Wolseley Canada Skills Trade Bursary

What you will need

• ✓ Full-time enrollment in the Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate program
• ✓ Attendance at the Regina or Saskatoon campus
• ✓ A short essay (250 words or less) demonstrating how the award contributes to your career development and enables participation in your program
• ✓ Financial need

About this award

You can receive a $2,500.00 award. As a bursary, this money is yours to keep — there is nothing to repay. This is for you if you are a trades student facing financial barriers who is committed to a career in plumbing, pipefitting, or HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). You must apply by October 31, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Selection is based entirely on financial need, which carries a 100% weighting in the decision. There are two awards available in total. 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

You must be enrolled full-time in either the Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate program or the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate program. You must be attending classes at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina or Saskatoon campuses.

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
• ✓ Resident of Saskatchewan
• ✓ Studying Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate or Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Certificate

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

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• SupportAvoid submitting your essay without a second pair of eyes. Instead, ask a program instructor or a counselor at Saskatchewan Polytechnic to review your draft for clarity. Ensure your tone remains professional yet personal.
• StrategyAvoid exceeding the word limit. Instead, keep your response to 250 words or less to show you can follow directions and communicate concisely. Edit your draft strictly to remove filler words.
• RealismAvoid ignoring the weight of the criteria. Instead, focus your energy on documenting your financial need clearly, as this is the only factor (100% weighting) the committee uses to choose the two winners.

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