Grainger Canada Bursary

Scholarships supporting First Nations, Inuit and Métis students entering skilled trades programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Trades

Open to

Across Canada (preference for students enrolled in skilled trades programs)

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What you will need

First Nations, Inuit or Métis identity
Enrollment or acceptance into a post-secondary skilled trades program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Grainger 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 starting your journey in the skilled 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, a 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.

Who qualifies

You must be a First Nations, Inuit or Métis student with any Indigenous affiliation. This award is for those entering post-secondary study, and first preference will be given to you if you are enrolled in skilled trades programs.

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

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in skilled trades

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

SupportAvoid providing a reference who only knows you socially. Instead, use a teacher or a mentor from a pre-apprenticeship program who can vouch for your mechanical aptitude and work ethic.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply in the earliest one possible to get your funding sorted before the term starts.
RealismAvoid assuming this is the only funding you need. Because the dollar amount isn't public, treat this as a supplement to other grants while you confirm the actual value with the funder.

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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FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026