Nipissing University First Generation Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Application form
• ✓ Proof of financial need
• ✓ Confirmation that neither parent attended college or university
• ✓ Transcripts showing best 6 final 4U/M grades

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted for this award — contact Nipissing University to confirm the variable value for your specific situation before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are among the first in your family to pursue a post-secondary education and have a demonstrated financial need. You must apply by May 1, 2027. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a student portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Nipissing University how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive 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. This bursary is not renewable, so plan other funding for your later years.

Who qualifies

You are eligible if you are a first-year student at Nipissing University and neither of your parents attended college or university. It is awarded on the basis of financial need to selected students.

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 high school students

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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

   Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

3. 3

   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 budget. Instead, provide clear documentation of your financial situation. Gather your most recent tax notices or income statements to prove your need.
• SupportAvoid submitting the application without checking your transcripts. Instead, ensure your best six final 4U/M (Grade 12 university or mixed preparation) grades are clearly visible. Contact your guidance counselor to verify your final marks.
• StrategyAvoid treating this as your only funding source. Instead, look into the other scholarships and awards Nipissing University offers. Create a list of all available campus awards to maximize your total funding.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed because you are first-generation. Instead, remember that this is for select students based on financial need. Apply early to ensure your documents are processed by the May 1 deadline.

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