Orano Canada Inc. WITT Excellence Award

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment in an eligible WITT Certificate program at a Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus
• ✓ Personal statement detailing current circumstances, character, strengths, and educational goals (25% weighting)
• ✓ Submission via Saskatchewan Polytechnic's awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $1,500.00 grant for your studies. As a grant, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a female student pursuing a technical trade or technology certificate through the Women in Trades and Technology (WITT) program. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how and when you will hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Selection is based on a weighted system: 50% for your academic achievement, 25% for your financial need, and 25% for your personal statement. There is only 1 award available, so it is highly competitive. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how many students typically apply for this specific award so you can judge your odds. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, while others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you are counting on this for multiple years, confirm with Saskatchewan Polytechnic whether it is a one-time award or if you can apply again.

Who qualifies

You must be a female student enrolled in an eligible WITT (Women in Trades and Technology) Certificate program at any Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus. Eligible programs include: Agricultural Equipment Technician, Auto Body Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Computer Automated Systems Technician, Electrician, Fabricator – Welder, Geographic Information Science for Resource Management, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician, Industrial Mechanics, Parts Management Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Welding.

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 Agricultural Equipment Technician, Auto Body Technician, Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, Computer Automated Systems Technician, Electrician, Fabricator – Welder, Geographic Information Science for Resource Management, Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician, Industrial Mechanics, Parts Management Technician, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Welding

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Personal StatementAvoid writing a generic essay about your goals. Instead, focus on the specific current circumstances in your life that create a financial need for this scholarship. Describe exactly how this money changes your ability to finish your program.
• SupportAvoid submitting a statement without checking it for clarity. Instead, ask a teacher or a counselor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to review your draft. Ensure your character and strengths come through clearly in your writing.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Because there is only 1 award available, you should apply for other bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to diversify your options.

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