The State Group Inc. Indigenous Bursary

One of five Indigenous bursaries for students in trades programs.

Published by G Paul · last checked August 31, 2026

Next deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Level

Trades

Open to

Alberta

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What you will need

Any Indigenous affiliation
Enrollment in a trades program

About this award

No fixed dollar amount is posted — contact The State Group Inc. 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 career in the trades. You can apply by August 1, November 1, or 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 The State Group Inc. how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask The State Group Inc. 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 The State Group Inc. 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 for students in any level of post-secondary study, provided your program of study is in the trades. There are five (5) Indigenous bursaries available in total, distributed by location: - One (1) for those studying at Mohawk College - One (1) for those studying in Sudbury - One (1) for those studying in Alberta - One (1) for those studying at Centennial College - One (1) for those studying at Conestoga or Sir Stanford Fleming

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
Resident of Alberta
Studying 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

StrategyAvoid ignoring the regional nature of these awards. Since there is only one award per designated area, emphasize your connection to that specific college or city to show you fit the local mandate.
RealismAvoid assuming you will win because you meet the basic criteria. With only five awards available across Canada, these are highly limited; apply for several other bursaries to ensure you have enough funding.

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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