Eaton Advancing Women in Trades Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment in a post-secondary trades program at an accredited Canadian institution or an applied apprenticeship program
• ✓ Agreement to complete an internship with Eaton
• ✓ Application submitted via the EFC (Electro Federation Canada — the national association for the electrical industry) Scholarship Application Centre

About this award

You can win a $3,500 scholarship. This is a grant, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. There is 1 scholarship available. This is for you if you identify as a woman and are pursuing a career in the trades, especially if you are passionate about community service. You must apply by June 11, 2027. No notification timeline is posted publicly — when you apply, ask Eaton (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) how and when you will hear back. Selection criteria aren't published — ask Eaton (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask Eaton (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) 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 Eaton (through the Electro-Federation Canada scholarship program) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must identify as a woman and be enrolled in an applied apprenticeship program or a post-secondary trades program at an accredited Canadian educational institution. You need a minimum cumulative average of 75% and must have demonstrated community involvement. To receive the award, you must be willing to complete an internship with Eaton. A preference will be given to you if you are enrolled in or pursuing a trade in 309A Electrician for Construction and Maintenance.

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 trades or certificate students

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

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Community InvolvementAvoid just listing the organizations where you volunteered. Instead, describe the specific impact your work had on others. Write about one project where your effort made a visible difference.
• SupportAvoid providing references who only know you socially. Instead, use a teacher or apprenticeship supervisor who can vouch for your technical skills and reliability. Ask them to mention your 75% average or higher.
• StrategyAvoid ignoring the internship requirement. Instead, express your genuine interest in working with Eaton in your application. Mention why an internship with their specific energy-efficient solutions appeals to you.
• RealismAvoid assuming the preference for 309A Electricians makes the award guaranteed. Instead, remember there is only 1 scholarship available. Focus on highlighting your unique community contributions to stand out.

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