AltaLink Indigenous Student Awards

About this award

Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for one of eight annual awards for Indigenous students in Alberta with financial need.

The provider does not post a fixed dollar amount — contact AltaLink 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 a First Nations or Métis student in Alberta who needs financial help to cover your education costs. 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 the portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask AltaLink how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask AltaLink 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 AltaLink whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Can you get it?

• ✓ Indigenous — citizenship requirement
• ✓ Undergraduate — study level
• ✓ Resident of AB — provincial eligibility
• ✓ Studying Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Powerline Technician Apprenticeship, Power System Electrical Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship – Powerline, Pre-Apprenticeship – Power Systems Technician, Utility Tree Worker, Utility Tree Trimmer Safety Training — 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

   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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