OEB Indigenous Scholarship

About this award

Win one of two scholarships provided over a two-year period for Ontario Indigenous post-secondary students — apply by August 1 or November 1.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Ontario Energy Board (OEB — the independent regulator of Ontario's electricity and natural gas sectors) to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student in Ontario who needs financial help and wants to build a career in the energy sector. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 and November 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Ontario Energy Board how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They award two scholarships annually. Ask Ontario Energy Board 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 — because this award is provided over a two-year period, confirm with Ontario Energy Board what you need to maintain to keep the funding for the second year.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Resident of ON — provincial eligibility

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Draft and revise your essays~10 hours

   Use the STAR framework. Be specific, show impact, proofread twice.

3. 3

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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