Vickerson-Sheidow-Matheson Award

What you will need

• ✓ Biography outlining previous education and work experience
• ✓ Statement of career goals
• ✓ Submission through Holland College's awards portal

About this award

You can receive a $400.00 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 your first or second year of the Construction Technology and Management program. You must apply by November 1, 2026. When you apply, ask how and when you'll hear back — email, 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 your first or second year of the Construction Technology and Management program at Holland College.

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 post-secondary students
• ✓ Studying Construction Technology and 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

   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

• BiographyAvoid simply listing your previous schools and jobs. Instead, write a narrative that connects your past education and work experience to why you chose construction. Describe one specific project or role that sparked your interest in management.
• StrategyAvoid writing a vague statement of career goals. Instead, outline exactly where you want to be in five years, such as managing a specific type of site or starting your own firm. Show that you have a clear plan for your professional growth.
• RealismAvoid assuming this award is guaranteed because you are in the program. Instead, treat the biography and goal statement as a formal job application. Put effort into your writing to stand out from other students in your year.

Questions students ask

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