Bird Indigenous Builders Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General RRC Polytech Application via the online portal
• ✓ Proof of Indigenous ancestry
• ✓ The name of the award entered correctly on the application form

About this award

You can receive $1,000. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in carpentry and are close to finishing your program. You have two deadlines to meet: November 15th if you are applying for the fall term, and March 15th for the winter term. You will hear back from RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) regarding your status, though the exact notification method is not listed — ask them if they notify you via email or the portal. Selection is based on your academic achievement. One recipient is selected each spring annually, but the specific number of applicants or the competitiveness of the process aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how many people typically apply so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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 — since only one recipient is chosen annually, confirm with RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) if this is a one-time award or if you can apply again in future years.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be an Indigenous student enrolled in the Carpentry program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You must be nearing the end of your studies and have maintained good academic standing. Selection is based on your academic achievement.

This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to certificate students
• ✓ Resident of Manitoba
• ✓ Studying Carpentry

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Academic AchievementAvoid just listing your grades. Instead, highlight a specific project or skill in your carpentry training where your hard work led to a high grade. Mention a specific tool or technique you mastered.
• StrategyAvoid forgetting to specify the award name. Instead, clearly write "Bird Indigenous Builders Scholarship" on your application form as requested. Double-check the spelling before you hit submit.
• RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed because you are in the final stages of your program. Instead, remember that only one recipient is selected each spring. Focus on proving your academic excellence to stand out.

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