Kal Tire Scholarship for Automotive Studies

What you will need

• ✓ Indigenous affiliation
• ✓ Enrollment in a post-secondary program related to Automotive Studies

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — 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 official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.

• ✓ Open to trades students
• ✓ Studying Automotive Studies or Automotive Skilled Trades

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

• Program FocusAvoid writing a generic application. Instead, highlight your specific passion for automotive work and explain why you chose your particular trade or program.
• SupportDon'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.
• StrategySince 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.
• RealismBecause this award targets a very specific niche — Indigenous students in automotive studies — your odds are higher than with a general scholarship, but you still need a polished application to win.

Questions students ask

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