About this Bursary

The Tree Canada Urban Forestry Student Bursary is available to post-secondary school students in Canada who have a strong interest in and dedication for urban forestry as demonstrated by their academic, volunteerism and extra-curricular activities.

The bursary will pay the hotel, travel, meals and registration expenses for a full-time student to attend the Canadian Urban Forest Conference, held every two years in Canada. The approximate value of the bursary is $2,000.

How to Apply

Eligibility & Conditions

  • Applications are currently closed for this bursary.
  • Open to all full-time students registered at a Canadian University, college or CÉGEP (undergraduate or graduate).
  • Applications should be made by the student themselves.
  • For the purpose of this award, urban forestry is considered as including trees, woodlands, forests, natural green space and green infrastructure in an urban or peri-urban setting.
  • All applications are treated as confidential by the Review Committee.
  • Applications will be accepted in English or French.