Award Description

The Canadian Home Builder's Association - Central Okanagan Women in Construction Committee are offering an Education Award to a part-time or full-time mature students who are diversifying their skills and pursuing post-secondary education towards an apprenticeship in a designated Residential Construction related program. To create a better future for themselves, their families and communities.  Promoting diversity within the residential construction industry is a goal of the Women in Construction Committee and all applications of all backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.  The Award is merit-based and awards the successful candidate(s) $2000.00 to be used towards program fees, tools, textbooks, living expenses, daycare, rent, etc.   
  
To be eligible to apply for funding, the applicant must be enrolled at a recognized educational institution.  The recipient will receive $2000.00 to be spent as they see fit.  

To apply please fill out the below form. We will reach out to candidates during the selection process. 

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* 1. Do you self-identify as a woman?

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* 2. Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada?

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* 3. Are you currently enrolled in a part-time or full-time construction-related training program at recognized educational institution? (Trade school, college, university, etc)

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* 4. If selected, can you provide proof of enrollment/acceptance?

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* 5. If selected, do you agree to your name and photo being used by WIC and CHBA-CO in our marketing, website & social media feeds? (Photo release to be signed upon winning award)

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* 6. How will this award remove barriers or support your studies?

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* 7. Have you previously received an award from the Canadian Home Builders Association - Central Okanagan? [Hans Peter Schaffer Award, which is awarded to Highschool Students in School District 23]

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* 8. First & Last Name:

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* 9. What's the best way for us to contact you? (please share your email, phone number is optional)

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