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Frontier Lithium Next Generation Education Bursary

$5,000 bursaries for members of seven named First Nations, one per community, in any program.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 23, 2026

$5,000

Total value

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of membership in one of the 7 eligible First Nations communities
Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution or apprenticeship program in Canada

About this award

You can receive a $5,000 bursary. There is a total of $35,000 in bursaries available each year, with $5,000 bursaries awarded annually to one member from each of the seven eligible communities. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a member of one of the seven listed First Nations communities and are pursuing higher education to become a future leader. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you will hear back via email, phone, or a portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Frontier Lithium how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Frontier Lithium 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 are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Frontier Lithium whether it is a one-time award or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a member of one of the following seven communities: Deer Lake First Nation, North Spirit Lake First Nation, Sandy Lake First Nation, Keewaywin First Nation, McDowell Lake First Nation, Poplar Hill First Nation, or Pikangikum First Nation. You must be attending a post-secondary institution, which includes participating in apprenticeships across Canada. This award is open to any program of study and any level of study.

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

Resident of Ontario

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Community Connection

Avoid writing a generic application.

Instead, highlight your specific ties to your First Nation and explain how your education will help you lead and give back to your community.

Support

Don't forget to include a letter from a community leader or elder.

Providing a reference who can vouch for your community involvement makes your application much stronger.

Strategy

Since there are three deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), do not wait until the last one.

Applying in the earliest window may increase your chances if funds are distributed as applications arrive.

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