STRAIT Indigenous Trades Scholarship

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual scholarship for Indigenous students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a post-secondary trades program.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact STRAIT Group Ltd. 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 from a community where STRAIT Group Ltd. conducts business and you are pursuing a career in the 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 the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask STRAIT Group Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask STRAIT Group Ltd. 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 STRAIT Group Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Post Secondary — study level
• ✓ Studying Welder, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Construction Craft Labourer-Worker, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator, Gasfitter- Class A and B, Heavy Equipment Technician, Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Insulator, Carpenter, Ironworker, Metal Fabricator, Painter and Decorator, Heavy Equipment Operator — field of study

How to apply

1. 1

   Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour

   Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.

2. 2

   Request your official transcript1–2 weeks

   Order through your school registrar: allow 1–2 weeks.

3. 3

   Submit by August 1, 2026~1 hour

   Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.

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