Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades Application

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 120 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.

Post-Secondary Recipients (Schulich Builders)

  • 5 students enrolled in an eligible one-year program will receive the Schulich Builders scholarship valued at $20,000.00
  • 5 students enrolled in an eligible two-year program will receive the Schulich Builders scholarship valued at $40,000.00

Eligibility criteria

The college is looking for responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:

    • Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident;
    • Applicants must be entering the first year of an eligible skilled trade program of study;
    • Applicants must confirm their attendance and pay their admission deposit fee by the deadline indicated in the offer of admission;
    • Applicants must maintain full-time registration during their studies;
    • Applicants must demonstrate financial need;
    • Applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic and character, as evidenced by one reference letter from someone directly connected to the student (preferably, a high school staff member, employer, co-worker or community service organization);
    • Applicants must demonstrate a willingness to act as an ambassador and promote the skilled trades and the Schulich Builders program in high schools and the wider community.

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
  3. 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.

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.

Instructions

  1. Applicants must add their valid Social Insurance Number via their ACSIS account in order to be awarded funding.
  2. Applicants will be required to upload a current resume, listing work and/or volunteer experience, as well as any extra-curricular activities in the community or school.
  3. All applicants will be notified of a decision by email. Note: short-listed applicants may be invited to an interview held by the selection committee.

For additional details on the Scholarship and FAQs please visit the website.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm.

Selected recipients will be notified by June 9, 2025.