William Arthur Hodgson Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ Self-declaration of Status, Non-Status, Metis, or Inuit identity
• ✓ Answer to supplemental question regarding residency in a Saskatchewan First Nations Community
• ✓ Submission via the Saskatchewan Polytechnic awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $1,500.00 grant for your studies. As a grant, 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 pursuing a career in carpentry and have significant financial need. You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how and when you will hear back — whether by email, phone, or through the awards portal. Saskatchewan Polytechnic lists how this award is decided on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic how many students usually qualify, so you can judge your odds. Ask Saskatchewan Polytechnic 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 Saskatchewan Polytechnic whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

To qualify, you must be enrolled full-time in the Carpentry Certificate program at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus. You must be of self-declared Status, Non-Status, Metis, or Inuit identity. A preference will be given to those students who are from a Saskatchewan First Nation.

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 certificate students
• ✓ Studying Carpentry

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid providing a vague statement about needing money. Instead, provide a detailed breakdown of your monthly expenses and income. List every cost you face while studying in Moose Jaw.
• SupportAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, ask a teacher or community leader who knows your financial situation to vouch for your need. Ensure they mention your commitment to the carpentry trade.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the supplemental questions. Instead, be very specific about which Saskatchewan First Nations Community you resided in. Providing this detail helps you meet the preference criteria.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed fund. Instead, remember that only 1 award is available per year. Apply for other bursaries at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to increase your chances of getting funding.

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