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General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada Awards for Indigenous Students

Funding available to Indigenous students in STEM and Skilled Trades across Canada.

Published by · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Level
College, Undergraduate, Trades
Open to
Across Canada

What you will need

  • Indigenous affiliation
  • Enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution (College, University, technical college, or apprenticeship program)

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada 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 an Indigenous student pursuing a career in technical fields or the trades. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada 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 General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation. You can be attending any post-secondary institution across Canada, including a college, university, technical college, or apprenticeship program. While open to various fields, there is a preference for students studying in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs or Skilled Trades. There is also a special interest in supporting students located in Southwestern Ontario.

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 college, undergraduate or trades students

Preferred, not required

  • Preference for students in STEM or Skilled Trades

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

  • Program ChoiceAvoid failing to highlight your technical focus. Instead, clearly explain how your program in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) or the Skilled Trades aligns with the defense industry's needs. Specifically, mention any coursework in machining, electronics, or software development.
  • SupportAvoid providing a generic character reference. Instead, secure letters from instructors or mentors who can vouch for your technical aptitude and reliability in a shop or lab environment.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the regional preference. If you live or study in Southwestern Ontario, make this prominent in your application to take advantage of the funder's special interest in that area.
  • RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed based on identity alone. Because this targets specific high-skill fields, you should treat this as a competitive technical award and emphasize your academic or trade achievements.

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 November 1, 2026. 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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