Frederic C. Robinson Grad Award(s) in Boreal Silviculture

What you will need

• ✓ Completed Lakehead University General Application
• ✓ Admission to a graduate program in Forestry
• ✓ Thesis research proposal focusing on boreal silviculture or the boreal/Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transition zone

About this award

You can receive $3,660. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are starting a graduate degree in Forestry and your research focuses on the growth and cultivation of boreal forests or the transition zones between the boreal and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence regions. 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 Faculty of Forestry and the Forest Environment chooses the recipient and forwards the selection to the Faculty of Graduate Studies Office. 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 entering a graduate program in Forestry at Lakehead University. Your thesis research topic must be in the area of boreal silviculture (the practice of controlling the growth and composition of forests) or the silviculture of forests in the transition zone of the boreal and Great Lakes-St. Lawrence regions. You must also demonstrate financial need.

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 graduate students
• ✓ Studying Forestry

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

• Research StatementAvoid writing a generic forestry goal. Instead, explicitly connect your thesis topic to boreal silviculture or the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence transition zone. Clearly define your research area in your proposal.
• StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every section is complete and polished.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Because it is a specialized research award with a specific geographic focus, treat it as a competitive supplement to your main funding package.

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