domestic tuition; renewable at
$3,000/year for an additional 3 years.
·
Notes:
Recognizes involvement in STEM-related extracurricular
activities.
6. Mac's
Convenience Inc./Northmar Distributors Entrance Scholarship
·
Eligibility:
Incoming students demonstrating academic excellence.
·
Value:
$1,000 in the first year; renewable for one year at $500.
· Notes: Supports students entering their first year of study.
Additional Information
·
Application
Process: While many scholarships are
automatically awarded based on academic performance, some require separate
applications. It's essential to review each scholarship's criteria and
deadlines.
· Financial Aid: Nipissing University offers over $4.3 million in scholarships, bursaries, and awards annually. Students are encouraged to explore all available financial support options.
· Work-Study Opportunities: The NUWork program allows students with financial need to gain part-time, on-campus employment, providing valuable work experience alongside academic studies.
Graduate Scholarships at Nipissing
University
1. Nipissing
University Graduate Scholarship (NUGS)
·
Value:
$5,000 or $10,000
·
Eligibility:
Full-time graduate students with a minimum 80% average.
·
Application:
No application required; awarded automatically.
· Notes: Funds are disbursed periodically and are not considered employment income.
2. Ontario
Graduate Scholarship (OGS)
·
Value:
$15,000 per year ($5,000 per term for three terms)
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or international
students with a valid study permit.
o Minimum 80% average over the last two years of study.
o Enrolled in a full-time graduate program in Ontario.
· Application: Requires submission of an application form, transcripts, and academic references.
3. Canada
Graduate Scholarships – Master's (CGS-M)
·
Value:
$17,500 for 12 months
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
o Enrolled in or applying to a full-time eligible master's
program.
o Achieved a first-class average (as defined by the institution)
in each of the last two completed years of study.
· Application: Online application through the Research Portal by December 1.
4. Vanier
Canada Graduate Scholarship
·
Value:
$50,000 per year for up to three years
·
Eligibility:
o Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and international
students.
o Demonstrated leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in graduate studies.
·
Application:
Requires institutional nomination; internal deadlines
apply.
5. Graduate
Student Travel Funding
·
Value:
Variable
·
Eligibility:
Graduate students presenting their research at academic
conferences.
·
Application:
Application through the School of Graduate Studies.
·
Notes:
Supports dissemination of research findings.
6. International
Student Funding
·
Value:
Variable
·
Eligibility:
International graduate students, particularly those in
thesis-based programs.
·
Application:
Typically offered at the time of admission; inquire with
the School of Graduate Studies.
· Notes: Includes potential scholarships and assistantships.
Additional Information
·
Assistantships:
Graduate students may have opportunities for teaching or
research assistantships, providing both financial support and professional
experience.
·
Application
Deadlines: Deadlines vary by scholarship;
· Financial Planning: International students are expected to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses as part of the study permit application process.
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General Admission Requirements for undergraduates
For Ontario High School Students:
·
Diploma:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
·
Courses:
Six Grade 12 U/M courses, including program-specific
prerequisites.
·
Minimum
Average: 70% for most programs; higher averages
may be required for competitive programs.
For
International Students:
·
Academic
Qualifications:
o Completion of a recognized secondary school program equivalent
to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
o High academic standing in final year of secondary school.
o Program-specific prerequisites must be met.
·
English
Language Proficiency (if applicable):
o IELTS: Minimum overall
band score of 6.5 (7.0 for Nursing).
o TOEFL iBT: Minimum
score of 83 (93 for Nursing).
o PTE Academic: Minimum
overall score of 58 (63 for Nursing).
o CAEL: Minimum overall score of 60 (70 for Nursing).
Program-Specific Admission
Requirements
Admission requirements
vary by program. Below are examples for select programs:
·
Bachelor
of Arts (BA):
o Courses: ENG4U plus
five additional 4U/M courses.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Science (BSc) in Biology:
o Courses: ENG4U,
SBI4U, SCH4U, one of MCV4U or MHF4U, plus two additional 4U/M courses.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA):
o Courses: ENG4U plus
five additional 4U/M courses. Two of MCV4U, MHF4U, and MDM4U are recommended.
o Minimum Average: 70%.
·
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing (BScN):
o Courses: ENG4U,
SBI4U, SCH4U, plus three additional 4U/M courses. One Mathematics course is
recommended.
o Minimum Average: 70%; however, due to the competitive nature of the program, actual cut-off averages have ranged from 82% to 88% in recent years.
Application Process
·
Domestic
Applicants: Apply through the Ontario
Universities' Application Centre (OUAC).
· International Applicants: Apply via the Nipissing University International Admissions portal.
General Admission Requirements for graduates
·
Academic
Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree
or equivalent, recognized by Nipissing University, in an appropriate discipline
with a minimum 'B' standing (approximately 75%).
·
Research
Experience: For programs involving a thesis or
major research paper (MRP), preference is given to applicants with an honours
degree that includes an independent research component.
·
Letters of
Recommendation: Three letters are required, with
at least two from individuals qualified to assess the applicant's academic
abilities.
·
Statement of
Interest: A 500-word statement outlining the
applicant's reasons for pursuing graduate studies or detailing their research
interests.
· English Language Proficiency: Applicants whose first language is not English must provide proof of proficiency through standardized tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.
Program-Specific Requirements
·
Master of
Education (MEd):
o Academic Qualifications: A four-year undergraduate degree with at least a 70% average on
the last ten full (20 semesters) courses.
·
PhD in
Education (Educational Sustainability):
o Academic Qualifications: A Master's degree in an appropriate discipline with a minimum A- standing. Preference is given to applicants whose Master's program included a thesis or major research paper.
Application Process
·
Application
Portal: Applications are submitted through the
Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC).
·
Application
Fee: CAD 130.
·
Deadlines:
o For September 2025 admission, the deadline is January 15, 2025,
for scholarship consideration and international applicants.
·
Required
Documents:
o Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
attended.
o Three letters of recommendation.
o Statement of interest or research proposal.
o Proof of English language proficiency (if applicable).