OEB Indigenous Scholarship

About this award

Apply by August 1 or November 1 for one of two annual scholarships supporting Ontario Indigenous post-secondary students over a two-year period.

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, and it is designed to support you over a two-year period. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student in Ontario who needs financial help and is interested in the energy sector. You have two deadlines to choose from: August 1 or 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, though they do 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 — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Ontario Energy Board whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

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

   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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