In February of this year, Algonquin College was honoured to receive a $325,000 gift from the Schulich Foundation as part of a new program which provides incoming students in the skilled trades with targeted, meaningful financial assistance. This program also supports students upon graduation through leadership training and mentorship opportunities.
Out of a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada, more than 1,000 students were nominated. One hundred students across 10 Ontario colleges have received this celebrated award.
On Sept. 9, Algonquin College officially announced the 10 inaugural recipients of the newly created Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades, which provides up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields.
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