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Wood Indigenous Bursary

For one of four awards available to Indigenous students in engineering, trades, business, HR, or finance.

Reviewed by G Paul · verified August 31, 2026

Nov 1, 2026

Next deadline

Wood Canada Limited

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What you will need

Proof of enrollment in Engineering, Skilled Trades, Business Management, Human Resources, or Accounting/Finance
Verification of Indigenous affiliation
Proof of residency in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Newfoundland and Labrador, OR membership in Whitefish Lake, Siksika, Piikaini, Kainai, or Tsuut’ina First Nations

About this award

The provider doesn't post a fixed dollar amount — contact Wood Canada Limited 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 are an Indigenous student pursuing a career in technical or business leadership, particularly if you belong to one of the specified First Nations or live in the eligible provinces. 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 Wood Canada Limited how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Wood Canada Limited 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 Wood Canada Limited whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must have any Indigenous affiliation and be enrolled in any level of study within one of these programs: Engineering, Skilled Trades, Business Management, Human Resources, or Accounting/Finance. You qualify if you meet any one of these geographic or community criteria: - You are a student from Whitefish Lake First Nation, Siksika First Nation, Piikaini, Kainai First Nations, or Tsuut’ina First Nation. - You are a resident of Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, or Newfoundland and Labrador.

This is what the award's own page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm with the provider before you apply.

Resident of Newfoundland and Labrador, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia or Ontario
Studying Engineering, Skilled Trades, Business Management, Human Resources or Accounting/Finance

How to apply

Read the award's own 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.

More details

Program Focus

Avoid writing a generic essay about needing money.

Instead, explain exactly why you chose Engineering, Skilled Trades, Business Management, HR, or Finance and how those skills will help your community.

Describe a specific problem in your home region you want to solve using your degree.

References

Avoid providing a teacher who barely knows you.

Instead, use a community leader or Elder who can vouch for your Indigenous affiliation and your commitment to your people.

Ensure your referee can speak to your character, not just your grades.

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