Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 5

Each year we give out $10,000 in four scholarships in the amount of $2,000 and another $2000 is given to the SD23. Scholarships are to  individuals for post-secondary education or trades training in pursuit of a career in the construction industry.

The SICA Howard Strong Scholarship Program was developed to promote post-secondary education in the construction industry. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, textbooks, and/or other educational purposes for entry into a construction trades apprenticeship or related program.

Criteria

Regardless of category, all applicants must be a permanent resident within the Southern Interior region of British Columbia. To enter, all applicants will be required to provide:

• An essay demonstrating interest and involvement in the Construction Industry
• A letter of reference from a current employer or instructor. Individuals applying for the Employee Award must submit a letter of reference from a current SICA member

The content of your essay and/or video should aim to address the following questions:

• Why did you choose to pursue a career in construction?
• How will you use your studies to better our region?
• What are the barriers facing students wishing to pursue a career in construction?
• Where do you see the construction industry in 10 years?

Selection Process

All applications will be evaluated based on:

• Academic Achievement (10 points)
• Extracurricular Activity (35 points)
• Essay/Video Answers (55 points)

Total: 100 points

All answers (essay or video) will be graded on:

• Content (20 points)
• Communication (15 points)
• Creativity (10 points)
• Overall Presentation (10 points)

Total: 55 points

• Applicants will be forwarded to the Education Committee by May 30th
• Successful applicants will be notified by August 15th