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Nipissing Graduate Entrance Scholarship & Dean's Merit Award

Merit-based entrance award automatically evaluated for high-ranking applicants entering Master of Arts, Master of Science, or Master of Education research programs at Nipissing.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Minimum 80% (A-) cumulative GPA in the final two years of undergraduate study
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Not required for award adjudication; evaluated based on admissions dossier
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee evaluations

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CAD $6,000 to $12,000 per academic year
Application fee: CAD $130 application fee
Tuition / joining costs: Full domestic/partial international tuition offset with living stipend supplement

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Nipissing University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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