Schulich Builders Scholarships at Durham College 2026

Durham College is proud to partner with the Schulich Foundation to award Schulich Builders Scholarships to students enrolling in full-time certificate and diploma programs in some of the most in-demand skilled trades fields. Students starting in September can apply now!

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMay 31, 2026
• Value$40,000
• Study LevelTraining , Undergraduate
• SponsorDurham College
• City to studyOshawa
• School to studyDurham College
• Course to studyAutomotive Technician , Building Construction Technician , Carpentry and Renovation Technician , Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques , Electric Drive Vehicle Technician , Electrical Engineering Technician , Electrical Techniques , Gas Technician , Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques , Mechanical Technician , Power Engineering Techniques , Welding Engineering Technician
• Eligible CountryCanada

Benefits

Scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 -- $20,000 per academic year – and support the cost of tuition, living expenses and tools. Schulich Builders will also benefit from opportunities at DC that enhance their experience and assist with their employability after graduation.

Requirements

Schulich Builders Scholarships are looking for responsible, hardworking, dedicated people who:

• Are Canadian citizens
• Meet college admission requirements
• Are enrolling in a full-time, eligible skilled trades towards a one-year certificate or two-year diploma program starting in Fall 2026

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

Eligible Programs

• Automotive Technician - Service and Management (Motive Power Technician) and the co-op option
• Building Construction Technician and the co-op option
• Carpentry and Renovation Technician and the co-op option
• Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques
• Electric Drive Vehicle Technician
• Electrical Engineering Technician
• Electrical Techniques
• Gas Technician 2
• Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Techniques
• Mechanical Technician - Elevating Devices and the co-op option
• Mechanical Technician – Millwright and the co-op option
• Mechanical Technician – Plumbing    
• Power Engineering Techniques - Fourth Class
• Welding Engineering Technician and the co-op option

Selection Process

You must meet the following criteria to be in contention for the scholarship:

• Strong work ethic and character, as evidenced by one letter of recommendation by someone directly connected to you, preferably:
  • High school staff member
  • Employer
  • Co-worker
  • Community service organization
• Financial need as determined by the college admission department
• 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

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

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Durham College on forms.office.com to apply

For more details, visit Durham College Scholarship webpage