NewChangedDeadline passed
LocalCompetitivePaid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
The Jacksons of Lansdowne and O'Brien Award
Nipissing University (Jackson family donors)
- Amount
- $2,000$2,000, renewable for one more year if the student keeps a 70 to 80% average.
- Deadline
- Date not confirmedLast cycle's deadline was May 3, 2026. Check the official page for this year's date. Nipissing's high school awards page says the Entrance Award Application opens March 1 and closes May 1, with no year given.
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Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
A $2,000 Nipissing University award for North Bay high school graduates whose average is between 70% and 80%. It is one of the few local awards aimed at solid students rather than top marks, and it can renew for a second year. Students are considered through Nipissing's entrance award application.
Who can apply
- Graduated from a North Bay high school
- Entering first year full-time in any degree program at Nipissing
- Average between 70% and 80%
What to submit
- Apply to Nipissing University first (a 7-digit student number is needed)
- Nipissing Entrance Award Application (online)
- Thank you letter and questionnaire if selected
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Scholarship
- Category
- Merit
- Program
- University
- When to apply
- Grade 12
- Minimum average
- 70%
- Where it applies
- Local, North Bay
- Only at
- Nipissing University
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- No
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- Yes
- Application cycle
- 2025-26
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 2, 2026.
What the official pages say
"The recipient must have graduated from a North Bay high school and have a 70-80% average."
https://nipissingu.academicworks.ca/opportunities/920(opens in a new tab)"The award is renewable for up to one additional year based on the maintenance of a 70-80% average."
https://nipissingu.academicworks.ca/opportunities/920(opens in a new tab)"$2,000.00"
https://nipissingu.academicworks.ca/opportunities/920(opens in a new tab)"Deadline 05/03/2026"
https://nipissingu.academicworks.ca/opportunities/920(opens in a new tab)"Ended"
https://nipissingu.academicworks.ca/opportunities?term=North+Bay(opens in a new tab)"Opens March 1st | Deadline is May 1st"
https://www.nipissingu.ca/departments/student-financial-services/student-awards-and-financial-aid/scholarships-bursaries-awards-high-school-students(opens in a new tab)
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