Leo Provost Memorial Scholarship

What you will need

• ✓ Enrollment in Carpentry or Heritage Retrofit Carpentry
• ✓ Short essay describing how you are family oriented
• ✓ Details of up to 7 extracurricular activities, including organization name, dates, and leadership roles
• ✓ Submission via Holland College's awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $500.00 award. 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 building trades who balances your technical training with a strong commitment to your family and your local community. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask Holland College how and when you'll hear back — whether it is by email, the 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 either the Carpentry or Heritage Retrofit Carpentry program at Holland College. You also need a proven history of community involvement and must be able to demonstrate that you are family oriented through a short essay.

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
• ✓ Studying Carpentry or Heritage Retrofit Carpentry

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 essay about why family is important. Instead, share specific stories from your own life that show how you support and care for your family members. Describe a real situation where your family orientation made a difference.
• ExtracurricularsAvoid listing only the name of an organization. Instead, clearly define your role and responsibilities for each activity. List up to 7 different activities to show the full breadth of your involvement.
• StrategyAvoid focusing only on your school grades. Instead, emphasize your community work and personal values. Make sure your essay and your activity list both highlight your history of helping others.
• RealismAvoid assuming this is a guaranteed award based on enrollment alone. Instead, recognize that the competition depends on how well you prove your community ties and family values compared to other students in your program.

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