Assante Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment at Nipissing University
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants)

About this award

You can receive a $700.00 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a full-time student at Nipissing University who needs extra financial support to manage your education costs. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. You are automatically considered for this award based on your completed General Application. Ask Nipissing University how many students usually apply, 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

You must be a full-time student at Nipissing University. You must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants).

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario

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

• Financial NeedAvoid giving vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your current expenses and income gaps. Use your OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student loans and grants) assessment to support your claim.
• SupportAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Instead, ensure every section of the Nipissing University awards portal is filled out. Double-check that your residency status is correctly marked.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to submit your General Application. Instead, complete it early so you are automatically entered for this and other similar bursaries. Set a calendar reminder for the November 1 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you are full-time. Instead, remember that financial need is a requirement. Apply for multiple bursaries to increase your chances of getting funding.

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