The Kennedy Insurance Brokers Inc. Award in Business

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via Nipissing University's awards portal
• ✓ Ontario Residency
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the School of Business at Nipissing University
• ✓ OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student grants and loans) assessment to prove financial need

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a full-time student in the School of Business who has a strong academic record and needs financial support. 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. The Student Financial Aid Office selects the winner based on your academic excellence and your demonstrated financial need as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student grants and loans). Selection criteria aren't published, so ask Nipissing University 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. 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 Ontario Resident and a full-time student enrolled in the School of Business at Nipissing University. A preference will be given to you if you are registered in the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program. To qualify, you need to show strong academic excellence and financial need as defined by OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student grants and loans).

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 Business or Bachelor of Business Administration ( BBA )

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 simply stating you need money. Instead, ensure your OSAP (the Ontario Student Assistance Program — the provincial office that manages student grants and loans) application is complete and up to date. Double-check that your financial aid profile is current in the school system.
• SupportAvoid leaving your general application incomplete. Instead, fill out every optional section of the Nipissing University awards portal to show the full picture of your achievements. Submit your general application well before the November deadline.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your grades. Instead, highlight both your academic success and the specific financial hurdles you are overcoming. Mention any specific business goals you have within the BBA program if you are enrolled in it.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, remember that this is a single $500.00 prize managed by the Student Financial Aid Office. Apply for multiple smaller bursaries to increase your total funding for the year.

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