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The State Group Inc. Indigenous Bursary

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of any Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a trades program
For Mohawk College applicants: proof of study at Mohawk College
For Sudbury applicants: proof of study in Sudbury
For Alberta applicants: proof of study in Alberta
For Centennial College applicants: proof of study at Centennial College

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for one of five Indigenous bursaries for students in trades programs.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact The State Group Inc. to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a career in the trades. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or 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 The State Group Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The State Group Inc. 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 The State Group Inc. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation to qualify. This award is for students in any level of post-secondary study, provided your program of study is in the trades. There are five (5) Indigenous bursaries available in total, distributed by location: - One (1) for those studying at Mohawk College - One (1) for those studying in Sudbury - One (1) for those studying in Alberta - One (1) for those studying at Centennial College - One (1) for those studying at Conestoga or Sir Stanford Fleming

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
Resident of Alberta
Studying 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

Trades Focus

Avoid writing a general essay about school.

Instead, highlight your passion for your specific trade and explain why you chose that path.

Mention any hands-on experience or shop time you have already completed.

Support

Avoid providing a generic character reference.

Instead, use a teacher or shop instructor who can vouch for your technical skills and reliability in a work environment.

Strategy

Avoid ignoring the regional nature of these awards.

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