Scholarship for Canada | 4000 CAD

About

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.

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

Up to $4,000

Scholarship coverage

tuition fee reduction

Description

Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades is awarded to full-time students who have demonstrated passion and desire to build a successful career in the skilled trades.

Applicable programmes

Benefits

Canerector Foundation Scholars will receive an initial scholarship of $1,000 applied towards student accounts.Scholars who mentor current and prospective students in skilled trades; participate in co-curricular activities; and maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average will be awarded an additional $1,000 per term, up to a maximum of $4,000.

Along with financial support, the program provides wrap-around support facilitated by a program staff lead, who helps students navigate their specific situation and achieve their program objectives. This extra support increases the recruitment, retention, and employability of students.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person/ Refugee
Applicants must be entering the first year of an eligible skilled trade program of study
Applicants must be registered full-time
Applicants must demonstrate willingness to provide mentorship to current and prospective students in skilled trades training programs at the College and commit to participating in co-curricular events
Applicants must maintain a minimum of 3.0 grade point average

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

Any

Locations

Canada

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

High school

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

15 Jun 2024

Applicants must add their 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.

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.

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