Qualico Trades for All Award

RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic)

Get $5,000 for entering a skilled trades certificate program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) — apply by October 15 for fall or February 15 for winter.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$5,000

Next deadline

Feb 15, 2027

Level

Certificate

Open to

Manitoba

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What you will need

Complete the General RRC Polytech Application (login required)
Include the name of the award on the application form
Submit a short paragraph explaining your motivation for pursuing a construction trades career
For graduates of the Skilled Trades - Foundations (previously Introduction to Trades) program: a description of how the program impacted your decision
Submit required documents as instructed after the initial application submission

About this award

You can receive $5,000 through one of ten awards. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. The money is sent in two stages: you get $2,000 when you are selected and the remaining $3,000 once you complete your program. This is for you if you are starting a career in the construction trades and need financial support to finish your training. If you are starting in the fall, you must apply by October 15th. For winter start programs, the deadline is February 15th. When you apply, ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how and when you will be notified of the results. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College 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. To keep the full amount, you must successfully finish your program to trigger the final $3,000 payment. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be entering one of these RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) certificate programs: Piping Trades, Carpentry, Cabinetry & Woodworking, Electrical Trades, or Refrigeration Mechanical Trades. You must be a Canadian citizen, a permanent resident, or a protected person/refugee (someone with refugee status in Canada). The school considers your financial need and your commitment to the trades. A preference is given to graduates of the Skilled Trades - Foundations (previously Introduction to Trades) program and individuals from employment equity groups (groups that have been historically underrepresented in the workforce).

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.

Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or refugee
Open to certificate students
Resident of Manitoba
Studying Piping Trades, Carpentry, Cabinetry & Woodworking, Electrical Trades or Refrigeration Mechanical Trades

How to apply

Read the award's official 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.

Tips for applying

MotivationAvoid writing a generic statement about liking tools. Instead, write a short paragraph that explains exactly why you are motivated to build a career in the construction trades. Describe the specific goal you want to achieve in the industry.
Program ImpactAvoid skipping the description of your previous training if you took the foundations course. Instead, explain how the Skilled Trades - Foundations (previously Introduction to Trades) program specifically influenced your decision to pursue this career. Give a concrete example of a skill you learned that sparked your interest.
StrategyAvoid forgetting to name the award on your form. Instead, clearly write "Qualico Trades for All Award" in the designated spot on the General RRC Polytech Application. This ensures your application is routed to the correct committee.
RealismAvoid assuming the full $5,000 is available immediately. Instead, plan your budget around the two-stage payout. Remember that you only get the final $3,000 after you have fully completed your program.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.

When is the deadline?

Applications close on February 15, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or refugee.

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