Trottier Family Foundation · National
Trottier Family Foundation
About this award
Get a bursary for your education costs if you are an Indigenous student from Northern Ontario studying STEM, environment, health care, or education — three deadlines annually.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Trottier Family Foundation 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 Northern Ontario who needs extra financial help to cover your school costs. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Trottier Family Foundation how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Trottier Family Foundation 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 Trottier Family Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Resident of ON — provincial eligibility
- Studying STEM, environment, health care, education — field of study
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 giving a vague statement about needing money.
Winners instead provide a clear budget showing exactly how the bursary will cover specific gaps in their tuition or living costs.
The biggest mistake is using a general character reference.
Winners instead use a mentor or teacher who can specifically vouch for their resilience and commitment to their field of study.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.
Since there are three separate deadlines (August 1, November 1, and February 1), you should track your financial needs across the year and apply for the window that best matches your payment deadlines.