Trades Students
The following Scholarships are available for students entering the trades: (in order by date)
Scholarship Name: Automotive Aftermarket GAAS Scholarship
Due Date: March 31, 2007
For Who?: Graduated high school student within the past two years who are going to attend college, and university and who want to pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket. While all students are encouraged to apply, priority in awarding scholarships will be given to those pursuing a career in the automotive aftermarket.
Amount: $1000 Canadian
Details: Young people like you, with bright minds and enthusiasm, are the future of the automotive aftermarket. To help launch your career, several automotive aftermarket associations established the Global Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship (GAASS) program in 1996. The program is funded from the net proceeds of the annual Global Automotive Symposium.
How to apply: Download application here. It is imperative that all applications are properly completed and incomplete applications will not be processed.
Scholarship application along with your essay (at least 250 words in length, no longer than one page, double-spaced), indicating why you believe you deserve to be chosen to receive a scholarship.
If you are still attending high school or have graduated but not yet entered your post-secondary program, you must submit a high school transcript. NOTE: Transcripts without an official raised school seal will not be accepted.
If you are attending a post-secondary program, a copy of your current school transcript with official school seal. NOTE: Transcripts without an official raised school seal will not be accepted.
Letter of recommendation (from a non family member, preferably an employer, teacher or someone other than a family friend).
More info. at: www.aiacanada.com or see Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: Saulnier's Home Hardware Construction Trades Scholarship
Due Date: Monday, June 12, 2006
For Who?: Student must be entering one of the following trades:
Carpentry, Electrical
or Plumbing. This scholarship is available to graduating students who are highly motivated, community minded and have demonstrated strong leadership skills in school and/or the community.
Amount: Maximum $2000
Details: Offered by Saulnier's Home Hardware
How to apply: Download Information Sheet here. Applicants need to write a letter including:
-Why you should be considered (see above)
-What trade you are entering (with a copy of your acceptance letter)
-Why you are interested in this career
**Return letter with transcript to Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser.
More info. at: See Bobby Lou or Mr.Lesser in Guidance office.
Scholarship Name: Arthur Paulin Scholarship (Automotive)
Due Date: Monday, October 31, 2006
For Who?: Applicants must be enrolled in an automotive aftermarket industry related program or curriculum at a Canadian college or university. This includes students pursuing their studies as an automotive apprentice. It also includes studies in any of the following automotive sectors: auto body, hard parts, heavy duty, or motive power (machinists).
Amount: $700
Details: The Arthur Paulin Automotive Scholarship Award was named after long time AIA volunteer Arthur Paulin. Arthur served as President of H. Paulin and Company Limited for over 35 years, he became Chairman of the Board in 1990. Arthur never lost his passion for developing new products, new packaging, and new and better catalogues. He was a teacher and mentor to all who knew him.
The Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship Awards program was established by members of the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) to provide monetary assistance to deserving students who wish to further their education in the automotive field. The Scholarship Awards were designed to:
Promote professionalism within the automotive aftermarket,
Create awareness of the aftermarket industry and attract new people to the industry, and
Advance the state of knowledge within the industry.
How to apply: Download Application Form here. In addition to theofficial scholarship application form, Arthur Paulin Automotive Aftermarket Scholarship applicants must provide the following documentation:
A letter from the applicant stating his/her long-term automotive goals. The applicant's letter should briefly outline why they believe they should be considered for this scholarship. It may include a summary of past school and work experience.
A letter from the applicant's primary automotive instructor stating why the instructor feels the scholarship applicant is worthy of receiving the scholarship. This may include the applicant's academic achievements, natural ability, hard work, professionalism, teamwork, attention to detail, initiative, etc.
A copy of the scholarship applicant's most recent academic record should be included. Overall academic achievements, as well as achievements specifically related to the automotive sector, should be included.
A brief outline of the scholarship applicant's demonstrated leadership and civic abilities. These abilities do not necessarily have to be automotive related, but should be evident in the applicant's interactions in their school or community environments. Examples of leadership and civic interests include, but are not limited to, acting as class president, working as a volunteer for a charitable or community group, and participating as a member of a service club.
An outline of financial considerations as they relate to the student's pursuit of their automotive studies. The scholarship applicant's degree of need should be clearly demonstrated. Other scholarships or awards won by the applicant should be noted, as well as the applicant's ability to continue his/her studies based on financial considerations. Also apply online here.
More info. at: www.aiacanada.com or See in Guidance office.