Schulich Builders Scholarship

Scholarships for Skilled Trades from Schulich Builders

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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.

Schulich Builders will combat the shortage of skilled trades in Ontario and amplify their importance and value to our community by awarding 100 annual scholarships to the most promising candidates.

Schulich Builders are scholarships for students enrolling in an eligible, full-time skilled trades program at a participating college in Ontario. Ten colleges award a total of 100 scholarships annually. Each college will award five scholarships to one-year certificate programs, and five scholarships to two-year diploma programs.

Valued at $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), these scholarships support the costs of tuition, tools, and living expenses.

This application will open on April 1, 2025.

Apply for the Schulich Builders Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Schulich Builders are responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:

• Are Canadian citizens
• Meet college admission requirements
• Are enrolling in a full-time, eligible skilled trade one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at a participating college starting in Fall 2025

Renewal criteria: The only requirement for recipients to keep their scholarship is that they pass each semester (no minimum average is required), and do not drop-out of the program or college during full-time study.

Selection Criteria

Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:

1. 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
   • Community service organization
2. Financial need as determined by each college admission department

List of Eligible Skilled Trades Programs 

• Construction Engineering Technician - Building Renovation - 462
• Construction Techniques - 452
• Construction Techniques - Plumbing - 584
• Electrical Engineering Technician - Power - 403/433
• Gas and Oil Burner Technician 2 - 049
• Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques - 180
• Manufacturing Engineering Technician - Automation (Industrial Mechanic Millwright) - 413/473
• Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices - 484/684
• Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication) - 574
• Motive Power Fundamentals - 187
• Motive Power Technician - 446
• Power Engineering Techniques - 3rd Class - 348
• Power Engineering Techniques - 482

Apply for the Schulich Builders Scholarship

Deadline to Apply: May 30, 2025