SAIT scholarships, bursaries and awards
Visit our Scholarships, bursaries and awards directory to see available awards, further eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
External funding options
The following list of government, community and private organizations also offer bursaries, scholarships and other awards specifically for Indigenous students.
We encourage all Indigenous students at SAIT to explore these financial assistance opportunities.
Indigenous and Northern AffairsThanks to the generosity of numerous corporate and government partners, Indspire disburses funds to Indigenous youth across Canada, covering all disciplines in four funding categories: Fine Arts, Oil and Gas, Trades and Technology, Health Careers and Post-Secondary Education.
Sponsored students
Students who are sponsored and whose tuition and fees are paid directly to SAIT by a department of the federal government of Canada, a department of the Province of Alberta, an Indigenous band, or a business or organization.- Meet with your sponsor to arrange sponsorship agreement details.
- Submit a SAIT application form with complete transcripts and the application fee. If the sponsor pays the application fee, a company letter indicating the billing address and/or a purchase order must also be included.
- Submit a sponsorship letter to the Office of the Registrar after you have been accepted into the program. The letter must indicate the company would like to register as your sponsor and confirm in writing the terms for your sponsorship, such as the amount of tuition your sponsor will cover, the semester (time period) covered, and a contact number and billing address. A signed service purchase order may be provided in lieu of a sponsorship letter. Do not include books and supply costs in the sponsorship letter — your sponsor should do this online. Note: The sponsorship must be renewed each term with a new sponsor letter or purchase order.
- Request that your sponsor contact the SAIT Bookstore at 2961mgr@follett.com if they are covering the cost of your books and supplies. This is applicable if you are picking up your materials at the SAIT Bookstore or if you are ordering online.
Your sponsor will be invoiced in accordance with the conditions of the sponsorship agreement. Invoices are payable 30 days from the date of the invoice. SAIT may cancel sponsor invoices not paid within the net 30-day term, and you'll be required to pay their outstanding fees or withdraw from your program.
Your sponsor may cancel their sponsorship via written notice 30 days prior to your course or program start date. Cancellations by either the sponsor or student are subject to the terms and conditions contained within SAIT’s administration policies, including cancellation fees.
Band funding
Depending on your band, you may be eligible for extra monetary help during your studies. You can find your nation’s educational department on its main website or look it up using your nation’s directory.
You must also arrange for your Indigenous student advisor to contact the band’s educational department representative, as the student’s specific nation must handle each application.
Kainai - Red Crow Community CollegeGrocery assistance and laptops
Through the support of donors, Indigenous students may be eligible for grocery cards to Superstore/No Frills or Sobey’s/Safeway during times of financial need.
Additional grocery assistance at SAIT:
If you require this support, contact natoysopoyiis@sait.ca or drop in during operating hours.
During the 2023-2024 academic year, over 150 laptops were gifted to Indigenous students to complete their studies through the generous donation from Graham Construction. These gifted laptops are for students and do not need to be returned.
To access laptops, email natoysopoyiis@sait.ca or come see us during our operating hours. Students also have free printing, scanning, and faxing access.
Indigenous application and seat deposit fee assistance
Indigenous students who have questions about the application process or require financial assistance for the application or seat deposit fee can contact natoysopoyiis@sait.ca
Students will be contacted to book an appointment with the Indigenous student recruiter to ensure they have met program and other requirements.
Kohkom's emergency bursary
The Kohkom’s Emergency Bursary assists Indigenous students in times of
emergency/temporary need. If students require Kohkum’s Emergency Bursary contact natoysopoiyiis@sait.ca
Community resources
The following is a list of organizations that provide Indigenous student resources:
Aboriginal FuturesContact us
Natoysopoyiis
NN 108, Senator Burns Building, SAIT Main Campus
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Phone - 403.210.4028
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Phone - 403.210.4524 (fax)
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Email - natoysopoyiis@sait.ca
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Monday - Thursday | 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (4 pm on Fridays)
Student Services
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.