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Kal Tire Scholarship for Automotive Studies

Reviewed by G Paul · verified September 1, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

What you will need

Proof of Indigenous affiliation
Confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program related to Automotive Studies

About this award

Deadlines fall on August 1, November 1 and February 1 for funding available to Indigenous students in automotive studies programs across Canada.

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Kal Tire 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 the automotive field, especially if you are training 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, phone, or through an application portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Kal Tire how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Kal Tire 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 Kal Tire whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You qualify for this award if you have any Indigenous affiliation and are attending a post-secondary institution anywhere in Canada. You must be enrolled in a program related to Automotive Studies. You will have a better chance of winning if you are enrolled in a program specifically related to Automotive Skilled Trades.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Open to trades students
Studying Automotive Studies or Automotive Skilled Trades

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Program Focus

Avoid writing a generic application.

Instead, highlight your specific passion for automotive work and explain why you chose your particular trade or program.

Support

Don't forget to include letters from their instructors.

Provide a reference from a shop teacher or program coordinator who can vouch for your technical skills and reliability.

Strategy

Since there are three deadlines throughout the year, do not wait until the final one.

Apply during the earliest window possible to increase your chances of securing funds before the pool runs dry.

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