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:
o Ed Coates Memorial Red Seal Automotive Trades Scholarship – $5,500
o Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship – $2,500
o Apprentice Level 2/3 Scholarship – $2,500
o William (Willie) Freeburn Automotive Glass Technician Scholarship – $1,000
o EVfriendly Technician Bursary – $2,500
o Women’s Automotive Bursary – $2,500 (2 awards)
o Indigenous People’s Automotive Bursary – $2,500
o 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:
o Hugh A. Krentz Student Award ($2,000)
o Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award ($1,000–$3,000)
o CWB Association Chapter Awards (varies by region – BC chapters eligible)
o 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
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