The Future is On Board Educational Award

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual award supporting Indigenous students from the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact VIA Rail 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 the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community who needs financial help to cover your education costs. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 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 VIA Rail how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask VIA Rail 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 VIA Rail whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying Technical Trades, Engineering, Graphic Design, Trades, Accounting, Communications, Public Administration, law, business, mechanical and engineering technicians — field of study

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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