Ivan A. and Joy Clysdale Memorial Achievement Award

What you will need

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

About this award

You can receive $800.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time undergraduate student who brings energy and a strong work ethic to your classroom. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The Undergraduate Services and Awards Committee chooses two winners each year based on nominations from the Nipissing University community. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nipissing University how they weigh nominations with financial need 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 undergraduate student at Nipissing University, though this award does not include Consecutive Education students. 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 grants and loans).

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

• Classroom PresenceAvoid assuming your professor knows your full story. Instead, engage actively in class discussions and ask for feedback often. This makes it easier for the community to nominate you for your enthusiasm.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the automated system. Instead, build strong relationships with your peers and faculty. Since this award relies on nominations, being known for your hard work is your best strategy.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Instead, ensure every section of the Nipissing University awards portal is finished. You are automatically considered for this award based on that completed application.
• RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that only two students are selected annually from the entire university community. Apply for several different bursaries to increase your chances of funding.

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