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Highstreet Ventures Bursary for Women in Trades

To support women enrolled in the following foundation level trades programs: Carpentry, Plumbing & Pipe Trades and Electrical Trades.

Award at a glance

Value

$2,500

Type

Entrance award/bursary

Open date

August 1, 2025

Deadline

August 1, 2026

Eligibility

Female, identified

Donor

Highstreet Ventures Inc.

Number of awards

10

Award description

This bursary will support 10 women per year that are enrolled in the following foundation level trades programs at 鶹ýӳ: Carpentry, Plumbing & Pipe, and Electrical, with a $2,500 bursary to support with program costs such as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and tools.

Criteria

  1. Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, who identifies as a woman.
  2. Must be accepted at 鶹ýӳ into one of the following trades foundation programs: Carpentry, Plumbing & Pipe Trades or Electrical.
  3. Your program must begin between August 1, 2025 and August 1, 2026.
  4. Must be able to demonstrate financial need and have limited access to other funding.

Selection process

Complete the online application form and include a one-page letter of intention. Your letter of intention should:

  • ٱwhy you are interested in your program and what your future career goals are.
  • Outline your past work and educational experiences.
  • Speak to any past or current financial barriers or challenges.

Additional Information

  • As this is an entrance bursary, it is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible. Submit your online application to Financial Aid & Awards as early as 6 weeks prior to your program start date and no later than 6 weeks prior to your program end date. Late applications will not be accepted.
  • Applications for students enrolled in programs within the 2025/26 program year will be accepted starting August 1. Applications will be assessed as they are received and bursaries may be awarded at any point during the application period. Once recipients have been selected, the application will be considered closed and no further funding will be available for the remainder of the program year.
  • Adjudication of this bursary will be managed by Financial Aid & Awards. All decisions are final.
  • Students will not normally receive more than one entrance bursary.
  • Entrance bursaries cannot be deferred to a future semester or year.
  • Successful applicants will be notified by email within 6 weeks of applying.
  • Funds will be applied directly to the student account. If tuition and fees have already been paid, any residual bursary amounts will be refunded to the student.
  • Students receiving Persons with Disabilities or Income Assistance should speak with Financial Aid & Awards and their Ministry caseworker to discuss how bursary funds may impact their government assistance.
  • Bursary funds are considered income. A statement for income tax purposes will be sent to recipients by 鶹ýӳ.
  • Bursary recipients are encouraged to write a thank you letter to the donor; thank you letters can be submitted to the Financial Aid & Awards office.

Thank you to our donor

Highstreet Ventures Inc.

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