TRADES SCHOLARSHIP

DEWALT® is committed to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople in Canada.

Applications are now open for 2025 Scholarships.

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2025 Scholarship Application – Apply Now*

DEWALT is committed to empowering the next generation of skilled tradespeople in Canada and we want to help kick off your career in the trades with the DEWALT Trades Scholarship.

*APPLY BY JANUARY 16, 2025 - APPLICATIONS CLOSE JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 3:00PM CT, OR WHEN 1000 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.

2024 CANADIAN SCHOLAR SPOTLIGHT 

The 2024 DEWALT Trades Scholarship program awarded $200,000 in scholarships to 40 students across the United States and Canada. The Canadian winners represent 8 students across three provinces. The students are pursuing different trade fields including Automotive Service Technician, Carpentry, and Building Construction Technician.

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Melissa E.

Saskatchewan

Melissa will be attending Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton to prepare for becoming an Automotive Service Technician. In her free time, she enjoys playing golf and playing with her three dogs.

DCF845 20V MAX 1/4 inch 3-Speed Impact Driver fastening a large screw into a deck board

Julian T.

Ontario

Julian is studying General Carpentry at Algonquin College in Ottawa. Julian was a straight-A student in the University of Ottawa’s visual arts program. Right now, he is a carpentry apprentice working mainly on residential properties, and particularly enjoys building decks, pergolas as well as custom built-ins and kitchens. In his free time, Julian is teaching himself how to build custom furniture.

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Ishaan P.

Ontario

Ishaan is attending the Carpentry – Building Construction Technician course at Durham College in Oshawa. Ishaan was a Varsity Baseball player at the college last year and has received several athletic scholarships since 2022 to help further his education.

CONSTRUCTION WORKER WEARING DEWALT PROFESSIONAL IMPACT DRILL HOLSTER

William V.

British Columbia

William will be attending the British Columbia Institute of Technology in Burnaby BC to study Carpentry. He has won several awards for his scholastic achievements, and participation community service initiatives.

APPLY FOR A 2025 SCHOLARSHIP

There’s so much more in store to help grow the trades.

*APPLY BY JANUARY 16, 2025. APPLICATIONS CLOSE JANUARY 16, 2025 AT 3:00pm CT, OR WHEN 1000 APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED.