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Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award
Tuition support for trade students
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
Overview
This scholarship offers up to $1,500 to support tuition costs for students entering eligible trades. It is intended for off-reserve applicants, with preference given to members of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- New Brunswick
Legal structures
- Sole proprietorship
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Study in motive power and fabrication trades
- Study in other trade programs
Documents Needed
- Letter of recommendation
- High school transcript
- Proof of college registration
- Essay on trade interests and experience
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Off-reserve students
- Students entering or enrolled in trade programs
- Full-time college students
Who is not eligible
- Off-reserve Aboriginal students fully funded by other agencies or programs
Eligible expenses
- Tuition fees
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Costs other than tuition fees
- Applicants fully funded by other agencies or programs
Eligible geographic areas
- New Brunswick
Selection criteria
- Preference for applicants in specified trade fields.
- Letter of recommendation, transcript, and essay are considered.
- Academic performance is not the only factor in selection.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Complete the form with personal, school, and trade information.
- Write an essay explaining your interest in the trade and your experience.
- Step 2: Gather supporting documents
- Include a letter of recommendation.
- Attach a high school transcript.
- Provide proof of college registration and any other relevant information.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application and documents as required by the program.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Selection is based on eligibility, recommendation, transcript, and essay.
- Academics are considered, but are not the only deciding factor.
- The award is granted by the NBAPC Executive.
Additional information
- Only tuition fees are considered.
- Preference is given to members of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council.
- Academics are not the only deciding factor.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award Program
What is the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award?
This scholarship offers up to $1,500 to support tuition costs for students entering eligible trades. It is intended for off-reserve applicants, with preference given to members of the New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council.
How much funding can be received?
Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award Funds up to $1,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award program?
To be eligible for the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award program, you must:
Off-reserve applicants
Full-time college students
Trade program candidates
What expenses are eligible under Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award?
Study in motive power and fabrication trades
Study in other trade programs
Who can I contact for more information about the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award?
You can contact New Brunswick Aboriginal Peoples Council (NBAPC) by email at none or by phone at none.
Where is the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award available?
The Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award program is available the province of New Brunswick.
Is the Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Nelson Palmater Memorial Scholarship Award is a Grant and Funding