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Paper Excellence Award

For Indigenous students in forestry trades or apprenticeships in BC, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a forestry trade or apprenticeship program
Proof of attendance at a post-secondary institution in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia
Documentation of financial need
Evidence of community involvement and contribution
Academic transcripts showing merit and performance

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Paper Excellence 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 pursuing a career in the forestry sector through a trade or apprenticeship. 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 Paper Excellence how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. They consider financial need as the main factor, but they also look at your academic performance and how you contribute to your community. Ask Paper Excellence 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 Paper Excellence whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia. You must be enrolled in forestry trades and/or apprenticeship programs. This award is open to any level of study within those fields.

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 British Columbia, Saskatchewan or Nova Scotia
Studying Forestry trades or apprenticeship programs

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Financial Need

Avoid providing a vague statement about needing money.

Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your tuition gaps and living costs to prove exactly why the funding is necessary.

Support

Avoid using a generic character reference.

Instead, secure letters from community leaders or instructors who can specifically describe your contributions to the community and your dedication to the forestry trade.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), apply during the earliest one that fits your enrollment to potentially get your funds sooner.

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