Established to honour the life of Nipissing University alumna, Abby DeBruyn, in recognition of her dedication and passion for education. The award is presented to a graduating Bachelor of Education student in the intermediate/senior division. The recipient demonstrates leadership qualities and an enthusiasm for the program, both inside and outside the classroom. The recipient must also demonstrate financial need and must be a resident of Ontario as defined by OSAP.
Established in 1992, Nipissing University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of North Bay (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ontario. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bracebridge. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, Ontario, Nipissing University (NU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Nipissing University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 27 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Canadian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.