Scholarship in Introductory Geography

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Nipissing University awards portal
• ✓ Ontario residency as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program)
• ✓ Academic record showing marks for GEOG1016 and GEOG1017 from the previous academic year

About this award

You get $525.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you have excelled in your introductory geography coursework while managing financial challenges. 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, the portal, or phone. Winners are chosen based on who earned the highest combined mark in GEOG1016 and GEOG1017 taken in the previous academic year. Selection criteria aren't published regarding the number of winners, so ask Nipissing University how many applicants they typically receive to 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 have taken GEOG1016 and GEOG1017 in the previous academic year and earned the highest combined mark between the two. 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.

• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Geography

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

• Academic RecordAvoid assuming your grades alone guarantee the award. Instead, ensure you have also documented your financial need, as this is a required condition. Check your awards portal profile to ensure your financial status is current.
• SupportAvoid waiting until the deadline to troubleshoot your login. Instead, test your access to the Nipissing University awards portal early. Contact the registrar if you cannot access your account.
• StrategyAvoid filling out only the specific scholarship form. Instead, complete the General Application in full. Since you are automatically considered based on that general form, a thorough profile increases your visibility.
• RealismAvoid treating this as a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that this goes to the single student with the highest combined mark. Use this as a potential bonus rather than your primary source of tuition funding.

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