Phyllis Kathleen Hart Memorial Bursary

What you will need

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

About this award

You will receive a minimum award of $500, though the total values are variable depending on your financial need. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student attending Nipissing University and can show you have financial need. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. You are automatically considered for this award based on 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 an Indigenous student at Nipissing University. 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 based on your 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

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 exactly how the funding will help you cover your costs. List your monthly expenses clearly.
• SupportAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Instead, ensure every section of the Nipissing University portal is finished so you are automatically considered. Double-check that your OSAP (Ontario Student Assistance Program) status is updated.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to submit your portal profile. Instead, complete your General Application early to ensure no technical glitches prevent your automatic consideration. Set a reminder for the November 1 deadline.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed amount. Instead, remember that while $500 is the minimum, the final value depends on your specific financial need. Plan your budget around the minimum amount first.

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