The Future is On Board Educational Award
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VIA Rail · National
The Future is On Board Educational Award
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
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Aug 1
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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. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. 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
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
Financial Need
The biggest mistake is providing a vague statement about needing money.
Strategy
Winners instead provide a clear breakdown of their tuition gaps and living expenses to prove their demonstrated financial need.
Support
The biggest mistake is using a generic character reference.
Strategy
Winners instead secure letters from community leaders or teachers who can specifically vouch for their ties to the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte community.
Strategy
The biggest mistake is ignoring the preference list.
Strategy
Winners instead highlight exactly how their program of study matches the preferred fields, such as Engineering or Public Administration, in their personal statement.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
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Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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