CCW BURSARY
CCW BURSARY
In 1981, Canadian Construction Women (CCW) was created with the mission of creating a stronger construction industry by supporting and inspiring women. CCW believes in connecting women to a powerful network of other women in construction, in building the community of women in construction and in providing opportunities for women in construction.
The CCW Women in Construction Bursary is an award established to provide financial support to women who are a current resident in BC who are either currently enrolled in a full-time construction-related credential program in BC, or are currently enrolled in a trades training program in BC. See full eligibility details below.
Key Dates (2025)
Application window: September 8 – October 3, 2025
Recipients notified by: October 31, 2025
Awards presented: 2025 CCW Winter Social on November 20, 2025 at D6 Lounge, Parq Vancouver.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The Women in Construction Bursary offers four (4) bursaries in the amount of $2,500.00 each. The eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Identify as a woman and be a current CCW member (student membership is free)
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada
- Be enrolled full-time in either a trades training program in BC or a construction-related program at a BC accredited institution
- The applicant must agree to their name and photo being used by CCW in promotional materials and on social media feeds
- The applicant must not have previously received the CCW Women in Construction Bursary
- Household income of $68,000 and under or personal income under $36,000 – applicants will be asked to affirm, as part of their application, that their personal and/or household income is below these thresholds.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must complete the application form along with any applicable attachments and submit the completed application form to CCW by no later than Friday, October 3, 2025.
Applicants will be required to submit alongside with their application form:
- Completed application form (with attachments)
- Proof of citizenship/permanent residency
- Most recent school transcript showing current and full-time enrollment in a trades training or construction-related program in BC.
- This bursary is intended for applicants with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must confirm, in writing, that their household income is $68,000 and under or personal income under $36,000.
- Two references (work and/or school)
- Short-answer questions (max 500 words each). AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) may not be used for applications.
Awards are not transferable or deferrable and must be accepted in the year in which they were awarded.
ASSESSMENT OF APPLICATIONS
All applications are assessed on a competitive basis. Important considerations are: academic standing, background, strong motivation for entering her chosen career and future goals. The selection committee will notify the successful recipients no later than October 31, 2025
