Biology Dept Wild Rice Wetland Graduate Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Lakehead University awards portal
• ✓ Canadian citizenship or landed immigrant status
• ✓ Ontario residency for at least twelve consecutive months
• ✓ Full-time enrollment in a Biology graduate program
• ✓ Involvement in wetlands research
• ✓ Financial need

About this award

You will receive $679.00. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a graduate student in Biology who focuses your research on wetlands and needs financial support to continue your studies. You must apply by February 2, 2027. When you apply, ask Lakehead University how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the portal, or phone. The Department of Biology chooses the recipient and forwards the selection to the Office of Graduate Studies. Ask Lakehead University how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Lakehead University during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Lakehead University whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be a full-time graduate student in Biology involved in wetlands research. A preference is given to those whose research focuses on the study of wild rice. This award is granted on the basis of financial need. You must be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant of Canada, and you must have lived in Ontario for at least twelve months in a row.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Canadian citizen or permanent resident
• ✓ Open to graduate students
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying Biology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your current expenses and gaps in your funding. List your specific monthly costs to show why this $679.00 is needed.
• SupportAvoid using a general character reference. Instead, ask your research supervisor to write a note confirming your involvement in wetlands research. Ensure they mention your specific focus on wild rice if applicable.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, double-check that your profile is fully updated in the Lakehead University portal.
• RealismAvoid treating this as a primary source of funding. Because the amount is $679.00, use it to cover a specific cost like a textbook or a piece of lab equipment rather than your entire tuition.

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