Brooke Materi Memorial Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the Heavy Equipment Truck and Transport Technician Certificate program at the Saskatoon campus
• ✓ Self-declaration of Indigenous ancestry (Status First Nations, Non-Status First Nations, Metis, or Inuit)

About this award

You can receive a $2,500.00 award. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in heavy equipment and transport technician services. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through a student portal. Selection criteria aren't published, though the award is based entirely on financial need. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds for one of the two awards available. Ask Saskatchewan 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 — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Saskatchewan Polytechnic whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time in the Heavy Equipment Truck and Transport Technician Certificate program at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus. You must also be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry, which includes Status First Nations, Non-Status First Nations, Metis, and Inuit.

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 Saskatchewan
• ✓ Studying Heavy Equipment Truck and Transport Technician

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

• Financial NeedAvoid providing vague statements about your expenses. Instead, give a clear breakdown of your monthly costs and income gaps. List your specific tuition and living expenses to show exactly why you need the funds.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund since only two awards are available. Instead, treat this as a helpful addition to your financial plan. Apply for other bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to increase your total support.

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