The Charles Labatiuk Scholarship Award was established through the legacy gift of Charles Labatiuk and the Charles Labatiuk Nature Endowment Fund. Charles Labatiuk was an avid nature conservationist, mountaineer, and world traveler who enjoyed and excelled as a photographer, writer, gardener, and pianist. These awards were introduced to honour his life and his passion for nature.
Eligibility Criteria for Nature Canada Charles Labatiuk Scholarship 2025
Any student entering or continuing their studies at an accredited college or university in Canada in the interdisciplinary study of natural environmental systems may apply. Students enrolled in studies focusing on ecosystems, how they operate, and their symbiotic relationship with people are encouraged to apply.
Benefits of Nature Canada Charles Labatiuk Scholarship 2025
- Have their winning essay published, showcasing their voice and commitment to conservation.
- Join a community that values and promotes environmental stewardship and sustainability.
How to Apply
Essays are to be received no later than 5:00 pm [Eastern Time] on June 30th, 2025. Submissions received after the deadline will not be considered. The scholarship recipient will be chosen by August 1st, and an announcement will be made on our website in mid-September; please check back to learn more about the winner. Nature Canada employees, children, or relatives of employees are not eligible for this scholarship award.
All applications must include a completed application form, which will be evaluated based on an essay submission. The essay should be a maximum of 1000 words and reflect on why nature conservation is important to you and the world, how you want to contribute to conservation, and how your studies will help you achieve your goals. The Nature Canada Awards Committee will score the essays based on the following criteria:
- Intellectual content (original, thought-provoking) – 50%
- Presentation and style—50%
- Only one essay submission per applicant.
All essays submitted become the property of Nature Canada. Successful essays may be published by Nature Canada through our website and other forms of media. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to provide consent for publication before a winner is announced
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Nature Canada on naturecanada.ca to apply
For more details, visit Nature Canada Charles Labatiuk Scholarship webpage
Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
