Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board Criminal Justice Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in at least second year of the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) program
• ✓ Financial need
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You can receive $825.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a dedicated student in the criminal justice field who also faces financial hurdles while pursuing your degree. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The Department of Criminal Justice chooses the winner based on academic merit. 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 in at least second year of the Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice) program. You need a minimum 70% academic 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 Criminal Justice

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 giving a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide clear details about your current financial situation. List your specific expenses and gaps in funding.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out your general form. Instead, complete your General Application early since you are automatically considered for this award based on that submission.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed just because you meet the minimums. Instead, remember that the department deems who is most deserving among all qualified students.

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