Carrie Hotton-MacDonald Women in Trades Grant

What you will need

• ✓ Completed NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) General Application
• ✓ Submission via the NAIT awards portal

About this award

You get $750.00. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as a woman and are continuing your studies in an apprenticeship trade program. 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. NAIT's official page says how this award is decided (see Who qualifies). Ask NAIT how many students usually qualify, 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 a woman-identifying student continuing in any apprenticeship trade program. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need and satisfactory academic achievement. You will only be considered for the intake you attend NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology).

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

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 giving a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a clear breakdown of your monthly expenses and income. List your specific costs for tools and transportation to show your actual gap.
• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, ask a shop instructor or journey-person to describe your technical skill and reliability. Get a letter that confirms your satisfactory academic achievement in the trade.
• StrategyAvoid leaving your General Application incomplete. Since you are automatically considered based on that form, ensure every optional field is filled out. Double-check that your current intake details match your NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) registration.
• RealismAvoid assuming the preference for financial need is a guarantee. Instead, treat this as a competitive grant where academic standing also plays a role. Apply to other trade-specific bursaries at the same time to increase your funding chances.

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