Albin J. Aucoin Memorial Award

What you will need

• ✓ An essay describing your program success, initiative, positive attitude, and academic performance
• ✓ Submission through the Holland College awards portal

About this award

You can receive $530.00. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a student in the Industrial Electrical Technology program who can show strong academic performance and a positive attitude. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, portal, or phone. Holland College lists this award's criteria on its official page (see Who qualifies). Ask Holland College how winners are picked among the students who meet them and how many usually apply, so you can judge your odds. Ask Holland College 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 Holland College whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be enrolled in the Industrial Electrical Technology program at Holland College. You also need to demonstrate financial need and a record of program success.

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.

• ✓ Studying Industrial Electrical Technology

How to apply

1. 1

   Read the award's official page

   Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.

2. 2

   Write your essay

   Be specific about what you did and what changed because of it. Proofread it twice.

3. 3

   Submit your application

   Save a copy, and submit at least a day before the deadline shown above.

Tips for applying

• EssayAvoid writing a generic summary of your grades. Instead, tell a specific story about your initiative and how your positive attitude helped you overcome a challenge in your program. Describe one moment where your effort led to a win.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the financial need requirement. Instead, be clear and honest about why this $530.00 makes a difference in your ability to finish your studies. List your specific costs.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award. Instead, treat it as a supplement to your main funding. Apply for other Holland College awards at the same time to increase your chances.

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