The Future is On Board Educational Award

VIA Rail

An annual award supporting Indigenous students from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Trades, Certificate

Open to

Across Canada

Apply on the official site ↗

What you will need

Indigenous affiliation with the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community
Enrollment at a post-secondary institution
Demonstrated financial need

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact VIA Rail to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, 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 the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community who needs financial help to cover your education costs. 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, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask VIA Rail how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask VIA Rail 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 VIA Rail whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community attending a post-secondary institution. You can be at any level of study, but you must show demonstrated financial need. Priority is given to you if you are studying Technical Trades, Engineering, Graphic Design, Trades, Accounting, Communications, Public Administration, law, business, or working as a mechanical or engineering technician.

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

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in Technical Trades, Engineering, Graphic Design, Trades, Accounting, Communications, Public Administration, law, business or mechanical and engineering technicians

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses to prove your demonstrated financial need.
SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can specifically vouch for your ties to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community.
RealismAvoid assuming the award covers full tuition. Instead, treat this as a top-up grant and continue applying for other bursaries to ensure all your costs are covered.

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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