2020 TRADES & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WOMEN DETAILS This year, six (6) non-renewable $1500 scholarships will be available for female students enrolling in one of the following programs to commence in September 2020:TradesWelderCarpenterMachinistPowerline TechnicianHeavy Duty Equipment TechnicianConstruction/Industrial TechnicianIndustrial Mechanic (Millwright)TechnologyCivil Engineering TechnologyElectrical Engineering TechnologyElectronics Systems Engineering TechnologyPower Engineering TechnologyInstrumentation & Controls EngineeringMechanical Engineering TechnologyChemical Control Engineering TechnologyIf you are not accepted for one of the programs listed above, you will not be eligible for a scholarship. ELIGIBILITY Recipients are selected on the basis of acceptance into a program of study at a recognized post-secondary institution of choice.Applicants must be entering their first year in one of the programs listed above.Applicants must be permanent residents of Newfoundland and Labrador.Applicants must demonstrate skills relating to teamwork, communication, leadership, dignity and respect.Preference may be given to students who demonstrate financial need.Scholarships will be awarded on the basis of an unbiased application and selection process. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Submit a WRDC Trades & Technology Scholarship application form along with the following: – ResumeWritten essay (max 500 words) or video essay (max 4 minutes) – telling us why you deserve a scholarship – Reference letters (2 max) SUBMIT COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO:Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) Scholarship Committee cfrench@wrdc.ca The deadline for submission of applications is August 17, 2020. Download Application |