George and Carol Valin Award in English Studies

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the English Studies program
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You receive a $550.00 award. 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 specializing in English Studies who also has a demonstrated financial need. You must apply by November 1, 2026. Ask Nipissing University how and when you will hear back about your application status. 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

To qualify, you must be a full-time, upper year Nipissing University student enrolled in the English Studies program. You need high academic standing with a minimum 75% average. 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 undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying English Studies

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, use specific examples of how this funding helps you complete your degree. List your current monthly gaps in tuition or books.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Instead, fill out every optional field in the Nipissing University awards portal. Since you are automatically considered, a detailed profile is your only way to stand out.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you meet the 75% threshold. Instead, treat this as a supplement to your main funding. Apply for other bursaries at the same time to secure your full budget.

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