This Award

Paper Excellence Award

This award will be distributed to Indigenous students who are attending post-secondary institutions in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia and are enrolled in forestry trades and/or apprenticeship programs.

Although demonstrated financial need will be the primary consideration, other factors (such as involvement in and contribution to the community as a whole; and academic merit and performance) may also be considered.

Criteria

Scholarship/Award Category:

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1

Program of Study:

Level of Study: Any

Indigenous Affiliation: Any

Community/Region: Studying in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, or Nova Scotia

About Paper Excellence

Paper Excellence is a diversified manufacturer of pulp and paper, including printing and writing, packaging, and specialty papers. We operate seven facilities in Canada producing over 2 million tonnes annually with a workforce of more than 2,400 employees. The fibre we use to produce our products is derived from well-managed, sustainable North American forests and 88% of our energy consumption comes from renewable resources.

Applying For Building Brighter Futures

Since 1996, Indspire has provided over $190 million in financial support through more than 59,000 bursaries, scholarships and awards to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards*. You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.