EACOM Timber Corporation · National
EACOM Timber Corporation Indigenous Bursary
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an Indigenous bursary and potential internship opportunities if you live in Ontario, Quebec, or an EACOM community. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact EACOM Timber Corporation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a bursary, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student who has shown a strong commitment to your community through your actions and involvement. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask EACOM Timber Corporation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask EACOM Timber Corporation 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 EACOM Timber Corporation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON, QC — provincial eligibility
- Studying forestry, business, trade programs — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
Draft and revise your essays~10 hours
Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is listing your memberships without explaining your impact.
Winners instead describe exactly how they contributed to their community and what the result was.
List specific projects you led or volunteered for.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak specifically to their Indigenous identity and community leadership.
Ask a community elder or a local leader to write your letter.