Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario, CWA Foundation Award in Welding for Persons Impacted
Brief Description
The CWA Foundation Award in Welding for Persons Impacted by Childhood Cancers is a scholarship program that aims to support and encourage students with a history of childhood cancer to pursue a welding career. This program is a collaboration between the Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) and Algonquin College.
Host Institution(s)
The CWA Foundation Award in Welding is hosted by Algonquin College, a renowned post-secondary institution based in Ottawa, Canada. The program is supported by the CWA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Canadian Welding Association.
Level/Field of Study
The scholarship is open to students pursuing a welding program at Algonquin College.
Number of Awards
The CWA Foundation Award in Welding is an annual scholarship program, and one award is given out each year.
Target Group
The scholarship is available to Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who have a history of childhood cancer, either as a survivor or a family member. Applicants must also meet the eligibility criteria outlined by Algonquin College.
Scholarship Value/Inclusions
The CWA Foundation Award in Welding provides a one-time grant of $2,000 to cover tuition fees for the recipient’s welding program at Algonquin College. Additionally, the recipient will receive a one-year membership with the Canadian Welding Association and a set of welding tools.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the CWA Foundation Award in Welding,
- Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada with a history of childhood cancer.
- They must also be enrolled in a welding program at Algonquin College and in good academic standing.
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Application Instructions
Interested students must submit a completed application form, along with their story about how childhood cancer has impacted their life, a letter of recommendation, and a recent transcript from their high school or post-secondary institution.
Official Website
To learn more about the CWA Foundation Award in Welding and how to apply, visit the official website.