Conestoga’s School of Trades and Apprenticeship receives generous support from the Canerector Foundation for the Canerector Foundation Scholarships in the Skilled Trades programs.  These scholarships support first-year post-secondary students entering the skilled trades.

 

Selected post-secondary students will receive:

• $1,000 entry award, and
• $1,000 per semester from the Canerector Foundation Scholarship program up to a maximum of $5,000

Eligibility Criteria:

All applicants to the Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades must:

• be a Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Protected Person/Refugee
• be entering the first year of an eligible skilled trade program of study (construction, industrial, and motive power sectors) and registered as a full-time domestic student see list of programs

                                    
Applicants must:

• Maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average for their program of study and remain in good standing.
• Demonstrate:
• Passion and enthusiasm for skilled trades and a strong desire to build a successful career in skilled trades.
• Willingness to provide mentorship to prospective students interested in the skilled trades programs.
• Participate in co-curricular events to promote skilled trades careers.
• Engage in all extra co-curricular aspects of the Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades program.

 

Instructions and next steps

• Complete the application form.
  • Upload a copy of your recent transcript (high school) or Student Achievement (post-secondary).
  • Upload your current resume, listing work and/or volunteer experience.

• Participate in a virtual interview (invite-only for selected applicants)

 

Fall Application Deadline: Monday, September 23, 11:59 pm

*for first-year students starting in September 2024

      

Email canerectorscholarship@conestogac.on.ca for any questions.