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Trottier Family Foundation

For Indigenous students from Northern Ontario in STEM, environment, health care or education.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of residency in Northern Ontario
Documentation of demonstrated financial need
Proof of enrollment in a STEM, environment, health care, or education program

About this award

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 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 the application portal. 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.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student from Northern Ontario with any Indigenous affiliation. You must show demonstrated financial need. This award is open to any level of study, provided your program is in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), environment, health care, or education.

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
Studying STEM, environment, health care or education

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

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses.

List your specific costs to show exactly why you need this funding.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, use referees who can speak directly to your resilience and commitment to your community.

Ask your referee to provide a concrete example of your leadership.

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