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AltaLink Indigenous Student Awards

These eight (8) awards will be distributed annually to indigenous students – two (2) from Treaty 6, two (2) from Treaty 7, two (2) from Treaty 8 and two (2) Métis students who are attending post-secondary institutions with demonstrated financial need for contribution to education costs.

Preference will be given to students who are working on their first degree, and up to half of the Awards will give preference to students enrolled in programs specific to the electricity transmission sector including: Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Powerline Technician Apprenticeship, Power System Electrical Apprenticeship, Pre-Apprenticeship - Powerline or Power Systems Technician, Utility Tree Worker and Utility Tree Trimmer Safety Training (Professional Vegetation Managers Association recognized course).

Level of Study: First degreeIndigenous Affiliation: First Nations and MétisOther: Eight (8) awards will be distributed to two (2) from Treaty 6, two (2) from Treaty 7, two (2) from Treaty 8 and two (2) Métis students

Criteria

Scholarship/Award Category:

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1

Program of Study:

Level of Study: Diploma / Certificate

Indigenous Affiliation: Any

Community/Region:

About AltaLink

AltaLink is Alberta’s largest regulated electricity transmission company, providing innovative technical and financial solutions for the electricity market.

AltaLink’s transmission system is the essential link that connects homes, farms, businesses and industries to the electricity generated across Alberta. Electricity generated from thermal energy, wind power and hydro is transported at high voltages over long distances through transmission lines to substations, which lower the voltage so electricity can be delivered safely to homes and businesses via distribution lines.

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With more than 750 employees, AltaLink is committed to maintaining top quality and reliable electrical transmission services for Albertans, and to providing innovative technical and financial solutions to enable Alberta’s growing electricity market.

Applying For Building Brighter Futures

Since 1996, Indspire has provided over $190 million in financial support through more than 59,000 bursaries, scholarships and awards to First Nations, Inuit and Métis students. There is one application for all of Indspire’s bursaries, scholarships, and awards*. You only need to complete the application once to be considered for all applicable bursaries, scholarships, and awards.

Deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1 at 11:59 p.m. EST.