CWB Welding Foundation

Eligibility

Students who are currently enrolled in a secondary education program have been accepted into a full-time welding program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution.

Students who have already graduated are also eligible to apply, provided that their date of high school completion was later than January 1, 2020.

Instructions

Complete the online application form in its entirety.  You will require the following in order to do so:.

• Your current official high school transcript verification report with grade 11-12 marks highlighted (as PDF or JPG file)

• 2 letters of reference (as PDF or Word files) from a teacher, staff member, or employer relating to your activities in welding and other courses.  

• Proof of registration or acceptance to a post-secondary institution for a full time welding program(as PDF or JPG file)

• An essay (as PDF or Word file) you have prepared (500 words) that includes information regarding the following weighted categories:

  1. Academic achievement and awards (80+ average in grade 11 and at the completion of grade 12)  (40%)

  2. Community and school involvement and accomplishments  (15%) 

  3. Strength of essay in describing career goals and interest in a career in the industry  (10%)

  4. Strength of essay in describing personal challenges to post-secondary education  (10%)

  5. Overall essay – grammatically correct, free of errors  (10%)

Award Amount: Successful applicants will receive up to $3,000 toward continuing studies.