Hugh A. Krentz Student Award

CWB Welding Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your final year of a minimum two-year welding undergraduate program in Canada.

Published by G Paul · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value

$3,000

Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Level

Undergraduate

Open to

Across Canada

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What you will need

Completed online application form
Written essay (minimum 1,000 words) covering your choice of study, achievements, views on construction standards, experience, and career goals
Current official transcript showing all available program marks and assessments
At least one letter of recommendation from a supervising faculty member regarding your welding activities, academics, and suitability
At least one letter of recommendation from a person of your choosing regarding your character and suitability
Two personal references (cannot be family members)

About this award

You can receive up to $3,000 toward your continuing studies. This is a scholarship, not a loan, so you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are a Canadian student entering your final year of a welding program who has a deep passion for the industry and wants to help protect public safety through construction standards. You must apply by June 12, 2026. You will be notified of your application status in September 2026. An advisory panel reviews the applications, and the independent Board of Directors of the CWB Welding Foundation (the organization that certifies welding professionals in Canada) makes the final funding decisions. They score you based on your grades (40%), your essay's view on construction standards (30%), your work or volunteer experience (10%), your career goals (10%), and your grammar and presentation (10%). Ask CWB Welding Foundation 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 CWB Welding Foundation whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be a Canadian student entering your final year of study in a full-time, minimum 2 year recognized Canadian post-secondary institution. You need a minimum 85% average. You must be enrolled in one of these programs: Welding Technician, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technicians, Welding (Fabrication) Technicians, Welding Specialist Engineering Techniques, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering, or Mechanical, Materials, or Civil Engineering with a focus or specialization in welding.

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.

Canadian citizen
Open to undergraduate students
Studying Welding Technician, Welding Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technicians, Welding (Fabrication) Technicians, Welding Specialist Engineering Techniques, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering or Mechanical, Materials or Civil Engineering with a focus or specialization in welding

How to apply

Read the award's official page
Check you meet every requirement, and note each document they ask for.
Order your transcript1–2 weeks
Your school's registrar can take a week or two.
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.
This round closed on June 12, 2026
Check the award's official page for the next round before you prepare anything.

Tips for applying

EssayAvoid using AI tools to write your submission. Instead, write your own original thoughts, as AI-generated submissions will be disqualified. Draft your 1,000-word essay focusing on why construction standards matter for the Canadian public.
ReferencesAvoid asking a family member to be a reference. Instead, choose two personal references and at least one supervising faculty member who can speak to your academic performance and suitability for the award.
StrategyAvoid just listing your achievements. Instead, connect your academic success and your volunteer or work experience directly to your future career goals in the welding industry.
RealismAvoid ignoring the grading rubric. Instead, ensure your essay is grammatically correct and professionally presented, as this accounts for 10% of your total score.

Questions students ask

How do I apply?

This round is closed. Check the award's official page for when the next round opens.

When is the deadline?

This round closed on June 12, 2026. Many awards like this run again each year, so check the award's official page for the next round.

Can international students apply?

No. You need to be a Canadian citizen.

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