Kal Tire Scholarship for Automotive Studies
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Kal Tire · National
Reviewed by G Paul · verified April 30, 2026
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in automotive studies programs across Canada.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Kal Tire 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 the automotive field, especially if you are training in the skilled trades. You have three different deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Kal Tire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Kal Tire 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 Kal Tire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
The biggest mistake is writing a generic application.
Winners instead highlight their specific passion for automotive work and explain why they chose their particular trade or program.
Many students forget to include letters from their instructors.
Winners provide a reference from a shop teacher or program coordinator who can vouch for their technical skills and reliability.
Since there are three deadlines throughout the year, do not wait until the final one.
Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the pool runs dry.
How do I apply?
Click the Start application button above: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on August 1, 2026. Submit early: portals get busy in the final hours.
Can international students apply?
Eligibility is limited to: Indigenous.
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