STRAIT Indigenous Trades Scholarship

STRAIT Group Ltd.

For Indigenous students in 2nd, 3rd or 4th year from communities where STRAIT works, trades preferred. Apply August 1, November 1 or February 1.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Trades

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Indigenous affiliation
Residency in a community where STRAIT conducts business
Enrollment in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a post-secondary program
Financial need

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact STRAIT Group Ltd. to confirm the value for your specific award before you apply. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and 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. conducts business and you are pursuing a career in the trades. Deadlines come around three times a year on August 1, November 1 and February 1, so aim for whichever one is next. 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.

Who qualifies

You must be an Indigenous student with any Indigenous affiliation from a community where STRAIT Group Ltd. conducts business. You must be attending a post-secondary institution in your 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of study. You will need to show demonstrated academic performance and financial need. Priority is given to you if you are studying in one of these trade programs: 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, or Heavy Equipment Operator.

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 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 or Heavy Equipment Operator

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 a generic character reference. Instead, secure letters from instructors or site supervisors who can specifically describe your technical skills and reliability on a job site.
StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference list. If you are in one of the listed trades like Welding or Carpentry, make sure those keywords are prominent in your application so the reviewer sees the match immediately.

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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