Russel Metals Indigenous Student Bursaries

For Indigenous students in any post-secondary program, with preference for trades.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Trades

Open to

Across Canada (preference for trades)

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a post-secondary program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact Russel Metals to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you identify as Indigenous and are pursuing a post-secondary education to build your future. You have three different deadlines to meet: August 1, November 1, and February 1. 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 Russel Metals how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Russel Metals 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 Russel Metals whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation to qualify. This award is open to any level of post-secondary study, though preference will be given to Indigenous students studying 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

Preferred, not required

Preference for students in 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

Trades FocusAvoid ignoring the funder's preference for trades students if you are in a different program. Instead, highlight any technical skills or hands-on interests you have, even if your primary degree is academic.
SupportAvoid submitting a generic application without a reference. Instead, secure a letter from a community leader or teacher who can speak to your Indigenous identity and academic goals.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the final deadline to apply. Since there are three windows (August, November, and February), try to apply for the earliest one possible to increase your chances.
RealismAvoid assuming this is your only source of funding. Because the dollar amount isn't public, treat this as a helpful top-up rather than your entire tuition solution.

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 November 1, 2026. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.

Can international students apply?

Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.

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FundMyCourse.ca · checked Aug 31, 2026