Interested in a career in Skilled Trades?
Win a $40,000 scholarship!
120 awarded annually
Program Overview
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 fueled 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.
$20,000
= 1 year certificate
$40,000
= 2 year diploma
Key Program Dates
Nomination Deadline
May 2026
Application Deadline
Each college has their own application deadline date
Winners Confirmed
July 31, 2026
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:
- • Five for one-year certificate programs
- • Five for two-year diploma programs
Valued at $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year), these scholarships support the costs of tuition, tools and living expenses.
Eligibility
1.
Who is eligible
Schulich Builders are responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:
- Are Canadian citizens
- Meet college admission requirements
- Are enrolling in a full-time, eligible* skilled trade one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at a participating college starting in Fall 2026
* Each college has their own list of eligible programs, which can be found on their respective websites.
2.
Selection Criteria
Students must meet the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:
i. 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
ii. Financial need as determined by each college admission department
Apply to win at participating colleges
120 scholarships annually
NOMINATION PROCESS
Ontario high schools and community organizations can nominate up to ten students to apply.
1.
High Schools Submit Nominations
Ontario high schools can nominate up to five students and community organizations can nominate up to ten students each. Email info@schulichbuilders.com to receive the link to the nomination form.
The nomination deadline closes in May 2026
Extensions to submit nominees are available upon request.
The nomination form requires:
- Name and contact information for your school
- Name and contact information for your Nominees
Nominees will receive an email invitation from Schulich Builders to apply for the scholarship.
2.
Colleges select recipient
Each college has a scholarship application form.
Application requirements may vary at each college.
All winners will be confirmed by July 31, 2026.
Our Vision
Skilled trades are a highly lucrative and in-demand career path. We rely on a strong skilled trades sector for the future of Canada’s prosperity. The Schulich Foundation is proud to support students pursuing worthwhile careers in the skilled trades.