LCBO · National
LCBO
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students aged 19+ studying at an Ontario college or university.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact LCBO (the Liquor Control Board of Ontario) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student from Ontario who wants to support the province's social and environmental needs through your education. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask LCBO how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask LCBO 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 LCBO whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
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.
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 writing a generic essay about needing money.
Winners instead connect their goals to the Spirit of Sustainability (the LCBO's social-impact platform) by showing how their degree helps Ontario's environment or society.
Mention a specific local problem you want to solve.
The biggest mistake is providing references who only know you as a student.
Winners instead use referees who can vouch for their community involvement and Indigenous leadership.
Get a letter from a community elder or a local leader.