STRAIT Group Ltd. · National
STRAIT Indigenous Trades Scholarship
About this award
Apply by August 1, November 1, or February 1 for an annual trades scholarship for Indigenous students in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of post-secondary study. Apply through Indspire's central Building Brighter Futures program — one application covers all sponsor pools.
The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact STRAIT Group Ltd. 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 where STRAIT Group Ltd. does business and you are pursuing a career in the skilled trades. You have three deadlines to choose from: 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 the Indspire portal. Selection criteria aren't published — ask STRAIT Group Ltd. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask STRAIT Group Ltd. 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 STRAIT Group Ltd. whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain. How to apply: This funding is administered through Indspire's Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships program. Students complete one central application that's evaluated against all 360+ of Indspire's funding pools (including this one) — you don't apply to the sponsor directly. The Apply button on this page routes to Indspire's portal automatically. For the full program description, all three application deadlines, and detailed eligibility, see Indspire Building Brighter Futures Bursaries & Scholarships on FundMyCourse.
Can you get it?
- Indigenous — citizenship requirement
- Post Secondary — study level
- Studying Welder, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Construction Craft Labourer-Worker, Crane and Hoisting Equipment Operator, Gasfitter- Class A and B, Heavy Equipment Technician, Industrial Construction Crew Supervisor, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Insulator, Carpenter, Ironworker, Metal Fabricator, Painter and Decorator, Heavy Equipment Operator — 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.
Request your official transcript1–2 weeks
Order through your school registrar — allow 1–2 weeks.
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 writing a generic application.
Winners instead highlight exactly why they chose their specific trade—like Welding or Carpentry—and how it connects to their community's needs.
Mention your specific program by name.
The biggest mistake is providing vague references.
Winners instead secure letters from instructors or site supervisors who can vouch for their technical skills and reliability on a job site.
The biggest mistake is applying only once.