TRADES SCHOLARSHIPS

Horatio Alger Vocational & Technical Scholarship

• Due Date: June 15, 2025

• Summary: For students with financial need pursuing trades training.

• Amount: 100+ scholarships in the amount up to $9,000 each.

• Details: Horatio Alger Scholarship Also see the most up-to-date brochure attached.

BC Construction Association (BCCA) Scholarship

• Due Date: June 15, 2025

• Summary: Honors past BCCA Board Chairs by supporting individuals pursuing careers in the construction industry. Open to those employed or sponsored by a member company of NRCA, SICA, VICA, or VRCA.

• Amount: Up to $2,500 per recipient; four awards annually (one per BC region)

• Details: BCCA Past Chair Legacy Fund

ARFI Scholarships & Bursaries

• Due Date: June 15, 2025

• Summary: The Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI) offers multiple scholarships and bursaries to support students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. Awards include:

  • Ed Coates Memorial Red Seal Automotive Trades Scholarship – $5,500

  • Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship – $2,500

  • Apprentice Level 2/3 Scholarship – $2,500

  • William (Willie) Freeburn Automotive Glass Technician Scholarship – $1,000

  • EVfriendly Technician Bursary – $2,500

  • Women’s Automotive Bursary – $2,500 (2 awards)

  • Indigenous People’s Automotive Bursary – $2,500

  • Training, Education, & Career Advancement Bursary – $2,500

• Details: ARFI Scholarships & Bursaries

CWB Welding Foundation – Student Awards

• Due Date: Mid-to-late June (exact dates vary annually)

• Summary: Available to BC post-secondary students enrolled in welding programs. Includes:

  • Hugh A. Krentz Student Award ($2,000)

  • Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award ($1,000–$3,000)

  • CWB Association Chapter Awards (varies by region – BC chapters eligible)

  • Indspire Welding Bursary (up to $4,400 – for Indigenous students)

• Details: CWB Foundation Awards

Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Forestry Scholarship

• Due Date: June 27, 2025

• Summary: COFI offers 10 scholarships of $2,000 each to BC residents entering forestry-related post-secondary programs or skilled trades training in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026. Eligible fields include forestry, environmental sciences, engineering, and trades such as carpentry, welding, and heavy-duty mechanics.

• Amount: $2,000 per recipient

• Eligibility: BC residents pursuing post-secondary education or training in forestry-related fields.

• Details: COFI Forestry Scholarship

Irving K. Barber Trades & Apprenticeship Scholarship

• Due Date: April 2026 (exact date TBA)

• Summary: For BC students in mid-level or advanced stages of trades/apprenticeship programs.

• Amount: $2,500–$5,000

• Details: IKBBC