Bob Dale Gloves Indigenous Apprenticeship Grant

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Get $500 for Indigenous students in specific trades apprenticeship programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$500

Deadline

Jun 7, 2027

Level

Trades

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What you will need

Completed General Application via NAIT's awards portal
Written statement detailing your personal journey to post-secondary
Satisfactory academic achievement in the most recent term
Financial need (for those seeking the Alberta resident preference)

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 grant. As a grant, 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 trade in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, automotive service, or heavy equipment technician work. You must apply by June 7, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. Selection is based on your written statement about your personal journey to post-secondary and your academic achievement in your most recent term. Ask NAIT how many students usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT 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 NAIT whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student enrolled in one of the following apprenticeship programs: Electrical Technician, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder, Automotive Service Technician, or Heavy Equipment Technician. A preference will be given to Alberta residents who demonstrate financial need.

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 trades students
Studying Electrical Technician, Carpenter, Plumber, Welder, Automotive Service Technician or Heavy Equipment Technician

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in or from Alberta

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid submitting your application without checking your latest grades. Instead, ensure your most recent term shows satisfactory academic achievement. Contact your instructor if you need help documenting your progress.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the General Application. Instead, complete the General Application fully since you will be automatically considered for this award based on that submission.
RealismAvoid assuming that being in a trade program makes you a guaranteed winner. Instead, remember that preference is given to Alberta residents with financial need. Be very clear about your financial situation in your application.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on June 7, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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