Nipissing University Alumni Advisory Board Psychology Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in a Psychology major (Year 2, 3, or 4)
• ✓ 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 Psychology major who has maintained a solid academic average while managing financial challenges. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. The Psychology Department chooses the winner based on who they deem most deserving. 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 your second, third, or fourth year of a Psychology major with a minimum 70% 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 Psychology

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 will reduce your stress or allow you to focus more on your Psychology studies. List your specific monthly gaps if possible.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the automated system. Instead, connect with your Psychology Department head to ensure they are aware of your academic progress and financial situation. A personal connection can help when a department is deciding who is most deserving.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete your profile in the awards portal early so you are automatically considered for this and other similar awards. Check your portal notifications weekly.

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