Grainger Canada · National
Grainger Canada
About this award
Get financial support for your post-secondary skilled trades training—apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Grainger Canada to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, 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 starting your journey in the skilled trades. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Grainger Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Grainger 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 Grainger Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying skilled trades — field of study
How to apply
Review eligibility and gather your documents~1 hour
Read the official award page end-to-end. Confirm you meet every requirement before you start.
Submit by No deadline~1 hour
Double-check every field, save a copy, and submit at least 24 hours early.
More details
The biggest mistake is writing a generic application.
Winners instead explain exactly why they chose their specific trade and how this training fits their career goals.
Describe the tools or techniques you are most excited to master.
The biggest mistake is submitting without a reference from a teacher or mentor.
Winners instead provide a letter from someone who has seen them work with their hands or lead a project.
Get a signed note from a shop teacher or employer.