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Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is proud to offer the Schulich Builders Scholarship to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields.
What is the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades program?
We rely on skilled trades to build and maintain the infrastructure of our cities and towns. Our challenge is not having enough of these talented people to meet the demands fueled by our growth.
The Schulich Builders program will combat the shortage of skilled trades workers in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 120+ annual scholarships to the most promising candidates.
The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarship program.
Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trades program at a participating college in Ontario.
Each participating college, including ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, will award 10 scholarships:
- Five for one-year certificate programs
- Five for two-year diploma programs
Valued at $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), these scholarships support the costs of tuition, tools and living expenses.
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How do I apply to the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades?
The application for 2024-25 is now closed.
Successful candidates have been notified to their student email.
Be ready to apply – here’s your application checklist:
The form will take approximately 20 minutes to complete if you have gathered the following information to submit:
- Your personal and program information.
- Your financial information including a short essay (150 words maximum) on your financial need and a budget including:
- Expected monthly expenses for the academic year – including tuition, living expenses, transportation and other anticipated costs.
- Expected total resources for the academic year – including savings, employment income, OSAP and other income sources.
- A letter of reference*.
- A short essay outlining why you should receive the scholarship (150 words maximum).
- A short essay outlining your community involvement (150 words maximum).
- A portrait photograph of yourself in .jpg format.
*The letter of reference should speak to your work ethic and character and should be from someone directly connected to you (high school staff member, employer, co-worker, or a member from a community service organization).
Am I eligible for the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades?
Eligibility requirements
Schulich Builders Scholarships are looking for responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:Â
- Are Canadian citizens or permanent residents,Â
- Meet college admission requirements, and
- Are enrolling in a full-time, eligible skilled trade toward a one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at a participating college starting in fall 2024.
Please note if you’re selected as a Schulich Builder:
- The funds will be issued in instalments ($20,000 per academic year).
Renewal criteria
For two-year programs, the scholarship is renewable for the second year as long you remain in good academic standing and continue full-time registration in the program awarded. If all criteria are fulfilled, you will receive $20,000 per academic year.
What are the eligible programs for the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades at ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú?
Eligible certificates:
Eligible diplomas:
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How is the Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades selected and how can the funds be used?
Selection criteria
Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:
i. Strong work ethic and character, as evidenced by one letter of recommendation by someone directly connected to the student, preferably:
- High school staff member,
- Employer,
- Co-worker, or
- Community service organization
ii. Financial need
iii. Willingness to act as an ambassador and promote their career choice in the skilled trades and the Schulich Builders program in high schools and community outreach.
In addition, we will be reviewing the following application information as part of the selection process:
- community involvement
- grades used for program admission
Funding overview
The Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades is designed to assist you by covering the costs associated with:
- tuition and ancillary fees,
- books,
- other direct educational costs (i.e., supplies, tools and other equipment), and
- living expenses
Additional information
For two-year programs, the scholarship is renewable for the second year as long you remain in good academic standing and continue full-time registration in the program awarded.
Need more information?
Connect with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Financial Aid and Awards team: Call 705.722.1530 or email financialaid@georgiancollege.ca.
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