Please confirm your Date of Birth. This grant is only available for apprentices aged 17 to 29 (inclusive). 

Please ensure your email is correct and up-to-date, so we may contact you if you are successful.

Please ensure your cell phone number is correct and up-to-date, so we may contact you if you are successful.

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

Only individuals residing in the GTA should proceed with this application.

Please confirm your Canadian Residency status. 

* Note, this grant is only open to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents (Temporary Residents are not eligible). 

Check all that apply, or if none apply, select 'None of the following'

* Example: 309A - Electrician, Construction & Maintenance

Please indicate which year, and an estimate of current hours accrued.

Example: '2nd year - 2200 hours'

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

If unemployed, please write 'unemployed'

If yes, please provide the name of the Union or Association. 

If no, please write 'No'

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 grants. Please take your time and provide as much information as possible (within the 1,000 character limit).

Please provide a quick summary of your pathway into your apprenticeship - such as any co-op placements, related education or pre-apprenticeship courses, or related work experience.

Please provide the name of your in-class training delivery agent  (TDA - ie. college, union or training organization name), the campus or town location, the Level and end date of this training, and a rough estimate of the costs you incurred (such as tuition and other fees, book costs etc).

Example: "Durham College - Whitby. Level 2 / Intermediate. End date Feb 12, 2022. My costs were around $700 ($520 for tuition and fees, and $180 for books)."

If you have yet to attend any classroom training, please list your nominated/elected future provider and campus, and when you expect to attend.

Example: 'Sheridan College - Brampton. I expected to attend in my 2nd year around February 2023." 

Please provide the gross income listed on your last Notice of Assessment issued by the CRA.

Gross income is your income before taxes and deductions. 

Please note: If you are short-listed for the scholarship, we will request evidence at a later date to verify this amount (ie. Notice of Assessment summary page to verify this figure).

Please provide your current gross level of income, either your hourly rate and average hours worked per week, OR your annual salary.

Gross income is your income before taxes and deductions. 

Please note: If you are short-listed for the scholarship, we will request evidence at a later date to verify this amount (ie. 2 most recent social assistance or employment pay stubs to verify your current income). 

Please indicate if you have any debts over $2,000, such as student loans, lines of credit, mortgage, or other.

If Yes, please state the type of debt.

If No, please write 'No'.

Please indicated how many people are financially dependent on you. This can include a spouse with a disability, children, parents, or other family members that you are currently financially supporting.

Please tell us what this award would mean to you and your apprenticeship. 

Please provide a detailed response (within the 1,000 character limit).

Please let us know how you came across the BOLT Women in Construction grant. If appropriate, multiple methods can be listed. 

"I confirm that the information I have provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I meet the listed eligibility requirements:

1. Identify as female
2. Am aged between 17 and 29
3. Am a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident
4. Am a registered apprentice in a construction sector skilled trade.
5. Reside in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
6. Have a genuine need for financial support.

And if shortlisted, I can provide documents as proof of my eligibility."