The scholarships below are available for students continuing their education in a trade. Trade students are also eligible for other scholarships.
Please see Internal Scholarships for information on applying to the following awards:
Chilliwack-Fraser Rotary Club "Leadership Through Service" Trades Award - $2,500.00 Awarded to a deserving graduating student and resident of Chilliwack who is proceeding to full-time studies at a post-secondary institution in the trades (ie. carpenter, masonry, welding, machining, etc.) Not limited to colleges & univ. Applicants must have demonstrated leadership potential, service above self and dedication to leadership and helping others. Applicants should have participated in providing service to both the school & the community, Applicants should have attempted to diversify their skills through athletics, music &/or arts. Applicants must be committed to their education as displayed through outstanding grades. Financial need will be considered.
G.W. Graham Trades Scholarship - $500.00
Award will be granted to a deserving student based on the following criteria: Award is open to a GWG Student in good standing who must be attending post secondary trade school/program or entering an apprenticeship(verified).
Mt Cheam Lions Clubs /Dash/Niessen Trades Bursary - $300.00 Awarded to a deserving graduate who will be attending an accredited post-secondary institution in the trades, technical school program. The recipient will show academic integrity and good citizenship, involvement in school activities, and a spirit of community volunteering. Financial need is also a consideration.
WF Smith Award - $3,000.00
The recipient of this award excels in either the fine arts or trades related subjects. The student exhibits good citizenship at school and has plans to attend post-secondary.
Please see External Scholarships for information on applying to the following awards:
Chilliwack Bowls of Hope - Trades Award - $1,000.00 As part of our "Pay It Forward" commitment, Chilliwack Bowls of Hope is offering a $1,000.00 scholarship award to a deserving student that intends to pursue full time Post-Secondary education in Trades or Technical Study. This student will be entering a full time program and has been helping within the community. Open to all community leaders. Preference may be given to a student who has been involved in our program (that has met the criteria) and has given back to the community.
Chilliwack Dogwood Monarch Lions Club Bursary - $1,000.00
Preference given to student going into a trades program or a student with a disability or challenge. Grades should be sufficient for acceptance into a post- secondary program. Community involvement and financial need will also be considered. Amount subject to change.
Clearview Demolition LTD "Wrecking Crew" - $1,000.00
Awarded to a graduating student in SD#33 who is proceeding into a Trades Program. Open to students of all academic achievement. Consideration for those with a financial need.
Rotary Club of Chilliwack Trades Program Scholarship - $1,000.00
Awarded to a deserving graduating student proceeding to full-time studies at a post secondary institution in a trades program. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence and service to community and school. Financial need may be considered.
Soprema Inc. Chilliwack Bursary - $750.00
Awarded to a student who plans to continue their post-secondary education in Drafting/CAD, Architecture, Millright, Trades, Automation/Robotics or Electrical. Applicants for Medicine, Education and Social Studies are ineligible. The recipient has one year to claim the award.
Steller Jay Lions Club Bursary - $700.00
Awarded to a deserving student based on the following: graduation with satisfactory academic standing. Plans to continue studies in a Technical/Trades accredited career program.
Tycrop Trailers – Business & Trades - $500.00
Applicant must be going on to first year of full-time post-secondary education in September of the same year in a Business Studies and Trades program.
District/Authority Scholarships
These recognize graduating B.C. students for excellence in their chosen area of interest or strength, including: Indigenous Languages and Culture, Fine Arts, Applied Design, Skills, and Technologies Physical Activity, International Languages, Community Service (Volunteer Activity) Technical and Trades Training.
Applications will be submitted to the Sardis Secondary career centre on April 14th, 2020 using the District Authority Application.
If you are enrolled in Youth Work in Trades (WRK) courses, you may be eligible for a $1000 award.
UFV offers Entrance Scholarships for trades:
UFV Trades Entrance Scholarships