Schulich Builders scholarships for skilled trades

Program details 

Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades are awarded to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields at Loyalist College. The program will award 10 scholarships to students per year:

• Five $20,000 scholarships for one-year certificate programs, and  
• Five $40,000 scholarships for two-year diploma programs

The Schulich Builders scholarship supports the costs of tuition, living expenses and tools. Schulich Builders will benefit from internal resources at the college to enhance their student experience and build up employment skills and connections to industry.

How to apply 

Applications for the 2025-2026 academic year are now closed.

Check back for information regarding applications for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Eligibility criteria 

The College is looking for responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who: 

• Are Canadian citizens
• Meet College admission requirements 
• Are enrolled in a full-time, eligible skilled trade one-year certificate or two-year diploma program at Loyalist starting in Fall 2024 

Renewal criteria: 

The only requirement for recipients to keep their scholarship is that they pass each semester (no minimum average is required) and do not drop-out of the program or college during full-time study. 

Selection criteria 

To be considered for the scholarship, students must: 

• Exhibit a strong work ethic and character, as evidenced by one letter of recommendation by someone directly connected to the student (preferably, a high school staff member, employer, co-worker or community service organization). 
• Demonstrate financial need. 
• Show willingness to act as an ambassador and promote their career choice in the skilled trades and the Schulich Builders program in high schools and community outreach. 
• Preference for students applying directly from high school, although all students are welcome.

Eligible post-secondary programs

One-year certificate programs

OCAS Code	Program
CARC	Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
ELTP	Electrical Techniques
HACS	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Techniques
MPFP	Motive Power Fundamentals – Parts and Counter Personnel
WELT	Welding Techniques

Two-year diploma programs

OCAS Code	Program
CONS	Construction Engineering Technician
ELTT	Electrical Engineering Technician – Industrial
HADS	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
MCDS	Mechatronics
SURV	Survey Engineering Technician
WELP	Welding and Fabrication Technician

Application process and checklist

1. Student submits admission application to college(s) of interest 
2. Student completes the Schulich Builders Scholarship application at each college’s dedicated website for the award. See what you need to include below. 
3. Colleges review applications and interview short-listed candidates

Be ready to apply – here’s your application checklist:

• Your personal and program information
• Your financial information including:
  • Expected monthly expenses for the academic year – including tuition, living expenses, transportation and other anticipated costs
  • Expected total resources for the academic year – including savings, employment income, OSAP and other income sources
• A letter of reference*
• Your current resume
• A brief description of your passion for skilled trades
• A brief description of your career goals
• A brief description of why you chose your field of study
• A portrait photograph of yourself in .jpg format

*The letter of reference should speak to your work ethic and character and should be from someone directly connected to you (high school staff member, employer, co-worker, or a member from a community service organization).

Timeline

May 2026: Deadline for High Schools to 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. For more information CLICK HERE.

June 29, 2026: Deadline for applicants*. Application review and interviews conducted with short-listed candidates follow

July 31, 2026: All winners confirmed

*Interested applicants that have been nominated by their high school or community organization are still required to complete an application. A completed application is required for ALL candidates to be considered.

Need more information?

For questions about the application and selection process, please contact Lauren Scott-Johnston at awards@loyalistcollege.com.

For more information about Schulich Builders Scholarships, visit schulichbuilders.com.