Agnes Macphail Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal

About this award

You get $1,000.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a female mature student returning to education and pursuing your studies full-time. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Nipissing University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on who has the highest average among eligible students, with a minimum 75% required. Selection is based on your first year courses. Since the number of awards isn't listed, ask Nipissing University how many students typically receive this scholarship so you can judge your odds. Ask Nipissing University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Nipissing University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a female mature student entering second year full-time studies at Nipissing University. You must be enrolled full-time and have a minimum 75% average based on your first year courses. The award goes to the student with the highest average in this group.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to undergraduate students

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid waiting until the deadline to check your portal. Instead, log in early to ensure your profile is complete. Check that your contact information is current so you don't miss a notification.
• StrategyAvoid treating this as a separate application. Instead, focus on the quality of your General Application, as you are automatically considered for this scholarship based on that submission.
• RealismAvoid assuming a 75% average guarantees the award. Instead, remember that this is a competitive scholarship for the single student with the highest average in the mature female category.

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