General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada Awards for Indigenous Students

What you will need

• ✓ Proof of Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Confirmation of enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution (College, University, technical college, or apprenticeship program)
• ✓ Documentation showing your program of study in STEM or Skilled Trades

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in STEM and Skilled Trades across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in technical fields or the trades. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be attending any post-secondary institution across Canada, including a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. While open to various fields, there is a preference for students studying in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs or Skilled Trades. There is also a special interest in supporting students located in Southwestern Ontario.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

• ✓ Studying STEM or Skilled Trades

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's own page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

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