Ivan and Joy Clysdale Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the Faculty of Arts and Science
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You can receive a $750.00 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 in the Faculty of Arts and Science who needs financial support to continue your studies. 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. Selection is based on your financial need. 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 in the Faculty of Arts and Science. 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 award is presented on the basis of financial need.

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
• ✓ Studying Arts and Science

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 descriptions of your situation. Instead, use specific numbers to show why you need this funding. List your monthly expenses and gaps in your budget.
• SupportAvoid omitting details about other grants you receive. Instead, be transparent about your total funding so the committee understands your actual need. Provide a clear summary of your current financial aid.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out your profile. Instead, complete your General Application early since you are automatically considered for this bursary based on that form. Double-check that your OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) residency status is updated.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you have financial need. Instead, treat it as a supplement to your main funding plan. Apply for multiple bursaries to increase your chances.

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