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LCBO’s Spirit of Sustainability

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 Ontario
Proof of enrollment at an Ontario college or university
Verification that you are above the age of 19

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students aged 19+ attending colleges or universities in Ontario.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact LCBO (the Liquor Control Board of Ontario) 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 Ontario who is balancing your studies with your cultural identity. 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask LCBO how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask LCBO 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 LCBO whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you are an Indigenous student from Ontario with any Indigenous affiliation. You must be above the age of 19 and attending a college or university within the province of Ontario. This award is open to you regardless of your area or level of study.

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

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

Identity

Avoid providing a generic bio.

Instead, share specific stories about your connection to your community and how your education will help you give back to Ontario's Indigenous populations.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community elders or faculty members who can speak to your leadership and resilience.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one possible to increase your visibility.

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