EACOM Timber Corporation Indigenous Bursary

An Indigenous bursary available to students from Ontario, Quebec, or EACOM's partner communities.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Ontario, Quebec

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in Ontario, Quebec, or an EACOM-listed community
Community involvement and contributions
Statement of commitment to your field of study

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact EACOM Timber Corporation to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. 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 an Indigenous student from Ontario, Quebec, or one of EACOM's partner communities who has shown a strong commitment to helping your community grow. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, a portal, or a phone call. 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are from Ontario, Quebec, or one of the communities on EACOM's specific list. You can be at any level of study. While any program is eligible, you will have a better chance if you are studying in forestry, business, or trade programs. The funders look for students with demonstrated academic merit and a record of contributing to their community as a whole.

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.

Open to college, undergraduate, graduate, trades or certificate students
Resident of Ontario or Quebec
Studying Forestry, business or trade programs

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

Community InvolvementAvoid simply listing your volunteer hours. Instead, tell a story about the impact you had on your community and how those experiences shaped your goals. Describe a specific project where you led others or solved a problem.
SupportMany students provide a generic character reference. Provide letters from community leaders or elders who can specifically vouch for your commitment to your Indigenous community and your field of study.
StrategySince there is a preference for forestry, business, and trade programs, you should explicitly connect your degree to the industry. Even if you are in a different program, explain how your skills will eventually benefit your home community.
RealismBecause this award targets specific geographic regions and identities, your odds are higher than a national scholarship, but you still need to prove your community involvement to stand out.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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