Awards and Scholarships

Students have a variety of Awards and Scholarships available from across Algonquin College, the Students’ Association, and external supporters.

Scholarships, prizes and awards are given in recognition of academic excellence, and can include money, plaques, books, medals, etc, or any combination thereof. They are given in recognition of achievement at a variety of levels (program, department, school), for various areas (subject, program, activity, student government, etc.) and often reflect the interest and commitment of donors from the community.

Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades

Schulich Builders scholarships are awarded to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields at participating Ontario colleges. Colleges offer the scholarships in programs with the most in-demand jobs in the skilled trade sector in Ontario. The program will award 100 scholarships annually with 10 scholarships available at each participating college. Scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), supporting the costs of tuition, living expenses and tools. Schulich Builders will benefit from internal resources at the college to enhance their student experience and assist in their employment within their relevant field in the skilled trades upon graduation. Schulich Builders scholarships aims to recognize and enable Ontario’s future skilled trade workers, with an annual investment of over $3 million through top Ontario colleges.

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Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades Application

guard.me Study Work Abroad Award

Awards by Area of Study

Awards for Graduating Students

Students’ Association Awards

Student Support Services Awards

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