Schulich School of Education

  • Alan and Joyce Johnson Scholarship

    Established to honour Alan (1925-1994), the first Dean of the Faculty of Education, and his wife Joyce (1925-2009), an ardent supporter of the local arts community. Two scholarships are presented to Indigenous students graduating from either the Bachelor of Education program, the Indigenous Teacher Education Program (ITEP), the Indigenous Classroom Assistant Diploma Program (ICADP), or the Teacher of Indigenous Language as a Second Language (TILSL). Recipients must intend to go on to teach in an Indigenous community, be in strong academic standing, and demonstrate financial need.

  • Dr. Helen Langford Scholarship

    Presented annually to a student in the Primary/Junior division of the Bachelor of Education program who has demonstrated academic excellence and exemplary teaching practices. This scholarship was established in honour of Dr. Langford's passionate and enthusiastic dedication to education and most notably her kind and gentle manner in the classroom, making her students feel welcome and comfortable. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

  • Elijah Tupling Memorial Award

    Established in memory of Elijah Tuplin (BEd 08/09) and awarded to a pre-service teacher who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to the BEd program, shows empathy and strong interpersonal skills. Awarded on the basis of financial need, the recipient must also be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

  • Allan and Lois Schmidt Award

    Awarded to a graduate of the Bachelor of Education program at the Junior/Intermediate level of the Schulich School of Education who was a former graduate of Nipissing University with at least a second class standing. The recipient should have demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for teaching children and excellence in practice teaching. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

  • Sudbury Teachers' Lions Club Award in Memory of Professor Susan Stuart

    Established by a group of retired educators in Sudbury and surrounding area in memory of Susan Stuart, a professor at Nipissing University who passed away in January, 2019. As a professor of mathematics in the Schulich School of Education, Susan's talents extended far beyond the classroom. She developed and authored many teacher resources and she worked with Nipissing to provide training for educators in other countries. She was very passionate about giving back and her volunteerism speaks volumes. OAME, Sudbury Teachers' Lions and CFUW Sudbury benefited greatly from her hours of work to benefit others. The award is presented to a student enrolled in the Bachelor of Education program who has displayed a positive attitude to teaching; a willingness to assist fellow classmates; and exemplary volunteer, leadership and citizenship qualities. The recipient is nominated by the Schulich School of Education and must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.

  • NUSU Bachelor of Education Award

    Presented to an incoming B.Ed student who has demonstrated a commitment to the Nipissing University community during his/her undergraduate studies. The student selected will have displayed leadership in student government and student affairs and made a personal contribution to the life of the University. The recipient must demonstrate financial need and be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.