JA Tech Inc. Award

What you will need

• ✓ Completed General Application via the Saskatchewan Polytechnic awards portal
• ✓ Self-declaration of Indigenous ancestry (Metis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, or Inuit)

About this award

You can receive a $1,000.00 award. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in electrical engineering technology. 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, the portal, or phone. Saskatchewan Polytechnic chooses winners based on a weighted system: 70% of the decision is based on your academic achievement and 30% is based on your financial need. There are 2 awards available per academic year. Since the exact selection process isn't published, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how they review the General Applications to judge your odds. 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 Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma program, specifically in Year 2 – Semester 3, at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus. You must also be of self-declared Indigenous ancestry, which includes Metis, Status/Treaty Indian, Non-Status Indian, 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
• ✓ Studying Electrical Engineering Technology Diploma

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 why the 30% financial weighting is necessary for you.
• SupportAvoid relying solely on the automated system. Instead, connect with your academic advisor at the Moose Jaw campus. Ask them to review your current academic standing to ensure you meet the 70% achievement weight.
• StrategyAvoid leaving sections of your General Application blank. Instead, fill out every optional field in the Saskatchewan Polytechnic awards portal. Because you are automatically considered, a complete profile is your only way to show your strengths.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember there are only 2 awards available per academic year. Apply for other bursaries at the same time so you have multiple options for funding.

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