Trottier Family Foundation Bursary

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

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 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
• ✓ Resident of Ontario
• ✓ Studying STEM, environment, health care or education

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   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 detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living expenses. List your specific costs to show exactly why you need this funding.
• SupportAvoid 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.
• StrategyAvoid applying only once. Since there are three separate deadlines throughout the year, you should track each one and ensure your application is updated with your latest transcripts.
• RealismAvoid assuming a bursary based on financial need is guaranteed. These funds are limited, so you should apply for several different awards to ensure you have enough coverage for the year.

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