Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades
Schulich Builders Scholarships
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 fuelled 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 120 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. Twelve colleges award a total of 120 scholarships annually. Each college will award ten scholarships.
- 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
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm
Read our media advisory: The Schulich Foundation launches Canada’s largest skilled trades scholarship program
Eligibility Criteria:
The college is looking for responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:
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- Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen;
- 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;
- 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.
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.
Eligible Programs:
- Aircraft Maintenance Technician
- Building Construction Technician
- Cabinetmaking and Furniture Technician
- Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
- Electrical Engineering Technician
- Electromechanical Engineering Technician
- Forestry Technician (Pembroke)
- Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
- Heritage Carpentry and Joinery (Perth)
- Horticultural Industries
- Manufacturing Engineering Technician
- Motive Power Technician
- Motive Power Technician – Diesel Equipment and Truck
- Powerline Technician
- Urban Forestry – Arboriculture
- Welding and Fabrication Techniques
Instructions:
- Applicants must add their valid Social Insurance Number via their ACSIS account in order to be awarded funding.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
March 31, 2025 at 11:59pm
For more information, please contact:
Kerri-Lynn Gleeson
Lead, Schulich Builders Program
(613) 727-4723 x 4862
gleesok@algonquincollege.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s):
How do I apply for the scholarship?
Algonquin College Awards and Scholarship program is administered by Financial Aid and Student Awards and is based on criteria defined by donors. The main criterion for the Schulich Builders Scholarship is targeted for students entering designated programs with a demonstrated financial need. However, there is emphasis given to applicants who demonstrate a strong work ethic and character; and demonstrate a willingness to act as an ambassador and promote the skilled trades and the Schulich Builders program.
More information is available from the Project Lead (contact information found on application and website).
You can find application instructions and submit and application here: https://www.algonquincollege.com/acce/schulich-builders-scholarship/
When does the application deadline close?
The application deadline will be approximately four months prior to the fall semester start date.
Am I eligible for the scholarship if my intake is in the winter or spring?
Unfortunately, the Schulich Builders Scholarship is only available to students entering level 1 Algonquin College programs in the fall semester of each academic year.
How will I be notified about the scholarship decision?
We will email your Algonquin Live email account once we have made a decision about your scholarship application, usually within 10-12 weeks of the scholarship application window closing. All applicants will be notified by email within 12 weeks of the application window closing.
How will I get my scholarship funding?
If you qualify for a Schulich Builders Scholarship, selected candidates will receive two payments in their first semester. The first payment will be applied directly to a student’s account to be applied towards tuition and fees. The second payment of $6,000 will be issued by cheque directly to the student. The third payment of $6,000 will be issued by cheque directly to the student upon completing their first semester. Before graduation, any remaining scholarship will be paid out to a maximum of $20,000 or $40,000 depending on your program.
If I am an international student, can I apply for the scholarship?
No, international students are not eligible to apply to the Schulich Builders Scholarships.
