Kal Tire · National
Kal Tire Scholarship for Automotive Studies
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding if you are an Indigenous student studying automotive subjects at a Canadian college or university. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Kal Tire to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. 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 the automotive industry, especially if you are training in the skilled trades. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back via email, portal, or phone. 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. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Automotive Studies, Automotive 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 general application.
Winners instead highlight their specific passion for automotive systems and explain why they chose the skilled trades.
Mention any hands-on experience you have with vehicles.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use a teacher or shop instructor who can vouch for their technical skills and reliability in a garage setting.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.