Buck Suzuki Legacy Bursary

This $1,000 bursary is awarded annually to a student pursuing marine-related studies in Canada. It honours our namesake, Tatsuro “Buck” Suzuki, a fisherman, environmentalist, and social justice advocate.

Bursary applications are currently closed and will reopen Summer 2026.

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Criteria:

Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a marine-related undergraduate, graduate, or trade program in a Canadian institution.

Some examples include: marine trades, chef training, shipwright, fish master, marine biology or ecology, fisheries science, social justice, community health sciences, or marine resource management.

Preference will be given to students with connections to marine use sectors such as fisheries and seafood.

To Apply:

Please submit a letter, video, or short essay (max. three pages or three minutes) addressing the following:

What is a challenge facing marine ecosystems, fisheries, or coastal communities that you care deeply about?
How do your studies, career goals, or current work connect to this issue?
Can you imagine a project, campaign, or initiative that an organization like the T. Buck Suzuki Foundation could take on to address this issue?
(This could be something that supports fish harvesters, promotes sustainability, addresses marine pollution, raises awareness, or uplifts coastal communities.)
If relevant, describe your relationship to the marine environment or marine industries—this could include personal experiences, family background, work, or community involvement.