SOY Education Scholarship - Sep 2026

Thank you for your interest in Support Ontario Youth's Education Scholarship!

We are awarding 10 scholarships, each valued at $500, to Level 2 or higher registered apprentices in Ontario. All skilled trades are welcome. Scholarships will help cover college fees for classroom training. Support Ontario Youth awards scholarships directly to the applicant’s college, and a Student ID number is required to process the payment.

Qualifications

Active Registered Training Agreement (RTA)
Have a Student ID with a Training Delivery Agent (ie. a college) and
Are a Level 2 or higher registered apprentice in Ontario

Every single field on this application requires an answer. Applications submitted with questions left un-answered will be disqualified.

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

Timeline for the scholarship process is as follows:

Applications open: September 14 2026.
Deadline for submissions: November 13, 2026
Successful applicants will be announced: December 2026

Please note: If selected, you must respond within the timeframe specified in the congratulations email to remain eligible.

Thank you and good luck!

Fields marked with an * are required.

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First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Please ensure your email is correct and up-to-date, so we may contact you if you win a scholarship.

Phone *

Please ensure your phone number is correct and up-to-date, so we may contact you if you win a scholarship.

Address Line 1 *

Address Line 2

City *

Postal Code *

How will receiving this scholarship impact your ability to complete your apprenticeship training? *

Please provide a detailed response and share how this financial support would make a difference for you. Consider the costs or challenges you are currently facing and how receiving this scholarship could help you continue and complete your training.

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Trade Code *

Please enter your 4-character Ontario trade code (e.g., 309A)

Trade Name *

Please enter the name of your Ontario skilled trade (e.g., Construction and Maintenance Electrician)

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):

What is the total length of your Apprenticeship Program? *

Example: "My apprenticeship is 5 years / 9,000 hours long."

Please tell us how many levels you have successfully completed and how many you have left to go *

Example: "I've done intermediate level 2, and I have 900 hours left before I am eligible for my level 3 offer of class (OOC)."

When do you expect to write your CofQ for your apprenticeship? *

Example: "I expect to write my CofQ in late 2022."

Please tell us about your current employer and your duties *

Example: "I work for a company that focuses on residential upgrades and design. My employer has had me help with installations and repair work. Lots of troubleshooting, which is what I enjoy the most. I am also being introduced to fire alarm systems too."

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TDA / College Name & Campus *

Please provide the name and campus of your current college (Training Delivery Agent) that provides your apprenticeship classroom training

ie.

Sheridan College - Brampton

Durham College - Whitby

What is your college Student ID? *

Because Support Ontario Youth must award the scholarship to your College, you must already have a Student ID to qualify for this application. If you do not have this information, please get in touch with your registrar's office to obtain it before beginning this submission.

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Why did you choose this specific trade? And what are your long term career goals for this industry? *

Tell us what interested you in this trade, what influenced your decision, and where you hope this career will take you. We’d love to hear more about your journey, so please provide a detailed response and include any experiences, people, or goals that have shaped your decision.

Have you done any work relating to the skilled trades that is outside of your apprenticeship? *

Please provide a detailed response and tell us about your experience. Include what type of work you did, what your responsibilities were, what skills you developed, and how the experience has influenced your interest or career in the skilled trades.

Please tell us if you've established career goals, and if so, what are they? *

Please provide a detailed response and tell us what you hope to achieve in your career. Include any short- or long-term goals you have, such as completing your apprenticeship, gaining additional certifications, or advancing in your trade.

How did you hear about this scholarship? *

Example: "I saw it on my social media (Facebook)."

Please verify that you have checked the “I'm not a robot” checkbox.

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