Board of Governors Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
• ✓ Full-time, upper year undergraduate enrollment
• ✓ 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 $2,550.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an upper-year student who balances a strong academic record with leadership roles in activities outside of your classes. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. The Undergraduate Student Services and Awards Committee selects the winner. 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, upper year undergraduate student with a strong academic record and proven leadership in extracurricular endeavours. You must 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). A preference is given to students who are residents of North Bay.

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
• ✓ 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

• LeadershipAvoid just listing the titles of the clubs you joined. Instead, describe a specific time your leadership led to a real result for others. Mention a project you managed or a team you led.
• SupportAvoid providing vague character references. Instead, ask a mentor or coach who has seen your extracurricular work to write a letter that proves your impact. Ensure they use specific examples of your initiative.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out your profile. Since you are automatically considered based on your General Application, spend extra time detailing your achievements in the portal's common sections.

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