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Graham Three Nations Award

For Indigenous students in 3rd or 4th year of civil, mechanical or electrical engineering. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 23, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in 3rd or 4th year of study
Proof of enrollment in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
Documentation of home community location (especially if in BC, AB, SK, or MB)

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Graham to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student specializing in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering who is entering the final stages of your degree. 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 — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Graham how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Graham 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 Graham 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 need to be in your 3rd or 4th year of study in a Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering program. While open to eligible students, preference is given to those whose home communities are in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, or Manitoba.

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

Studying Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

How to apply

Read the award's own page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

More details

Engineering Focus

Avoid writing a generic application.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering and explain how your studies will benefit your home community.

References

Avoid providing generic character references.

Instead, use professors from your engineering department who can vouch for your technical skills and academic persistence in the 3rd and 4th years.

Strategy

Avoid waiting until the final deadline.

Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one that fits your current term to get your funding sorted sooner.

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