Southwire Canada Electrician Bursary

NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Get $500 for your first period in an Electrician apprenticeship program.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$500

Deadline

Jun 7, 2027

Level

Trades

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What you will need

Completed NAIT General Application
Submission via NAIT's awards portal (https://nait.academicworks.ca/opportunities/11790)
Enrollment in an Electrician apprenticeship program
Financial need
Satisfactory academic achievement for program entry

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 bursary. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are starting your journey as an electrician and need financial support to get through your first term of training. You must apply by June 7, 2027. When you apply, ask NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, phone, or through the portal. NAIT's official page says how this award is decided (see Who qualifies). Ask NAIT how many students usually qualify, so you can judge your odds. Ask NAIT 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 NAIT whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a first period student entering into an Electrician apprenticeship program. To qualify, you need to show demonstrated financial need and have satisfactory academic achievement to enter the program. Please note that preference will be given to a woman identifying student. You will only be considered for awards in the intake you attend NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology).

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 Electrician

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

SupportAvoid using references that do not know your academic history. Instead, choose a teacher or mentor who can speak to your satisfactory academic achievement. Ask them to highlight your readiness for the apprenticeship.
StrategyAvoid waiting until the last minute to fill out the General Application. Instead, complete the General Application early since you are automatically considered for this award based on that form. Double-check that all sections are finished.
RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed just because you are in the program. Instead, treat this as a helpful top-up and continue looking for other grants. Check the NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology) portal for similar opportunities.

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 June 7, 2027. 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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