STUDENT AWARDS RECAP
2026 Scholarships & Bursaries
The Thunder Bay Community Foundation recently held its Scholarship and Bursary Reception at the Italian Hall Cultural Centre last June 2026. Approximately 200 guests attended the event including donors and families to join us in recognizing the student award recipients this year.
Over $200,000 scholarships and bursaries are awarded to deserving students across Thunder Bay and the District.
WHAT IS A
SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are typically awarded based on academic performance.
Applicants must provide their transcript, a personal goals essay, and a list of volunteer/work experience.
They are often awarded through a process where students must meet certain criteria (e.g. grades, extracurricular involvement, personal goals).
WHAT IS A
BURSARY
Bursaries are usually awarded based on financial need, intended to assist students who may have financial difficulties paying for their education.
Applicants must provide documentation of financial need, an adversity essay, a personal goals essay, and a letter of recommendation.
Bursaries are typically more focused on the student’s financial circumstances rather than academic achievements.
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT
Our Scholarships & Bursaries
The Thunder Bay Community Foundation distributes scholarships and bursaries to graduating students in the Thunder Bay and District Areas. For full listing of our Scholarships and Bursaries, scroll down below:
Aileen Amanda and Gertrude Lahti Family Scholarship (1 x $2,500)
Aileen and Gertrude Lahti were lifelong residents of Thunder Bay who dedicated decades to their careers, with Aileen serving 38 years at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Gertrude 31 years with the Canadian Grain Commission. Both sisters left behind a legacy of commitment and community ties. Through their wills, they established a scholarship at the Thunder Bay Community Foundation to support local students. The award assists graduating high school students from the Thunder Bay and District areas that plan to attend a Canadian university.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or the District of Thunder Bay high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university.
Arthur Widnall Bursary (1 x $4,000)
The Arthur Widnall Bursary is dedicated to creating educational opportunities for young people from the Thunder Bay Indigenous community who may otherwise face barriers to attending college or university due to economic limitations. The bursary supports students in pursuing their educational goals, reaching their full potential, and achieving their aspirations
Who can apply:
Indigenous students from Thunder Bay or District high schools going into an accredited trades program.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to an accredited trades program at a Canadian college or university.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be of Indigenous descent (Status First Nations).
Bonnie Moore & Jay Eingold Boys & Girls Club Bursary (1 x $1,000)
This award is given to a deserving young person who has demonstrated commitment and involvement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Thunder Bay. The award reflects Bonnie and Jay’s belief in investing in youth and helping reduce financial barriers as young people pursue their goals and future aspirations.
“Young people are our future and by supporting them Jay and I hope to help their financial load a little easier,” says Bonnie Moore.
Who can apply:
Students who have worked for or participated in the Boys & Girls Club of Thunder Bay within the last two years.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Chrusz/Savitsky Bursary #1 - Engineering/Business (2 x $1,500)
The Chrusz/Savitsky Family Bursary was established in 2024 to support students from Thunder Bay pursuing post-secondary education in Engineering and Business programs at Lakehead University and Confederation College.
Education has always been highly valued in the Chrusz and Savitsky families. Both Leslie and Gary pursued their own educational journeys at Confederation College and Lakehead University and wanted to create opportunities for students in the community to achieve their academic and career goals. This Fund gives the family the opportunity to extend their encouragement to the youth of our community through financial support.
Who can apply:
Permanent residents of the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to an Engineering OR Business program at Lakehead University.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Chrusz/Savitsky Bursary #2 - Trades/Technology (2 x $1,500)
The Chrusz/Savitsky Family Bursary was established in 2024 to support students from Thunder Bay pursuing post-secondary education in Trades, and Technology programs at Lakehead University and Confederation College.
Education has always been highly valued in the Chrusz and Savitsky families. Both Leslie and Gary pursued their own educational journeys at Confederation College and Lakehead University and wanted to create opportunities for students in the community to achieve their academic and career goals. This Fund gives the family the opportunity to extend their encouragement to the youth of our community through financial support.
Who can apply:
Permanent residents of the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be entering first year at Confederation College (preference to students entering a Trades, Technology or Technician program) OR be graduating from Confederation College and entering a degree program at Lakehead University.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Danny Clara Legacy Fund Bursary (4 x $5,000)
The Danny Clara Legacy Fund provides Bursaries to deserving students throughout the City of Thunder Bay and District, helping create opportunities and brighter future for our community.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian college or university (preference given to a trades program).
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Everitt Family Bursary (1 x $1,000)
Doreen and Bill established this Fund because they both value the importance of education and making a positive contribution to the community. Through the Bursary provided by the Fund, they hope to support students in pursuing their educational goals and help create opportunities for the next generation.
Who can apply:
Graduates from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must, depending on the year:
- On alternate years (even years), the bursary will be awarded to a graduate of a Thunder Bay secondary school who will be entering their final year of a health-related program at a Canadian University or College. Examples of a health-related program include; Nursing, Medicine, Lab Technology, and X-ray Technology.
- In odd‑numbered years: be entering 3rd year of a concurrent education program or first year of a postgraduate program at a Canadian university.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must show commitment to community through prior leadership or community‑building activities.
Friesen Jones Family Bursary (2 x $2,500)
Cliff Friesen and Susan Jones Friesen established the Bursary to support individuals who have graduated or are graduating from high school and pursuing post-secondary education opportunities. As a longtime educator and advocate for child welfare, Susan has always been committed to protecting and enhancing the lives of youth through education and opportunity.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of secondary school — or youth under age 29 who have been involved with child‑welfare services via the Children’s Aid Society of Thunder Bay.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian college or university.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Helen L. Dewar Scholarship (2 x $4,000)
In recognition of her generosity and lasting contributions to the community, the Foundation established the Helen L. Dewar Scholarship in 1991 to provide Scholarships to deserving students in the City of Thunder Bay and District.
Who can apply:
Students from high schools in the North Ward of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university.
James and Shirley Symington Family Bursary (2 x $2,500)
In 2018, Jim and Shirley established a Bursary through the Fund with the goal of helping young people pursue post-secondary education while reducing financial barriers. Having both benefited from bursaries during their own educational journeys, they were inspired to create the Bursary to support students who may otherwise face challenges in accessing post-secondary education and achieving their academic goals.
Who can apply:
- Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
- 2 awards will be awarded to students in Thunder Bay schools.
- 2 awards will be awarded to students from district rural schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
- For subsequent years (up to 3 more awards — total 4 years): Applicants must be enrolled full-time, maintain a minimum C average, continue to show financial need, and re‑apply by February 15 each year (requirements must be satisfied by August 30).
John Alexander McLean Scholarship (2 x $2,500)
The John Alexander McLean Fund was established by Jean Elizabeth McLean in honour of her husband. Through the Fund, Scholarships are awarded to graduating high school students who are enrolling in their first year of the Bachelor of Education or Concurrent Education program at Lakehead University, supporting the next generation of educators in pursuing their academic and professional goals.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to first-year Bachelor of Education or Concurrent Education at Lakehead University.
Joshua Dyke Family Scholarship (3 x $3,000)
The Joshua Dyke Family Scholarship supports graduating South Ward high school students who are seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university, helping them pursue their post-secondary education and future aspirations.
Who can apply:
Students from South Ward high schools (St. Patrick High School, Dennis Franklin Cromarty, Westgate CVI, Matawa Education Centre).
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university.
June Morgan MacDonald Bursary for the Arts & Design (2 x $2,500)
June Morgan MacDonald was born in Fort William in 1926. Before retiring, she served as Head of the Art Department at Lakeview High School, where she spent much of her career inspiring generations of students to discover and embrace the arts. June had an exceptional gift for teaching, and her life was enriched by a passion for painting, sculpture, tapestry, music, ballet, theatre, and literature.
In recognition of the importance of arts education, June established a Bursary to support students with financial need who are pursuing university studies in the arts,.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university; preference for studies in Design, Music, Dance, or Writing (various arts & design fields).
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Justice Ronald B. Lester Memorial Bursary (2 x $7,500)
Through the Foundation, the Justice Ronald B. Lester Bursary supports local graduating high school students who have demonstrated financial need and outstanding community service, helping create educational opportunities for those who may otherwise be unable to attend college or university due to financial barriers.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Ken Moffatt Family Bursary (1 x $1,000)
In 2024, the Ken Moffatt Family Bursary was established through the Fund to honour June and Susan’s legacy of compassion and service. The Bursary supports students pursuing post-secondary education, carrying forward the family’s commitment to education.
Who can apply:
Residents of the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be entering their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of the Nursing Program at Lakehead University.
- Applicants must show promise of being a dedicated nurse.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Keri Chase Memorial Veterinary Scholarship (1 x $4,000)
In 2026, the Keri Chase Foundation established the Keri Chase Memorial Veterinary Scholarship to further honour Keri’s lifelong commitment to animal welfare. The Scholarship supports a resident of Thunder Bay who is enrolled in the Lakehead University Veterinary Program and shares Keri’s passion for helping animals in need. Through this Scholarship, Ken and Diane Chase hope to inspire future veterinarians to lead with compassion, service, and dedication, continuing Keri’s legacy of kindness toward all living creatures.
Who can apply:
Residents of Thunder Bay who have graduated from a Thunder Bay High School.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be enrolled in the Lakehead University Veterinary Program and entering their second year.
- Applicants must be in good academic standing (Funding may continue annually for up to four years, provided the student remains enrolled and in good academic standing).
Laurie & Joanne Tulloch Family Fund Bursary (2 x $1,000)
The Laurie and Joanne Tulloch Family Fund Bursary was created in 2022 following the passing of Laurence (Laurie) Tulloch. Joanne, along with their children Laurence and Nancy, wanted to ensure Laurie’s legacy of civic engagement continued through supporting youth in the Thunder Bay community who are pursuing a career in education.
Who can apply:
Residents of the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be entering their 2nd year of the Bachelor of Education or Concurrent Education Program at Lakehead University.
- Applicants must plan to teach in the Public School Board in the future.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Liliana Ciddio Memorial Bursary (3 x $1,000)
Liliana Ciddio graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Lakehead University in the late 1990s and dedicated her career to inspiring and nurturing students through art and education. As a teacher at Hammarskjold High School and later Westgate CVI, she created welcoming spaces where students felt supported and valued. Liliana was an extraordinary multi-medium artist whose creativity, compassion, and ability to connect with others left a lasting impact. The Liliana Ciddio Memorial Bursary is a testament to her kind and loving nature, supporting students in continuing their educational journey and carrying forward her legacy.
Who can apply:
Students graduating from high school in the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be entering their first year of an Arts program (fine arts, music, drama) at any Canadian University or College.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop/MacDonald Scholarship (1 x $600)
The Northwestern Ontario Writers Workshop established this Fund in 2024 to give our awards dedicated to encouraging and supporting the next generation of writers.
Valued at $500, the Award is available to graduating high school students from the Thunder Bay District who plan to pursue a career in writing. Applicants must be enrolling in a Canadian university or college with a focus on writing, although their program does not need to be in English or Journalism.
Who can apply:
Students graduating from high school in the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have at least a 75% average in their English or Communications courses.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university or college in the fall, and have the intention of pursuing writing as a career.
Paul Fitzpatrick MNP Accounting Award (2 x $3,500)
MNP has created an accounting scholarship in recognition of their partner, colleague, friend, and philanthropist, Paul Fitzpatrick, FCPA, FCA.
MNP is one of the largest full-service chartered accountancy and business advisory firms in Canada. They want to acknowledge a successful career in public accounting that integrates professional success and community support. We feel this is the embodiment of successful leadership which Paul demonstrates on a daily basis in career and personal life.
Who can apply:
Residents of the District of Thunder Bay.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be entering their 3rd or 4th year of the Accounting Program at Lakehead University.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must have previous volunteer experience in the community.
Ross A. Wilson Science Scholarship (3 x $5,000)
Former Hammarskjold High School teacher Mr. Wilson established the Ross A. Wilson Education Fund to support students from Hammarskjold High School who demonstrate a particular interest in the Sciences and are pursuing post-secondary education at a Canadian university.
Who can apply:
Students in their graduating year at Hammarskjold High School.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a science program at a Canadian university.
Roy Seymour Rogers and Geraldine Ruth Rogers Scholarship (5 x $4,000)
In 2006, Mr. Roy S. Rogers established the Roy Seymour & Geraldine Ruth Rogers Fund to provide a Scholarship in honour of his late cousin, Ms. Geraldine Ruth Rogers. Geraldine was born and raised in Espanola, Ontario, and moved to Fort William in 1951. She attended Toronto Teachers’ College and later received her Bachelor of Arts from Lakehead University.
The Scholarship is awarded to students from the District of Thunder Bay who are seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university, supporting them in their pursuit of higher education.
Who can apply:
Students from District of Thunder Bay high schools (not City of Thunder Bay).
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university.
Shirley H. & Meredith O. Nelson Scholarship (1 x $5,000)
Both Meredith O. Nelson and his wife Shirley H. Shrum grew up on farms in Lincoln County, Ontario, Shirley became a nurse and MON attended the General Motors Co-op Engineering program, where he got a degree in Industrial Engineering. MO rose to become a group president of an international company, Kimberly-Clark. In retirement they moved to Thunder Bay and became very active in the community. MO was a director of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, a member of the Rotary Club of Port Arthur, and one of the executives of the Thunder Bay Naval Association. Shirley was very involved with their church St. Paul’s United. In 2006, the Shirley H. & Meredith O. Nelson Fund was established and gives scholarships to graduating students who wish to pursue post-secondary health care or engineering degrees.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be heading into a nursing or engineering degree program.
- Applicants must submit an 800‑word statement explaining why they wish to enter nursing or engineering and why they need financial support.
- Applicants must have an 80% average at the time of application submission.
- Applicants must be attending a Canadian university in the fall.
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
Superior North EMS Leslie Vance Award (2 x $2,500)
Leslie Vance worked as a Primary Care Paramedic for Superior North EMS since 1992; she passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at age 38. She was an avid reader, loved to travel, stay active and spend time with family and pets. Leslie had a unique sense of humour and volunteered at the Thunder Bay and District Humane Society.
Who can apply:
High school students (or adult learners with a high school diploma) in Thunder Bay and District when entering a post‑secondary program focused on paramedicine or health care.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must have a minimum overall “B” average (74% and above) in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian post‑secondary program with a career focus as a paramedic or other health care provider.
Susan Cochran Simonsen Bursary for Indigenous Students (1 x $1,500)
When the Thunder Bay Community Foundation was established in 1971, Sue Cochran Simonsen was one of its founding members. As a retired educator, Sue believed deeply in the transformative power of education and the opportunities it creates for young people. After attending a graduation ceremony at Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School, she gained a profound appreciation for Indigenous culture and recognized the need to bridge the gap between Indigenous and mainstream Canadian communities through education and understanding.
Inspired by this experience, Sue established the Susan Cochran Simonsen Bursary for Indigenous Students to help ensure Indigenous graduates have the same opportunities to pursue post-secondary education as their peers.
Who can apply:
Indigenous students from Thunder Bay or the District of Thunder Bay high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to a Canadian university.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Applicants must clearly demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must be of Indigenous descent.
Terry and Janice Redden Family Bursary (2 x $2,500)
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or the District of Thunder Bay high schools.
Eligibility:
- Student must be a permanent resident of the District of Thunder Bay.
- Student must be graduating from a Thunder Bay city or district high school OR obtained their Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) high school equivalency certificate within the previous 12 months.
- Student must be attending Lakehead University or Confederation College as a full time student in an accredited program.
- Student must demonstrate financial need.
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
- Recipients are able to renew their $2,500 bursary for each consecutive year of post-secondary education, to a maximum of 3 years, (receiving 4 bursaries totaling $10,000 in total) if they continue to be enrolled full time in a program at Lakehead University or Confederation College, maintain adequate academic standing and show financial need.
Uncommon Woman Leadership In STEM Scholarship
The Uncommon Woman is an empowerment platform lifting the voices and visions of women as they rise into their personal power, embrace their gifts and make a difference in the world. In this time of great growth and an ever changing socioeconomic climate for women, it has never been more vital that women leaders of the future find easeful and supported entrance into what has historically been the male dominated industries of STEM.
‘The Uncommon Woman Leadership in STEM Scholarship’ is our way of supporting our future women leaders so they can focus more on fulfilling their dreams and less on trying to find their way.
Who can apply:
Female students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission into a S.T.E.M program (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
- Applicants must demonstrate adequate academic performance.
Veena Lamba Scholarship for the Arts (1 x $3,000)
Mr. Pritam Lamba created this scholarship in memory of his wife Veena. Veena died on July 1, 1991 at the age of 47. As a remembrance of her love of art, her love of life and her joy in her family, Pritam Lamba has created a scholarship in her memory. In perpetuity Veena’s name and legacy will live on in this scholarship in Thunder Bay. The award will assist a student to find their passion in art as Veena did.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to an Arts program — preference given to painting at Lakehead University.
Victor Stevenson Aircraft Engineering Technology Scholarship (1 x $5,000)
Victor Stevenson was born in Ontario, studied engineering in the United States and worked his entire career at Can Car (now Bombardier). This bursary was created in his honour and his love for this community and region. He was very concerned about its economic future and how he could make an impact. He was very impressed by the Thunder Bay Community Foundation and wished that this scholarship be administered by the Foundation.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to Confederation College’s Aviation School of Excellence or Flight Management Program, Aircraft Maintenance or Aerospace Manufacturing Engineering Technician.
Victor Stevenson Engineering Scholarship (3 x $7,000)
Victor Stevenson was born in Ontario, studied engineering in the United States and worked his entire career at Can Car (now Bombardier). This scholarship was created in his honour and his love for this community and region. He was very concerned about its economic future and how he could make an impact. He was very impressed by the Thunder Bay Community Foundation and wished that this scholarship be administered by the Foundation.
Who can apply:
Students from Thunder Bay or District high schools.
Eligibility:
- Applicants must be in their graduating year of high school.
- Applicants must have a minimum overall average of 80% in all Grade 12 credits.
- Applicants must be seeking full-time admission to an engineering program at a Canadian university.
ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS
Thunder Bay High Schools in the District of Thunder Bay
Don’t know if you qualify for a Thunder Bay Community Foundation scholarship or bursary? Please check the following list to see if your school is within our catchment area.
North Ward Schools
École secondaire catholique de la vérendrye
Hammarskjold High School
St. Ignatius High School
Superior CVI
South Ward Schools
Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
St. Patrick High School
Westgate CVI
Matawa Education Centre
District of Thunder Bay Schools
École secondaire Cité-Supérieure
École secondaire château jeunesse
Geraldton Composite High School
Lake Superior High School
Long Lac 58 First Nation High School
Manitouwadge High School
Marathon High School
Nipigon-Red Rock District High School
STUDENTS’ SUCCESSES
Why Student Awards Matter
“The Thunder Bay Community Foundations awards have been a supportive investment in my studies and reminded me that our region believes in and invests in students’ success.”
Karson Anthony
2025 Student Award Recipient – Roy Seymour Rogers and Geraldine Ruth Rogers Scholarship
“To me, the Thunder Bay Community Foundation was beyond financial support. It was a reminder that my dedication and potential were seen, which motivated me to keep striving for excellence.”
Sasha Lowry
2025 Student Award Recipient – Shirley H. & Meredith O. Nelson Scholarship
ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS & BURSARIES
Frequently Asked Questions
At the Thunder Bay Community Foundation, we work alongside individuals and families to inspire and facilitate meaningful philanthropy. Reach out to us to learn more.
When is the application deadline?
We are accepting student award applications until March 31, 2026 at 11:59PM.
How do I know which award I’m eligible for?
Eligibility varies by award. You can find more details on each award by reviewing the listing above.
I don’t live in the District of Thunder Bay, am I still eligible?
No, our awards are ONLY open to students permanently residing in the District of Thunder Bay.
When will applicants be notified?
Applicants will be notified of decisions on the week of May 4th. Student Award timelines will be shared on our social media pages.
Successful applicants are expected to attend the Student Awards Reception on June 4, 2026.
Can I apply for more than one award?
YES. Applications are submitted online through our Student Awards portal.
The first section of the application determines your eligibility for our awards. After completing this section, the system will then automatically display the awards you are eligible for. You will then be prompted to complete the supplemental questions.