Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award

CWB Welding Foundation

Get up to $3,000 for your studies if you are a graduating Canadian high school student entering a full-time welding technician or engineering technology program.

Published by · last checked October 23, 2026

Total value
$3,000
Deadline
Jun 12, 2026
Level
High school
Open to
Across Canada

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What you will need

  • Completed online application form
  • Official high school transcript verification report with grade 11-12 marks highlighted (PDF or JPG)
  • Two letters of reference from a teacher, staff member, or employer relating to welding activities and other courses (PDF or Word)
  • Proof of registration or acceptance to a Canadian post-secondary institution for a full-time welding program (PDF or JPG)
  • A 1,000-word essay covering academic achievement, community involvement, welding experience, career goals, and personal challenges (PDF or Word)
  • Signed agreement to be publicly acknowledged and allow the CWB Welding Foundation to publish your name, photograph, and essay

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 graduating Canadian secondary school student who is passionate about the welding industry and has a strong record of academic excellence and community involvement. You must apply by June 12, 2026. You will be notified of your application status in September 2026. If you miss this date, check the CWB Welding Foundation's program page or call their office to confirm when applications open and close next year. An advisory panel reviews the applications, and the CWB Welding Foundation's independent Board of Directors makes the final funding decisions. Selection criteria are based on a 100-point scale covering academics, community involvement, work experience, and your essay. Ask CWB Welding Foundation how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. 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 graduating Canadian secondary school student who is currently enrolled in a secondary education program. You must have been accepted into a full-time welding technician or welding engineering technology program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution. To be competitive, you should have an 80+ average in grade 11 and at the completion of grade 12.

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 high school students
  • Studying welding technician or welding engineering technology

How to apply

  1. Read the award's official page

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

  2. Order your transcript1–2 weeks

    Your school's registrar can take a week or two.

  3. Ask for reference letters2 weeks

    Give your referees at least two weeks' notice, and send them your résumé.

  4. Write your essay

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

  5. 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 1,000-word essay focusing on your career goals and personal challenges. You will be disqualified if the CWB Welding Foundation detects AI-generated content.
  • ReferencesAvoid generic letters of recommendation. Instead, ask a teacher, staff member, or employer to specifically describe your activities in welding and your performance in other courses.
  • StrategyAvoid ignoring the scoring weights. Instead, ensure your essay emphasizes your academic achievements and awards, as this category accounts for 40% of your total score.
  • RealismAvoid assuming the award is guaranteed just by meeting the grade requirements. Instead, remember that you are judged on a 100-point scale that includes your community involvement and the quality of your writing.

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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