Shell Canada · National
Shell Canada
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for funding to support your post-secondary studies in oil and gas, trades, technology, or business.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Shell Canada 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 from a community near Shell Canada operations who wants to build a career in the energy sector or skilled trades. You have three deadlines to choose from: August 1, November 1, and February 1. No notification timeline is posted publicly — before you start the application, check Shell Canada's program page or call their office to confirm when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Shell Canada how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Shell Canada 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 Shell Canada whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Undergraduate, Diploma, Certificate, Apprenticeship — study level
- Studying oil and gas, trades, technology, Business, Engineering, Geosciences, Environmental Studies, Commerce, Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Energy Marketing, Economics — 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.
Collect reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice and share your résumé.
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 applying with a general arts degree without explaining the connection to industry.
Winners instead highlight how their specific program in oil and gas, tech, or business aligns with Shell's operations.
Clearly state how your studies lead to a career in the energy sector.
The biggest mistake is providing a generic character reference.
Winners instead use referees who can speak to their technical aptitude or community leadership within their Indigenous community.
Get a letter from a mentor who knows your work ethic in a trade or academic setting.