Peter Ryback Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a second-year Bachelor of Education student 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, phone, or through the portal. Selection is based on your financial need and your completed General Application. 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 Bachelor of Education student in your second year of study. 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 granted 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 undergraduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Bachelor of Education

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 vague descriptions of your situation. Instead, provide clear details about your current expenses and income gaps. List your specific monthly costs to show why this $500 would help.
• SupportAvoid submitting a blank General Application. Instead, ensure every optional field in the Nipissing University portal is completed. Double-check that your OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) status is up to date.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to check the portal. Instead, log in early to ensure your profile is fully updated. Since you are automatically considered, your profile is your only way to stand out.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you are in your second year. Instead, remember that financial-need awards are often limited. Apply for multiple bursaries at Nipissing University to increase your chances.

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