Community Planning

To be eligible for the Founding Cohort Award, a student must:

• Be newly admitted to Nipissing University’s Bachelor of Community Planning program for the September 2027 intake;
• Accept their offer of admission to the program;
• Enrol as a full-time student in the Bachelor of Community Planning program;
• Meet all applicable admission and enrolment requirements by the deadlines established by Nipissing University; and
• Be among the first 60 eligible students to accept their offer of admission.

Nipissing University alumni who are admitted to the Bachelor of Community Planning as a second-degree student may also be eligible for the award, provided they meet all other eligibility requirements.

Students must remain enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Community Planning program in accordance with Nipissing University’s applicable enrolment requirements. A change in enrolment status within the first 12 months, program, or other circumstances may affect eligibility for the award. Students who defer their admission, change programs, or otherwise do not begin the Bachelor of Community Planning program as part of the inaugural cohort will not be eligible to receive or retain the award.

The Founding Cohort Award is available to the first 60 eligible students who accept their offer of admission to the Bachelor of Community Planning program. The order of award allocation will be determined by the date and time that Nipissing University records the student’s acceptance of their offer of admission. Accepting an offer of admission does not guarantee receipt of the award if all 60 awards have already been allocated. If more than one eligible student accepts an offer at the same date and time, Nipissing University will determine the order of allocation using its administrative records and procedures.

Each eligible recipient will receive a one-time award of $1,500. The award will be credited to the student’s Nipissing University account in September of their first year of study, subject to confirmation of eligibility and full-time enrolment. The award is non-renewable and is available only for the student’s initial year of enrolment in the inaugural Bachelor of Community Planning cohort. The award is applied to the student’s university account in accordance with Nipissing University’s standard procedures for administering student awards.

Recipients of the Founding Cohort Award may retain other scholarships, awards, or financial assistance for which they are otherwise eligible, subject to the terms and conditions of those other awards or funding programs.

If a recipient withdraws from the Bachelor of Community Planning program during their first year, the Founding Cohort Award may be required to be repaid to Nipissing University. If a recipient’s circumstances result in them no longer meeting the eligibility requirements, Nipissing University may review the student’s eligibility and determine whether repayment is required. Any repayment will be administered in accordance with Nipissing University’s applicable policies and procedures.

The Founding Cohort Award is intended specifically for students entering the Bachelor of Community Planning cohort. Students who defer their admission will not automatically retain the award. Eligibility following a deferral will be determined by Nipissing University and may be subject to the availability and terms of the award.

Nipissing University reserves the right to verify a student’s eligibility before awarding or applying the Founding Cohort Award. Nipissing University may withdraw or revoke an award if a student does not meet the eligibility requirements, provides inaccurate or incomplete information, or does not comply with applicable university policies or award conditions. Nipissing University reserves the right to amend, suspend, or discontinue the Founding Cohort Award, including its value, number of awards, eligibility requirements, or terms and conditions, where circumstances require. Any changes will be communicated through appropriate university channels. All decisions regarding the administration and interpretation of the Founding Cohort Award will be made by Nipissing University in accordance with applicable university policies and procedures.