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West Fraser Indigenous Student Grant - Academic Upgrading
$2,500 Apply by Feb 12
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West Fraser Indigenous Student Grant - Academic Upgrading
NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
Get $2,500 for being an Indigenous student enrolled in Academic Upgrading.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$2,500
Deadline
Feb 12, 2027
Level
Post-secondary
What you will need
- Completed NAIT General Application
- Written statement detailing your personal journey to post-secondary and entrance into Academic Upgrading
- Indigenous identity
About this award
You get $2,500.00. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are an Indigenous student currently taking courses to upgrade your academic skills before starting a full program. You must apply by February 12, 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. Selection is based on a written statement about your personal journey to post-secondary and your entrance into Academic Upgrading. Ask NAIT how many students usually apply, 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 an Indigenous student enrolled in Academic Upgrading. A preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
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 post-secondary students
- Studying Academic Upgrading
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- StrategyAvoid ignoring the preference for financial need. Instead, clearly explain your current financial situation in your statement. Provide concrete examples of why this funding is necessary for your studies.
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 February 12, 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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