The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary

These awards will be granted to students who are:

• Full-time Undergraduate students entering Year One of any program in any faculty
• Canadian Citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons
• Resident in Northern Ontario and have graduated from a Northern Ontario high school within the last three years
• In the greatest financial need and have overcome obstacles and adversity

3 awards, valued at up to $5000 each over eight academic terms, will be awarded annually to deserving undergraduate students entering Year One of any program, in any Faculty. To be considered, students must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a protected person as well as a resident of Ontario who have graduated from a Northern Ontario high school within the last three years.

Preference will be given to students from the region of Northern Ontario. Selection will be based on a combination of demonstrated financial need, as determined by Nipissing University, as well as a reference letter from an individual who is aware of the student’s personal circumstances and can speak to their resilience in the face of adversity and potential for success in their post-secondary studies.

Selected students must commit to working with a mentor throughout their undergraduate studies. An application is required by May 1st. This fund is made possible by a generous donation from The Joyce Family Foundation, which is committed to providing access to education for youth who face significant financial barriers and have demonstrated the ability to overcome obstacles and adversity.