| Awards and Bursaries Now Open for Welding and Welding Engineering StudentsStart your journey in welding or a welding-related field with financial support! Our bursaries and scholarships are now open, providing opportunities to help students take the next step in their careers. Are You a Student? Apply today and build a strong foundation for your future! Are You a Parent or Guardian? Encourage your children or relatives to explore these financial opportunities. Are You a Teacher or Mentor? Share these opportunities with students interested in pursuing careers in the skilled trades! Applications are open until June 13, 2025. Don’t miss out! Apply today! |
| Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award Who: Secondary students accepted into a full-time welding program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution. Award Amount: Up to$3,000 Deadline For Applications: June 13, 2025 |
| Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary Who: Awarded to four students pursuing welding or a welding-related skilled trade at the post-secondary education level at a publicly funded post-secondary school within Ontario. Applicants must be residents of Ontario to be eligible to apply. Award Amount: Up to $2,000 awarded to four recipientsDeadline for Applications: June 30, 2025 |
| Hugh A. Krentz Student Award Who: Post-secondary students entering their final year of study in a welding-based program (full list of programs are available here). Award Amount: Up to$3,000 Deadline For Applications: June 13, 2025 |
| CWB WeldSAFE Career Kickstart AwardWho: The CWB WeldSAFE Career Kickstart Award supports post-secondary students in Canada pursuing a career in welding or related fields who face financial barriers in acquiring essential PPE. Recipients receive a comprehensive PPE kit, including a 3M™ Speedglas™ Welding Helmet, Lincoln Electric Welding Jacket, gloves, and more.Award: 1 CWB WeldSAFE KitDeadline For Applications: Open all year round |
| Indspire Indigenous Bursaries Who: Indigenous students currently enrolled in post-secondary courses related to or leading to careers in welding. Award Amount: Varies Per Award Deadlines For Applications: Varies Per Award |
