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AIA Canada High Fives for Kids Scholarship
$1,000 Apply by Sep 30
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AIA Canada High Fives for Kids Scholarship
AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (Automotive Industries Association of Canada)
Get $1,000 for your post-secondary studies if you are the child of an AIA Canada member company employee — apply between June 30 and September 30 each year.
Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026
Total value
$1,000
Deadline
Sep 30, 2027
Level
Certificate
Open to
Across Canada
What you will need
- Completed application form
- One (1) page essay highlighting achievements and volunteer experience
- Letter of reference from a teacher or community member
- Proof of enrolment in a full-time post-secondary program leading to a certificate or diploma at an accredited university, college or technical school
- Optional: Photos showcasing activities and accomplishments
- Optional: Application submitted in video format
About this award
You can receive a $1,000 scholarship to help with your education. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are the child of a full-time employee at a company that is a member in good standing of the AIA (the Automotive Industries Association of Canada — the national body representing the automotive aftermarket). It is open to you regardless of your chosen field of study. You must apply between June 30 and September 30 of each year. No specific notification date is posted publicly — when you apply, ask AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) how and when you will hear back. Winners are selected based on your academic achievement, skills, extra-curricular involvement, or special abilities. Selection criteria aren't published in detail — ask AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) during your application how the money will reach you — some awards pay students directly, others apply funds to tuition. Confirm this so you can plan your cash flow. Renewal conditions aren't listed — if you're counting on this for multiple years, confirm with AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation (Automotive Industries Association of Canada) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.
Who qualifies
To qualify, you must be the child of a full-time employee at an active Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) member company in good standing. The company must have paid its membership dues for the current year for you to be eligible. You must also be enrolled in a full-time post-secondary program leading to a certificate or diploma at an accredited university, college or technical school. This award is open to you regardless of your chosen field of study.
This is what the award's official page said when we last checked. Rules change, so confirm on the award's official page before you apply.
- Open to certificate students
How to apply
Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Ask for reference letters2 weeks
Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.
Write your essay
Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.
Submit your application
Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.
Tips for applying
- EssayAvoid just listing your grades and titles. Instead, use your one-page essay to tell stories about your specific achievements and how your volunteer experience helped others. Describe one concrete project where you made a difference.
- ReferencesAvoid using a generic character reference. Instead, ask a teacher or community leader who knows your work habits and personal strengths to write your letter. Give them a list of your achievements to help them write a detailed letter.
- StrategyAvoid ignoring the optional materials. Instead, include photos that show you in action during your activities and accomplishments. If you are comfortable on camera, consider submitting your application in video format to stand out.
- RealismAvoid assuming you qualify just because your parent works in the industry. Instead, ensure your parent's employer is an active AIA Canada member in good standing. Have your parent confirm the company's membership status before you spend time on the essay.
Questions students ask
How do I apply?
Use the Apply on the official site button on this page: it opens the official application page in a new tab.
When is the deadline?
Applications close on September 30, 2027. Submit a day or two early: application sites get busy at the end.
Can international students apply?
Check the award's official page for the citizenship rules.
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