Grainger Canada Bursary
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Grainger Canada Bursary
Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026
Nov 1, 2026
Next deadline
What you will need
- Proof of First Nations, Inuit or Métis identity
- Confirmation of enrollment or acceptance into a post-secondary skilled trades program
About this award
Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for scholarships supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis students entering skilled trades programs.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Grainger 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 starting your journey in the skilled 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, a portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Grainger Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Grainger 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 Grainger Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
You must be a First Nations, Inuit or Métis student with any Indigenous affiliation. This award is for those entering post-secondary study, and first preference will be given to you if you are enrolled in skilled trades programs.
This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.
- Open to trades students
- Studying skilled trades
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
Skilled Trades
Avoid writing a generic essay about wanting a scholarship.
Instead, explain exactly which trade you are entering and why that specific craft appeals to you.
Describe the tools you want to master and the career goal you have in mind.
Support
Avoid providing a reference who only knows you socially.
Instead, use a teacher or a mentor from a pre-apprenticeship program who can vouch for your mechanical aptitude and work ethic.
Strategy
Avoid waiting until the final deadline to apply.
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How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
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When is the deadline?
Applications close on November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
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Can international students apply?
Our listing doesn't say. Check the award's own page for citizenship rules.
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