Submitted by Rob Klea
Once again, Sources of Knowledge is offering bursaries for the 2026-2027 academic year. Through funding provided by Parks Canada, Sources of Knowledge administers bursaries for students entering or attending applicable post-secondary studies who reside within the boundaries of the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula at the time of applying for the bursary, or are a member of the Saugeen Ojibway Nations (who have a hunting reserve in the Municipality of Northern Bruce Peninsula).
The bursary is intended to address the following outcomes:
1) To provide financial support to a qualifying post-secondary student studying in the field of environmental conservation or other field related to a prospective career with Parks Canada.
2) To assist Parks Canada in meeting its obligation for local employment under clauses 15 and 16 of Appendix A of the Agreement between the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to Establish a National Park and a National Marine Park in the Township of St. Edmunds dated July 20, 1987.
3) To further the stated goal of the Sources of Knowledge Forum to “encourage and enable youth to be stewards of this remarkable place.”
Applicable post-secondary programs include, but are not limited to natural sciences, resource management, environmental studies, geography, social science, computer science, environmental planning, education, outdoor recreation, tourism, engineering, and trades such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc. as judged by members of the Bursary Selection Committee.
Funding, subject to availability, will be available to those students in good academic standing who will be entering or returning to post-secondary studies in the 2026–2027 school year. The application form for this funding is available through your school guidance counsellor or can be accessed on the Sources of Knowledge website. The deadline for bursary applications is May 15, 2026.
Please contact Rob Klea at newtrailrob@gmail.com if you have any questions.
