BOLT 2021 Scholarship - Women in Construct - TEST

Thank you for your interest in BOLT's Women in Construction scholarship, in partnership with Support Ontario Youth.

We are awarding a total of $2,000 worth of scholarships (4 x $500) to women in construction trades that reside within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).

Qualifications

Resident of the GTA, and an
Active Registered Training Agreement (RTA), and a
Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Trades (OCOT), and
Can demonstrate a financial need via provision of a:
- Notice of Assessment, or a
- Recent social assistance stub, or a
- Recent pay stub.

*NOTE: Every single field on this application requires an answer to qualify for consideration.

Please remember that the more we know about your passion for your chosen trade, and your goals and aspirations to succeed, the more it will impact how we award the scholarships. Please take your time and provide as much information as the form will allow.

All information collected in your application will be received by BOLT and Support Ontario Youth for the sole purpose of awarding the scholarships.

Timeline for the scholarship process is as follows:

Applications open: June 1, 2021
Deadline for submissions: August 1, 2021
Winner will be announced: September 30, 2021

Thank you and good luck!

Fields marked with an * are required.

Contact Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone *

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

*Scholarship only available to residents whose primary residence is within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Questions

Trade code & name of your apprenticeship *

* Example: 309A - Electrician, Construction & Maintenance

Why are you interested in a career in construction? *

Please tell us why you are interested in a career in the construction trades.

Remember that the more we know about your passion for your chosen trade, the more it will impact how we award the scholarships. Please take your time and provide as much information as possible (within the 1,500 character limit).

Why should you receive this scholarship? *

Please tell us why you should receive this award and what it would mean to you financially. Please provide a detailed response (within the 1,500 character limit).

Supporting Evidence

Declaration of GTA Residence *

"I understand that the Scholarship is only available to applicants whose primary residence is within the GTA. I am able to provide proof of address."

Yes

Registered Training Agreement (RTA) Ministry Client ID *

* Your Client ID number can be found in the top left corner of your Registered Training Agreement (RTA)

Ontario College of Trades (OCOT) Membership Number *

* Your OCOT Membership Number is located on your OCOT Membership Card or online by using the 'Find a Member' function at the Ontario College of Trades website.

Demonstrate a Financial Need - Supporting Evidence

If available, please provide evidence of your financial need by uploading one of the documents listed below. If you are unable to provide financial evidence currently, please see the next question.

2020 Notice of Assessment, or
Recent Social Assistance Stub (within the last 6 months), or
Recent Employment Pay Stub (within the last 6 months)

20MB max

Demonstrate a Financial Need - Income Declaration

If unable to provide evidence of income in the previous question, please indicate either your level of income for 2020, or your level of income over the past 6 months (for example: "$30,000 for 2020" or "$15,000 past 6 months).

Please note: If you are short-listed for the scholarship, we will request evidence at a later date to verify this amount (ie. a 2020 Notice of Assessment to verify your 2020 income, or a recent social assistance or employment pay stub to verify your past 6 months income).

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