Paul Charette Entrance Award for Civil Technology and Construction Management

What you will need

• ✓ High school transcript
• ✓ One-page essay detailing your financial need
• ✓ Written response: What impact will this bursary have on your career goals?
• ✓ Written response: Examples of how you have demonstrated leadership qualities
• ✓ Written response: Whether you are considering a career in the construction industry
• ✓ Letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor

About this award

You can receive one of five awards valued at $6,500 each to help pay for your first-year tuition. As a scholarship, this money is yours to keep and you do not have to pay it back. This is for you if you are starting a career in the construction industry and have a record of leading others in your family, school, or community. If you are currently in Grade 12, you must apply by June 1st. Other applicants must apply by September 15th. You will hear back from RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) after your submission, though the exact notification date and method are not posted publicly — ask them when you apply how you will be notified. Selection criteria aren't published — ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) how winners are chosen and roughly how many applicants they typically receive so you can judge your odds. Ask RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) 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 RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic) whether it's one-time or renewable and what you need to maintain.

Who qualifies

You must be entering the Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management program at RRC Polytech (Red River College Polytechnic). You need a minimum 70% or "B" average in your Grade 12 courses and must demonstrate financial need. A preference will be given to students coming directly from a Manitoba high school.

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 high school students
• ✓ Studying Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Management

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

   Order your transcript1–2 weeks

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

3. 3

   Ask for reference letters2 weeks

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

4. 4

   Write your essay

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

5. 5

   Submit your application

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

Tips for applying

• Financial NeedAvoid writing a generic statement about needing money. Instead, use your one-page essay to explain exactly how this funding changes your ability to attend school. List your specific costs and gaps in funding.
• ReferencesAvoid using a relative as a reference. Instead, find someone from your community, a coach, or a mentor who can speak to your character. Ask them to provide a signed letter of recommendation.
• StrategyAvoid giving short, one-word answers to the application questions. Instead, provide concrete examples of your leadership and explain why you want a career in construction. Connect your personal goals to the specific program you chose.
• RealismAvoid assuming the preference for Manitoba high school students is a strict requirement. Instead, apply anyway if you meet the academic and financial bars, but emphasize any local ties you have to the region.

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