Dr. Herbert Bruce Chapter IODE Presidents' Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
• ✓ Full-time student status
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You can receive $525.00. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time student who demonstrates financial need. 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. 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

To qualify, you must be a full-time student who shows financial need. You must also 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 providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear picture of your current financial gaps. List your specific monthly costs compared to your available income.
• SupportAvoid omitting details about other funding you receive. Instead, be transparent about your total financial aid package. This helps the committee understand your actual need.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out your profile. Instead, complete your General Application early. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is detailed and current.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award will cover all your tuition. Instead, view this $525.00 as a helpful supplement to your main funding. Plan your budget with the understanding that this is a smaller, targeted bursary.

Questions students ask

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