Awards

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Award	Description	Value	Programs	Terms Offered	School
#Educatetheworld President’s Honour Roll Award	This award has been established in honour of 2020 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri. This award is a reflection of their commitment to make education available to all people, their leadership in the local community and around the world and is a testament to their personal journey as international students studying abroad and the many barriers that they have overcome along the way. The recipient of this award is a graduating student who has achieved the distinction of being on the President’s Honour List and has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity in their life.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
ApplyBoard International Student Premier’s Award Bursary	This award has been established in honour of the 2021 Premier’s Award - Business category recipients Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri. This award is a reflection of their outstanding contribution to the international student community and post-secondary education and was made possible by the Colleges Ontario Premier’s Award Bursary, provided to recipients of the annual Premier’s Awards. Meti and Massi have chosen to direct this generous bursary to support International Students at Conestoga.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Arnold Rose Academic Grant	The Arnold Rose Academic Grant is awarded to a student who is in their third year of a technology program at Conestoga and demonstrates academic excellence.	$500	All Schools	Fall	Any technology program
Campus Living Centres Award	Campus Living Centres provide residential housing that enriches students' experiences. This award is given to a student who lives in residence, who is active in the college community, and is academically successful.	$500	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Canadian Federation of University Women (Cambridge) Award	The Canadian Federation of University Women (Cambridge) has established this award to recognize mature women who have chosen to attend school in an effort to better themselves.	$2,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph) Bursary	The Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) has made this bursary available in an effort to assist women in their educational pursuits. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, and preference will be given to women who reside in Wellington County.	$500	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga College Athletic Award	This award has been established to support Conestoga's varsity athletes who demonstrate academic success and commitment to their sport. Recipients of the award are selected by coaching staff.	Varies	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga College International - Entrance Excellence Scholarship	Scholarships are awarded each intake to students at the highest level of academic performance. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.	$1,500	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All Programs
Conestoga College International - General Arts and Science: English Language Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship	Eligible applicants will be ranked on highest academic average in Level 4 of Conestoga'sGeneral Arts and Science: English Language Studies program. Following completion of the program, students must be entering a degree, diploma or graduate certificate at Conestoga College and must be eligible to proceed.	$1,500	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All Programs
Conestoga College International - Regional Scholarship	This award is awarded to students beginning studies in the fall, winter or spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.	Varies	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All Programs
Conestoga College International - Second Program Scholarship	This scholarship is awarded to students who have previously graduated from a Conestoga diploma, degree or graduate certificate program (excludes certificate programs) and who apply to a second program within four months of completion. Students will be ranked on the highest academic average (GPA) from the previous program of study.	$1,500	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All Programs
Conestoga Co-op Student of the Year Award	Each year, the Co-operative Education department recognizes outstanding co-op students at an awards ceremony in March during National Co-op Week. Students are nominated by their co-op employer, and winners are selected by the Co-op Awards Selection Committee. Both the winning students and employers receive recognition.	$400	All Schools	Winter	Co-op programs
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Academic Excellence Award	CSI created this award to recognize the 20 Conestoga students who have achieved the highest average (above 85%) in their area of study at the end of the fall term. Recipients must have completed the winter awards application. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to students with college involvement.	$500	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Community Achievement Award	CSI created this award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service, international engagement, intercultural understanding and promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, application essay, and reference letters.	$2,500	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) eSports Scholarships	CSI established these scholarships to recognize athletes and volunteers within the Conestoga eSports community who demonstrate a commitment to, and excellence in, their academic studies. Recipients are nominated by the coaches.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga Students Inc. Athletic Scholarship	These awards have been established to recognize varsity athletes, or those that volunteer within the Conestoga varsity athletic community, who demonstrate a commitment to, and excellence in their academic studies. The recipients of these scholarships are nominated by the varsity coaches.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Conestoga Students Inc. Student Service Award	CSI has made this award available to recognize students who are actively involved and volunteer within the college community. Recipients must have a minimum grade average of 75%.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Dan and Joe McEdwards Skilled Trades Award	Dan and Joe McEdwards were skilled tradesmen who built strong families and comfortable retirements through their long, fulfilling careers in the trades. Born in 1927, Dan worked for the department of highways, based in Puslinch, building many of the roads we travel throughout Waterloo, Wellington, and Guelph. Born in 1934, Dan's brother Joe worked at a hardware store in Guelph, then attended trade school in Toronto to earn his carpentry license. He built houses in the Puslinch, Freelton, Hamilton and Guelph regions. In the 1960s, he took a "job for life" at Stelco Steel in Hamilton, working for more than 35 years on site projects in Stelco's carpenter shop. Though times have surely changed, the McEdwards family wishes to support students who also seek a rewarding career in the skilled trades. This award is established in Dan and Joe's honour to assist students who are passionate about the trades and who recognize their fundamental value in today's fast-changing world. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in their second term of a program in Conestoga's School of Trades who achieved a minimum average of 75% after the end of their first term and who demonstrates a passion and commitment to their field of study with respect to their career goals.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	All
Dino and Hazel Tonin Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Dino and Hazel Tonin. Established by Debra Ann Tonin, in memory of her parents who were strong advocates for the value of education and the advantages it can bring. They believed that education frees an individual to change the course of their life and realize their dreams. The recipient of this award is a mature student in their second or third year of study who demonstrates compassion, caring and kindness to others through community involvement/volunteerism above and beyond the 40 hours required to graduate high school.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Downtown Brantford BIA Academic Grant	The Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area Board of Management (DBBIA) is privileged to host Conestoga College in downtown Brantford, and this award is in recognition of our relationship, and in appreciation for the students who populate, and contribute to, our community. The recipient of this award is a second-year business student at the Brantford campus who has demonstrated academic success and community involvement.	$500	Business	Fall	All Programs
Equitable Life of Canada Community Venture Awards	The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada has established this award to recognize entrepreneurs for their passion, perseverance and dedication as they strive to successfully launch businesses that seek to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for those living in Waterloo Region.	$1,500	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County Bursary	This award was created to support students who are, or were, in Extended Society Care with Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. The recipient of this award demonstrates academic success and has financial need.	$600	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
First Generation Bursary	The First Generation Bursary is awarded to domestic students who demonstrate financial need and whose parents have never attended post-secondary studies, inside or outside of Canada.	Varies	All Schools	Winter	All
Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial Scholarship	Pegahmagabow (1891-1952) was a resident of the Wasauksing First Nation Reserve (Parry Island) near Parry Sound, Ontario. He was the First Nations soldier most highly decorated for bravery in Canadian military history and the most effective sniper of World War I. Three times awarded the Military Medal and seriously wounded, he was an expert marksman and scout, credited with killing 378 Germans and capturing 300 more. Later in life, he served as chief and councillor for the Wasauksing First Nation, and as an activist and leader in several First Nations organizations. This award was created to support a full-time Conestoga student of Indigenous descent who has demonstrated academic success.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
G. Al Logan Memorial Award	The Al Logan Memorial Award is given to a student who displays warmth and responsiveness in caring for and enriching the lives of a student or group of students. Al Logan displayed the qualities of warmth and caring both at Conestoga and in the community. It is a real honour to have these qualities recognized by friends and faculty. The recipient of this award is a student who exemplifies Mr. Logan's exceptional qualities and is nominated by a Conestoga community member.	$250	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Gladys & Norman Raiter Bursary	The Estate of Norman Raiter provided this trust to support students with financial need at Conestoga.	$100	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Graduating Class Endowed Award	This endowed fund has been established in honour of Conestoga’s graduating class. We are proud of our graduates and all they have and will continue to accomplish. This fund will allow the college to distribute annual awards to current students on behalf of the graduating class, thereby giving them an opportunity to support the success of the next generation of Conestoga graduates.		All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Indigenous Student Bursary	The Indigenous Student Bursary is awarded to domestic students who demonstrate financial need and self-identify as being an Indigenous Person. Recipients must be registered with Indigenous Services.	Varies	All Schools	Winter	All
James W. Church Award	This prestigious award was established in 1977 by the Board of Governors in honour of the late James W. Church who was the founding President of Conestoga College. The James W. Church Award recognizes a student who excels in the three areas deemed by Dr. Church to be important for a person to become all that they are capable of being.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Masonic Foundation of Ontario Endowed Bursary	The Masonic Foundation of Ontario Endowed Bursary was established to provide financial assistance to enable students to complete their post-secondary education when unforeseen financial difficulties might otherwise compel them to give up before graduation. This bursary is available to domestic students who do not qualify for emergency funding provided by Conestoga. In order to receive this bursary all other avenues of available funding must have been explored. A maximum of one award will be distributed to an individual per academic year.	Varies	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All
Métis Nation of Ontario Student Bursary	The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. Recipients of this bursary must be full-time students who demonstrate financial need. The application is available August 7 - December 31, 2024. If you have any questions, please emailPSEsupport@metisnation.org.	$500	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Narhari Sharma Memorial Award	Mr. Narhari Sharma was a symbol of love, wisdom, strength, vision, courage and selflessness. He was gentle soul who lived to help others. Education and equality were two of his key values. This award was established in his name to support a full-time international student at Conestoga who demonstrates academic success, and the qualities of wisdom, strength, vision, courage and selflessness. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership and have gone out of their way to help others achieve their goals. The recipient of this award is nominated by Conestoga staff and faculty.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
Neil Aitchison Conestoga Students Inc. Scholarship	The Neil Aitchison Conestoga Students Inc. Scholarship was created to honour the first president of the Doon Students’ Association (1968), later renamed Conestoga Students Incorporated. Neil Aitchison is a strong community partner and has demonstrated exceptional leadership with his continued support of the Conestoga community. The recipients of this scholarship are students who demonstrate academic success, community service, the ability to motivate others and leadership through life's challenges.	$3,000	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
OPSEU SEFPO Solidarity Award	This award was created by OPSEU SEFPO Local 237 & 238 to recognize a student who demonstrates a commitment to social activism on and off campus.	$500	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Petra Liverpool Memorial Award for Black Students	Petra Liverpool, a Trinidadian native, immigrated to the United Kingdom for a better life for herself and her family. She was not a woman of great means, but a woman of great compassion and empathy. She dedicated her life to the church and serving those in greatest need. She was an asset to her community and her generous and good-natured spirit is missed. In memoriam, this award has been established to respond to the educational needs of the Black community. It recognizes excellence and community commitment, and supports access to post-secondary education for students of Caribbean and African heritage.	$500	All Schools	Winter	All Programs
President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership	The President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership is presented to a graduate and recognizes the outstanding contributions made by a student who exemplifies excellence in leadership. They will have had a positive impact on their program, the college, and their community. They will have demonstrated support to students and the development of future student leaders. The depth and breadth of their contributions will have increased throughout the course of their studies, and beyond the requirements of a paid or appointed role. The recipient of the President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership is recognized with a College Coat of Arms at Convocation.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall, Spring	All Programs
Rick Casey Courage to Cope Award	Throughout his career at Conestoga, Rick was a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Upon his retirement in 2007 friends and colleagues donated funds to establish the annual Rick Casey Courage to Cope Award which is presented in recognition of Rick’s dedication and contribution to students with a disability, in particular those with mental health struggles as they continue in their efforts to challenge stigma, to attain personal success and to become full participants in their communities.	$250	All Schools	Winter	All Programs- Registered with Disability Services
Ricoh Canada Inc. Bursary	Ricoh's Founder, Kiyoshi Ichimura, built Ricoh on three founding principles – "The Spirit of Three Loves" – which includes "love your neighbour," "love your country" and "love your work." These are foundational drivers of Ricoh's corporate philosophy and the Ricoh Way, which guides the company’s decision-making and activities. Ricoh views business, society and the planet as interconnected. Ricoh focuses on the creation of new markets and value propositions by broadly looking at social issues and taking on the challenge to resolve them while simultaneously achieving social development and Ricoh’s business goals. Ricoh is aware of its responsibility as a corporate citizen and demonstrates this through charitable contributions throughout the year, such as the Conestoga College Bursary. The recipient of this bursary is a student who has successfully completed year one or two of their program and shows ambition and leadership skills.	$5,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Rohingya Community Leadership Award	This award has been established in honour of Saifullah Muhammad, a graduate of Conestoga’s Journalism program and recipient of the Alumni of Distinction Award (2020). The recipient of this award is a second-year student who has demonstrated a dedication to their studies and a commitment to leadership and community involvement. This award is to support a student entering their second year of a full-time program at Conestoga.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Students with Disabilities Award	The Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Students with Disabilities Award was created to provide students registered with Accessibility Services the funds to purchase specialized equipment to assist with their studies (such as adaptive computer software or tape recorders) or to help pay tuition costs.	Varies	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Scotiabank Global Citizenship Award	Each year, up to three students will be selected to receive Scotiabank Global Citizenship Awards to support international experience activities, including an approved study abroad or work experience. Recipients of this award must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been accepted to a study abroad term or overseas work experience.	$3,000	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	All Programs
The Rotary Club of Brantford - Sunrise Endowed Bursary	This award has been established in order to reduce the financial burden on students and enable them to complete their program so they may find meaningful employment in their field of study. Education is one of the main tenets of Rotary International whose philosophy is that education is a key component in its dedication to improve lives and create a better world to support its peace efforts. The recipient of this bursary is a mature student in their second or third year of study, who has returned to school to upgrade or change careers.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Work-Integrated Learning Student of the Year Award	Each year the Work-Integrated Learning Support Services (WILSS) department recognizes outstanding WIL students at an awards ceremony in March during National Co-op & WIL Week. Students are nominated by their placement supervisor or WILSS staff member and winners are selected by the WIL Awards Selection Committee. The winning students receive financial awards and both students and employers receive recognition.	$500	All Schools	Winter	All
A Voice for Gender Equity Award	Kim Decker is a 1980 graduate of Conestoga's Recreation Leadership program and in 2023 was the recipient of Conestoga's Alumni of Distinction Award. Kim is a passionate advocate for gender equity and has dedicated her career to working with and for women, girls, and gender diverse individuals. Kim has been the CEO of YWCA Cambridge for 38 years. She is known by colleagues, community partners, and other leaders for leading with compassion, honesty, vulnerability, trust, and respect. The recipient of this award is a full-time Conestoga student entering their first year of any program with a demonstrated interest in supporting women, girls, and gender diverse individuals either through paid or volunteer work.	$1,000	All Schools	Fall
Abell Culinary & Hospitality Award	In the food service industry, food safety is everyone's job. The necessity and importance of safe food handling practices and maintenance of all areas of a food service establishment is extremely important. These awards, sponsored by Abell Pest Control, recognize students who achieve the highest marks in Conestoga’s Sanitation and Safety course.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Food and Beverage Management, Bartending, Culinary Management, Food Service Worker
Abell Research & Internship Award	These awards, sponsored by Abell Pest Control, recognize the high quality of research being conducted by students at Conestoga College. The Outstanding Research Awards will be presented annually to a student in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public Health, for conducting outstanding research related to environmental public health issues in Canada and abroad.	$3,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)
Administrative Business Management Excellence Award	This award is presented to a student in the Administrative Business Management Graduate Certificate program who has demonstrated the highest qualities of an administrative processional including integrity, collaboration, responsibility, and initiative. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$100	Business	Winter	Administrative Business Management
Administrative Business Management Resilience Award	This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated the ability to successfully cope with setbacks and persevere to achieve results. Even when faced with personal challenges, the recipient moves forward with confidence and determination. The recipient shows a positive attitude and is always willing to help others who may be experiencing difficulties.	$300	Business	Winter	Administrative Business Management
AGA Benefit Solutions THRIVE Award	The recipient of this award is a student who has contributed positively to the mental health of fellow students or others in the community. Either as a role model of perseverance and resilience, or by offering compassion and support for those in need, the recipient of the Thrive Award has had a positive impact on the lives of others. As the number of individuals struggling with mental health issues like depression and anxiety continues to grow, the need for kindness and inspiration has never been greater. AGA Benefit Solutions is pleased to be able to honour a student that has made a difference in their community.	$2,500	Business	Winter	Business - Insurance
Ainsworth Family Fund - Waterloo Region Community Foundation Personal Support Worker Post-Graduate Award	Palliative and end-of-life care hospices, such as Lisaard House and Innisfree House, both located locally, bridge the gap between institutional care facilities and home care, providing an alternative for the growing number of palliative patients in our community who do not wish to spend their final days in hospital, but require more support than can be provided at home. Mrs. Ainsworth, Chair of Lisaard House’s board of directors, and her husband are dedicated to supporting living every day to the fullest with dignity and meaning. To this end, this award has been established to support qualified PSWs interested in working in palliative and end-of-life care.	$975	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Enhanced Personal Support Worker - Palliative/End-of-Life Care (Continuing Education Certificate)
Al Pedro Memorial Award	The Al Pedro Memorial Award is a tribute to a devoted and hardworking family man who had a passion for cars and a mindset that nothing was beyond repair. Self-taught over countless hours in the garage and projects, Al was always eager to share his skills and pass on knowledge to others. Notable restorations included '55 and '57 Chevy Bel Airs and a '72 Corvette Stingray. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service program who has completed at least one term, is in good academic standing, and has demonstrated financial need. Moreover, the recipient has a positive attitude, demonstrates teamwork and helps others.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service
Al Sparling Memorial Bursary	This bursary was created in memory of Al Sparling to support students in the Woodworking Technology program. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their second year who demonstrates academic success.	$250	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Alan Moore Memorial Entrance Award	This award has been established to honour the memory of Alan Moore for his years of dedication to the field of Hearing Assistance Technology and for his unselfish support and encouragement of his many friends and colleagues in the field. Alan spent more than 40 years in the field, starting as Canadian Sales Manager at Unitron and moving on to found and grow Dahlberg Sciences and transition it to Bernafon Canada. Along the way, he played a role in the growth of Audioscan, taught courses at Sheridan and George Brown colleges and was on the advisory board of the Hearing Instrument Specialist program at Conestoga College. He was a founding and active member of the Canadian Auditory Equipment Association and of the Hearing Instrument Review Committee of the Ontario Ministry of Health. Alan was a most generous friend and colleague. He always treated customers, suppliers and competitors with honesty and respect and gave freely of his time and energy to grow and improve the field. It is hoped that these awards will encourage others to follow his example. The recipient of this award is a mature student in their first year of the Hearing Instrument Specialist Program.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Hearing Instrument Specialist
Alliance Fabricating Ltd. Summit Award	This award is given to a deserving student based on an observed dedication to studies by achieving an average of 80% or higher, exemplary work ethic, a creative and innovative approach, outstanding team player qualities, a positive attitude and commitment to current and future endeavors. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection
Allie Libertini Bursary	Allie Libertini was recognized with the 2018 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. She is a 2017 graduate of Conestoga’s Community Integration through Cooperative Education program, a unique program for students with learning challenges and exceptionalities. A world-leading Nordic skier, she represented Canada at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, earning two silver medals. This bursary is given anually to a student in the Educational Support program who has completed their first year, and who has demonstrated leadership within the program and community involvement.	$1,000	Community Services	Winter	Educational Support
Altruck International Truck Centres Scholarship	Established in 1977, Altruck International has grown to carry the total transportation package including sales for the complete new class 5-8 product line, a large used truck sales department, 24-hour service, easy access parts inventory, onsite diesel fuel and parking, truck rentals and leasing programs and dedicated contract maintenance programs. Altruck continues to support Conestoga through its involvement in Program Advisory Committees and has established this award to support students in the Motive Power Fundamentals – Truck and Coach Repair program.	$300	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair
Amy Stiles Memorial Award	Amy was a beautiful loving wife and mother of three boys. She was a registered nurse, educator and all-around exceptional human being who always advocated for her patients, students and peers. She was a confident initiator and mentor, and continuously looked for opportunities to increase her knowledge as demonstrated by Amy completing her Masters of Nursing in May 2016. Amy strongly believed in seeking to improve the living classroom model through her innovative thinking and leadership. Amy excelled in balancing all that she loved in her life including, first and foremost, her family, her personal and professional development, and her career. Amy was tragically killed in a car accident in November 2017. This award has been established by her colleagues in her memory. The recipient of this award is a student completing their firstyear of Practical Nursing at Riverside Glen or University Gates. The recipient demonstrates leadership amongst their peers, exudes a positive attitude and has a commitment to resident-centered care. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing
Andrew Whiteside Award	Andrew Whiteside is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and 2003 graduate of Conestoga's Chef Training (Co-op) program. Andrew was always interested in becoming a chef and from a young age would watch "Pasquale's Kitchen Express" after school. When Andrew was in high school, he had the opportunity to meet Pasquale Carpino at Angelino's - a small, Italian, family-run independent grocer in his hometown of Guelph, Ontario. At that moment, he knew he wanted to be a chef and travel to as many places as he could. The recipient of this award is a first-year student who is enrolled full-time in a program within the School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts, who has been successful in their first term, with no academic offences. They must assume a leadership role in the classroom and have demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall
Angela Onuora Award	Angela Onuora is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and a 2019 graduate of the Broadcast Performance & Digital Media program. Angela is a women's champion for equity and the founder and chief creative officer of This Naija Girl Studios. A first-generation Canadian immigrant from Nigeria, she attended college to gain the training, networks, and confidence to tell African and women's stories through the lens of her new Canadian reality. Her award-winning documentary film, "Operation Lights Out", was created as a result of her college projects. She used the campus Venture Lab to jumpstart The RISE Class, a social enterprise for aspiring filmmakers. Angela's creative work is showcased and recognized around the world. The recipient of this award is a full-time student completing a program within the School of Creative Industries, who demonstrates success in their program and has had no academic offences. Moreover, they exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role among their peers by contributing to the success of the program and helping others. Preference will be given to mothers and persons with special needs.	$1,000	Creative Industries	Fall
Angelo and Linda Innocente Family and OACETT Engineering Technology Bursary	This award has been established by Angelo and Linda Innocente, who are long-time residents of Waterloo Region. The award is co-sponsored by OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists). Together, they wish to recognize a deserving student and encourage the successful completion of their Engineering Technology Diploma program at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement in the classroom, and more importantly, a commitment to team work, good citizenship, community involvement and participation in program and career-related activities.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Engineering Technology
Annual Signia Canada Award	This award has been established to recognize outstanding focus on challenging the status quo, getting the most out of life, and performing at your best. The recipient of this award is a Hearing Instrument Specialist student in their second year who demonstrates volunteerism and advocacy, with a focus on helping patients perform at their best.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Hearing Instrument Specialist
Ansal George Memorial Award	This award has been established by Cambria Design Build Ltd. in memory of Ansal George, a valued employee. Ansal was a graduate of Conestoga College’s post-graduate Construction Management program and did his undergraduate degree in Architecture in New Delhi, India. Ansal was a hardworking professional and was known in the community for his friendship and dedication to his loved ones. He was a very lively and caring person who put others before himself. Ansal came to Canada as an international student to pursue his interest in construction management and gave a lot of credit to Conestoga and Cambria Design Built Ltd. in nurturing his passion in the field of construction. This scholarship seeks to support and encourage individuals who are respectful, dedicated, optimistic and have the zeal to pursue their career path in construction, which Ansal has strongly believed in. This award is given to a student in their second year of the Construction Management post-graduate certificate program who has demonstrated academic excellence.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Construction Management
Aramark Culinary Award	This award has been established to support Conestoga students achieve their educational goals. People are important to Aramark and they believe in investing in students who will go on to make people's lives and the world around them better. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management or Culinary Skills - Chef Training who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and outstanding team player qualities.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall	Culinary Management (Co-op); Culinary Skills - Chef Training (Co-op)
Ardelle Darling Memorial Award	Ardelle Darling was a very caring nursing educator at Conestoga College. She always shared a caring moment with others she met in the hallway or before the start of a meeting. Ardelle was an active listener, was always empathetic, supportive and full of genuine ideas on how the other person might get through things a little easier. She was this way with her students, with her peers and with her patients. Because of how she treated others, she was respected not only as a strong and knowledgeable nurse, but also as one well versed in sensitivity and positive people skills. This award is set up by Ardelle’s peers, students, friends and family to remember the legacy of care and warmth that she left behind at Conestoga College. The recipient of this award is a BScN student who has successfully completed second year, is nominated by their peers or faculty, who displays caring and compassion, as well as effective communication and enthusiasm for the profession of nursing.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Nursing (BScN)
Arden Mertz Bursary	Arden Metz was a key force in developing Conestoga's original Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program in 1967 and was the program coordinator for over 30 years. When he retired in 1997, the program's students, alumni and faculty raised funds to establish the annual Arden Mertz Bursary which is presented in honour of Arden's outstanding dedication and contribution. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who has demonstrated academic excellence, and who is a caring and positive influence in the classroom.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Arriscraft Canada Brick Next Generation Masonry Scholarship	Arriscraft and Canada Brick have been staples of the Canadian masonry industry for over 75 years. They are committed to the growth of the building industry, and the promotion of masonry as a superior building material. Masons are the backbone of their industry, and they take a particular interest in ensuring the future of masonry is secure by helping current and future masons succeed in the industry. This scholarship has been established to recognize a student in the Brick and Stone Mason Apprenticeship program who demonstrates effort and commitment to their studies, is a team player, shows a passion for the field of masonry and has an excellent attendance record.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)
ATS Automation Women in Trades Awards	ATS has a long-standing relationship with Conestoga College and the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. ATS would like to support women entering the trades as it aligns directly to the core values of the ATS Professional Women's Network. Their ambition is to promote and advocate for more women to enter the trades, where they can have a profound impact on themselves, as well as the future companies and organizations they support. The recipients of this award are full-time first-year students from eligible trades programs who identify as women. They are ambitious about their studies and future and encourage other women to consider trades career pathways.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mech Tech - Precision Machining & Tooling; Electrical Eng Techn - Industrial Co-op; Electro Mech & Automtn Mntnc; Machine Tool Builder & Integrator App; Mech Tech - Industrial Millwright; Mech Techn - General Machinist;
Aviation Endowed Award for Professionalism	This award was created to recognize a student in the General Arts and Science - Aviation program. The recipient of this award has met all flight training and benchmarks for year one, is enrolled in year two, and demonstrates a commitment to the program and a passion for aviation. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty and Flight Centre coordinators.	$500	Interdisciplinary Studies	Winter	General Arts & Science - Aviation
AyA Kitchens Award of Excellence	AyA Kitchens and Baths, founded in 2000, is Canada's foremost manufacturer of high quality, frameless cabinetry, combining old world craftsmanship and attention to detail with high tech manufacturing processes. The AyA Kitchens Award of Excellence was established to encourage younger generations to show a passion for woodworking. It recognizes a full-time student completing their first year of Conestoga's Woodworking Technology program who is in good standing with no academic offences who has achieved one of the highest overall averages in term one of their program. Moreover, the recipient demonstrates outstanding team player qualities, contributes to the success of the program by helping others, exudes a positive attitude and commitment, seeks innovative ideas and solutions, and assumes a leadership role amongst their peers.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Woodworking Technology
Ayr Farmers Mutual Positive Impact Award	The Ayr Farmers Mutual Positive Impact Award recognizes a first-year student in the Business - Insurance (Optional Co-op) program who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities. The recipient demonstrates professionalism, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive environment. Their commitment to integrity, effective communication, and community stewardship sets a high standard for their peers, showcasing their potential as future leaders in the insurance industry.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business - Insurance; Business - Insurance (Co-op)
Bachelor of Interior Design Academic Proficiency Award	This award created to recognize Bachelor of Interior Design students.	$100	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Interior Design
Battlefield Equipment Rentals Top Bulldozer Operator Award	The recipient of the Battlefield Equipment Rentals Top Bulldozer Operator award is a full-time student registered in Conestoga's Heavy Construction Equipment Operator program (1380) at the Guelph campus. The successful student must not only work well in a team environment, but also demonstrate excellent attendance, care and concern for the equipment, superior control of the equipment, and exceptional concern for the safety of workers and equipment.	$250	All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
Believe and Succeed CICE Student Award	This award has been established by Jennifer Heard to recognize a student from the Community Integration through Co-operative Education program. The recipient will have successfully completed first year and will have demonstrated leadership skills and a strong commitment to learning. The recipient will also exhibit a desire to help others, both on campus and off, and will have a strong record of community involvement through sporting and/or other endeavours. Through this award, it is also hoped that we can change perceptions of people with developmental challenges.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Community Integration through Cooperative Education
BESSEY Tools North America Award	Established by BESSEY Tools North America, this award is presented to a student in Welding Techniques or the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has most improved and exhibits superior attention to detail, knowledge of safety requirements, and exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	$750	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding Techniques, Welding and Fabrication Technician
Best Capstone Animation Project Award	This award recognizes the top capstone project created by a graduating full-time student from Conestoga's Animation program. The selected project showcases strong storytelling, technical proficiency and a clear creative vision. It reflects the student's ability to apply their learning to produce an industry-ready animation that demonstrates both skill and originality.	$300	Creative Industries	Winter	Animation
bidmii Bursary for Women in Skilled Trades	In celebration of International Women’s Day, this bursary has been established to break the stereotype and perception that women can’t work in construction trades. This bursary is designed to remove barriers and empower even more women to enter the industry and have opportunities to start their careers and achieve success in the skilled trades industry.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques; Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Bill Harrison Endowed Bursary	Upon retiring from teaching for the School of Business, Bill Harrison, who loved teaching and getting to know his students, created this scholarship fund for students with financial need in the School of Business. The recipient of this bursary is a full-time student who has demonstrated academic success in the first term of their program.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business programs
Bingemans Event Management Award	Bingemans established this award to recognize future industry leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional customer service, and a dedication to community involvement. The recipient of this award is a full-time student from the Event Management program who demonstrates strong leadership, teamwork, and professional conduct. They continually strive to exceed expectations while exhibiting creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Event Management
Biotechnology Technician Program Contribution Award	This award was created to recognize students in Biotechnology Technician programs who contribute to the program beyond what is expected by volunteering as a laboratory intern and/or teaching assistant, behave professionally at all times in the laboratory, and consistently exhibit outstanding knowledge and skills in the laboratory setting. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	Varies	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Biotechnology Technician; Biotechnology Technician Fast-Track
BizLink elocab Community Connection Award	Driven by an unwavering commitment, BizLink elocab achieves connections to bring world-changing visions to life. They have established this award to support a Conestoga student who is dedicated to academic learning, as well as making a positive change in the community through volunteering. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in an eligible program from the School of Engineering & Technology who is in good academic standing and demonstrates community service and involvement.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Energy Systems Eng Tech Electrical; Electrical Eng Technician; Electrical Eng Technology;
BMO Private Wealth Financial Planning Award	The recipient of this award is the student in the Business Administration - Financial Planning program who achieves the highest grade on their final capstone report.	$1,000	Business	Spring	Business Administration - Financial Planning
Bob Galuska Bursary	This award was established to recognise a student in who has successfully completed their third year of the BScN program, is academically successful, demonstrates genuine caring and kindness during their placement(s), and has financial need.	$2,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing (BScN)
Bradley Faulkner Memorial Scholarship	This award is presented annually to a student who is enrolled in their first year of the Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program, who has demonstrated dedication to their studies and leadership skills.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Brett McQueen Tool and Die/Tool Maker Award	Brett McQueen is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and a Conestoga graduate of Mechanical Technician - Tool & Die Maker (2008), Quality Assurance (2008), and Industrial Engineering - Basic (2009). Brett McQueen is challenging the manufacturing status quo and improving lives and our planet. As the North American innovation director for Linamar Corporation and head of its Innovation Hub (iHub), Brett has initiated partnerships with three promising, high-tech start-ups and leveraged Linamar's manufacturing expertise and global supply chain networks to commercialize world-leading technologies in power electronics, water conservation and electric vehicles. Brett credits his innovative thinking and adaptability to skills gained across three Conestoga programs – a cross-training model he duplicates to mentor the next generation of innovators. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has completed Level 2 of the Mechanical Technician – Tool and Die/Tool Maker program, is in good academic standing, and seeks innovative ideas and solutions to problems. They exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role with their peers, contributing to the success of the program by helping others.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker
Bridge Builders in Health Award	Honouring Jessica Bernard, whose passion and impact earned her a 2024 Alumni of Distinction award, the Bridge Builders in Health Award celebrates a student who doesn’t just follow the path but builds it. It acknowledges a learner who brings people together across professions and communities, driven by a deep commitment to collaboration and care. The recipient is passionate, community-focused, and determined to make a difference both in their field and in the lives of others. They understand that the best patient/client outcomes happen when we work together, and they lead with that belief every day. The recipient of this award is an academically excellent full-time student in their final year of a Conestoga School of Health and Life Sciences program who exhibits passion and leadership, including promotion of their field within professional organisations, clubs and through community involvement. They are passionate about advancing interprofessional collaboration within health care and demonstrate commitment to inclusion and the servicing of remote communities and/or vulnerable populations.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall
Cabinetmaker Award of Excellence	This award is sponsored by Chris Meier. Chris has been working in the furniture manufacturing industry for most of his life, and has been a faculty member at the Woodworking Centre of Ontario since 1987. This award is presented annually to a graduating student in the advanced level Cabinetmaker program, to recognize their skills and talents for the 'Best Overall Manufactured Project' at The Woodworking Centre of Ontario during their final term. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Camp 15 Engineering Degree Scholarship	This award was created by Camp 15 Waterloo to recognize and encourage academic excellence in a senior engineering student in an accredited program at Conestoga College. The recipient of this award will have achieved the highest GPA at the end of Year 3 in an accredited engineering degree program while in full-time studies.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering
Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association Entrance Scholarship	The mission of the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA) is to improve the quality of life for people through the creation and development of timeless and environmentally-friendly masonry structures, with a vision of becoming the construction material of choice for all building segments. These awards have been established by CCMPA to promote careers in the brick and stone industry, as it faces a growing shortage of skilled workers and trades people. To be eligible, students must have completed their first term of Conestoga's Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone program and remain registered past the withdrawal deadline of term 2.	Varies	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone
Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) ECE Award	This award was established by the Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) to support students who have an interest in working with young children. The recipient of this award is a student in Early Childhood Education or the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development who has demonstrated academic success, as well as intellectual achievement and promise. Preference is given to students residing in Guelph or Wellington County.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development
Canadian Federation of University Women (Kitchener-Waterloo) Bursary	The Canadian Federation of University Women (Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter) makes this annual donation from the proceeds of its annual used book sale, its only fundraising project. The recipients of this award are women enrolled in their second year of Practical Nursing who have achieved an overall average of at least 75% in their first year, demonstrate intellectual achievement and promise, and have financial need.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (Ontario) Scholarship	The Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) is a national professional association representing approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada. At CHES we help cultivate leaders and attract those with leadership potential, helping them to become all they can be for their sake, for their organization and for the communities they serve. This award was created to recognize academic excellence. This scholarship is awarded to the student in their second year of the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program who has the highest overall average at the end of first year with no academic offences.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship	The CPIA Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship recognizes academic achievement for students entering their first year of the Packaging Engineering Technician program. CPIA's Advocacy and Education Council believes this scholarship will be valued by deserving students entering the program and will help to enhance their appreciation for plastic film packaging	$2,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Packaging Engineering Technician
Canerector Foundation Scholarships in the Skilled Trades	These renewable scholarships support post-secondary skilled trades students and are designed to help remove financial barriers for students pursuing their education. Scholarship recipients (Canerector Scholars) act as mentors and ambassadors for skilled trades, continuing to build capacity and strength desperately needed in the trade sector in the local region and beyond. The recipients of these awards are full-time students in their first year of an eligible skilled trade program. For more information, please visit Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades.	$5,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall, Winter, Spring	Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques - Brick & Stone; Construction Techniques - Carpentry; Construction Techniques - Carpentry, Masonry, HVAC and Welding; Construction Techniques – Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry; Constructio
Carl Hennigar Entrance Award	This award has been established by Carl Hennigar, Conestoga Board member from January 1986 to January 1992, and former Chair. Mr. Hennigar’s association with Conestoga dates back to the time of the site selection of what was to become the Doon campus. At that time, he was a partner with Walter Fedy & Associates. Mr. Hennigar later went on to become a member of the college’s Board of Governors. This award is given to the student in their first year of an architecture or civil engineering program with the highest admission average.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Civil Engineering Technology; Architecture - Project and Facility Management; Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Carl Hennigar In-Program Award in Engineering Technology	These awards have been established by Carl Hennigar, Conestoga board member from January 1986 to January 1992, and former Chair. Mr. Hennigar’s association with Conestoga dates back to the time of the site selection of what was to become the Doon campus. At that time he was a partner with WalterFedy. Mr. Hennigar later went on to become a member of the college’s Board of Governors. This award is given to students in their third year of architecture or civil engineering programs who demonstrated academic excellence and extracurricular involvement during their studies.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Architecture - Project and Facility Management; Civil Engineering Technology; Environmental - Civil Engineering Technology
Carlos Camilo Memorial Safety Award	This award has been established by Tony and Henry Camilo in memory of their brother Carlos, who was killed in a tragic workplace accident at the age of 41. This award is intended to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. This award is given to a student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program who exhibits superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements in the work place.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
Carlos Ventin Memorial Award for Heritage Conservation	Carlos Ventin (1939-2013), an Argentinean-born architect, established Venting Group Architects (+VG) originally as C.A. Ventin Architects in 1972 in Simcoe, Ontario. Carlos Ventin was instrumental in the architectural conservation and adaptive reuse of many important heritage buildings across southern Ontario. This award has been established by +VG to encourage and recognize a student who demonstrates excellence in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program's heritage conservation course.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Project Facility Management
Cass Construction Award	Jon Cassaubon (recipient of a 2024 Alumni of Distinction award) is the founder and owner of Cass Construction & Renovations, a premier residential and commercial contracting company based in Kitchener, Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Jon launched the company after completing his carpentry training, driven by a passion for craftsmanship and client-centered service. The recipient of this award is a domestic student who has completed their 1st year of Conestoga's Renovation Technician program with a minimum overall average of 85% and is registered in Year 2. Moreover, they demonstrate outstanding team player qualities, assume a leadership role and show a strong committment to the field of renovation construction.	$2,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Carpentry and Renovation Technician
Certified Professional Bookkeepers (CPB) of Canada Alan Salmon Memorial Bursary	Alan Salmon, FCPB, was a well-known friend and contributing member of Canada's accounting and bookkeeping professional community. Alan facilitated countless industry events, training seminars, keynote presentations and webinars, and published several books and articles on accounting technology. Alan was highly respected by CPB Canada and its members, having served on the CPB Canada Board of Directors for several years and contributing to CPB Canada's endeavours and successes. The recipient of many awards himself, to honour Alan's legacy, his commitment and contributions to professional learning and development, and his family, CPB Canada is pleased to provide this bursary to well-deserving individuals on their path to a rewarding accounting and bookkeeping career.	$1,250	Business	Winter, Spring	Bookkeeping
CG Equipment Top Excavator Operator	The recipient of the CG Equipment Top Excavator Operator award is a full-time student registered in Conestoga's Heavy Construction Equipment Operator program (1380) at the Guelph campus. The successful student must not only work well in a team environment, but also demonstrate excellent attendance, care and concern for the equipment, superior control of the equipment, and exceptional concern for the safety of workers and equipment.	$250	All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
Chapter 3 - Bluewater Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario Scholarship	This award recognizes the full-time student from Conestoga's Civil Engineering Technology program who achieved the highest grade upon completing the Hydraulics course.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Civil Engineering Technology
Charcoal Group Award for Hospitality & Culinary Excellence	Supporting students from Conestoga College's Hospitality & Culinary Arts programs, these awards support The Charcoal Groups' commitment to excellence in future industry leaders and recognize commitment to quality, fanatical attention to detail, and the ability to exceed customer expectations. The two recipients of these awards (one from Culinary Management and one from Food & Beverage Management – Hotel and Restaurant Operations) are full-time domestic students who have successfully completed their first year with an average of at least 80% and are registered for the second year of their program. They demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills with customers and classmates, have strong attention to detail, and a outstanding commitment to quality. Successful candidates, nominated by faculty, will be invited to interview for a co-op placement with The Charcoal Group.	$2,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Spring	Culinary Management; Food & Beverage Management – Hotel and Restaurant Operations
Chelsea Alvarez Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Chelsea Alvarez who passed away unexpectedly in Sterzing, Italy on January 1, 2017, at the age of 24. Chelsea graduated from Conestoga College in 2015 with a degree in Mechanical Systems Engineering. After graduating, Chelsea had been working at Trade-Mark Industrial as a project manager before leaving for Italy. This award is given to a student completing their third year of an engineering program who participates in the college community outside the classroom and is passionate about applying their engineering education to solve real-world problems. Contribute to the 'https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/chelsea-alvarez-memorial-award' Chelsea Alveraz Memorial Award.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Engineering
Child Development Practitioner Award	This award was established by the Child Care Network of Waterloo Region to recognize the achievement, leadership and commitment to licensed child care for someone currently working in the field and committed to achieving the credentials of an RECE. This award is given to a student in their third year of the Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship) program who demonstrates academic success.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Child Development Practitioner
Chris Kotseff award	Chris Kotseff is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and 2006 graduate of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program. Chris joined JLL in 2021 and brings 16 years of experience in office real estate in the Southwestern Ontario market. His client list includes global, national, and local companies across all office sectors including hi-tech, professional services, medical, financial services, and institutions. Chris' success is largely due to his unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional results for his clients. Chris is an active volunteer in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice. He has previously served on boards for Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW), Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS, and Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who entered their third year of the Business Adminstration - Marketing (Co-op) program in Fall, who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their co-op placement, success in their program, and has had no academic offences. Moreover, they demonstrate outstanding team player qualities by collaborating with and supporting others.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Adminstration - Marketing (Co-op)
Chris Moore Memorial Scholarship	Chris Moore was a natural salesperson whose career path began with Cutco knives and Culligan water systems and culminated as a partner/owner in Century Group Financial Solutions Inc.; a Kitchener-Waterloo based multi-advisor corporation under the Sun Life brand. Chris was a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who held many advisor and sales management roles. He was passionate about ensuring peace of mind for his clients through all stages of life, and especially enjoyed the wealth management side of the business. He had a keen interest in recruiting top talent to his firm and spoke highly of the caliber of graduates from the Financial Planning program at Conestoga College. In his memory, this award aims to support future sales superstars on their journeys. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who is registered in year 2 or 3 of Conestoga's Business Administration - Financial Planning program. They have a minimum average of 70%, and are in good academic standing with no academic offences. They assume a leadership role among their peers, demonstrate outstanding team player qualities, and are proactive learners who show curiousity.	$2,500	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Financial Planning
CIBC Community of Caring - Proficiency in Resident-Centred Care Award	The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is presented to students in the PSW and Practical Nursing programs who are nominated by faculty based on their performance on care practice in the labs.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter, Spring	Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing
CIBC Community of Caring - PSW Entrance Award	The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is given to four students who demonstrate a passion for pursuing a career as a personal support worker.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
CIBC Community of Caring - Leadership in Caring Award	The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is given at the end of the fall term to four Practical Nursing students who contributed to resident life or service to seniors with the adjacent Walker Library. It is also given at the end of the term to a PSW student who has demonstrated leadership in caring through volunteer engagement with residents.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing
Cindy Kunder Memorial Award	Cindy graduated from Conestoga’s Nursing diploma program (Stratford) in 1985 and passed away in December 2015. Cindy was a surgical nurse in St. Thomas and was well loved and respected. In honour of Cindy's memory, this award has been established by her life-long friend and fellow Conestoga nursing alumna, Marsha Koehler. The recipient of this award is a student entering Practical Nursing after completing a PSW diploma, who shows an interest in mental health, surgery, or both.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
CIPS Ontario Ethical IT Practitioner Award	The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) has established this award to recognize and support students in Information Technology programs who demonstrate CIPS' core values of encouraging ethical behaviours and practices in IT services. These scholarships will be presented to exceptional students in an IT program in Conestoga's School of Applied Computer Science. The recipient of this award is a student with a minimum 80% average who demonstrates IT ethical leadership in extracurricular activities, either on campus on in the community.	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology	Winter
Clarice Ward Leaders in the Skilled Trades Scholarship	Clarice Ward received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Apprenticeship category. Clarice is a 2007 graduate of the Women in Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program at Conestoga as well as a 2011 graduate of the General Carpenter Apprenticeship program. As an assistant project manager of specialty contracts at Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc., she is the first woman to transition from tradesperson (general carpenter) to construction management in Melloul-Blamey’s 37-year history, and one of the only tradeswomen to serve on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction. A speaker, mentor and champion of women in apprenticeships, she has influenced thousands of women to consider skilled trade opportunities. Ward was awarded a 60th Anniversary Gender Equity Fellowship by the University of Waterloo in 2019. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from a construction trades program who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom, contributes to the success of their program by supporting the success of others, shows dedication to their studies, and demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	All Construction Trades
Cody Dibble Memorial Award in Welding	Cody will always be remembered for his quick wit, his welding talents, and his love for his pets, Dodge trucks, camo hats, sunglasses and plaid shirts. Cody was a hardworking man with a big heart. He touched many lives and will be missed by everyone. The recipient of this award is a student in their first year of the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who demonstrates academic success and a commitment to community service.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Welding and Fabrication Technician
Community Engagement Award	The Community Engagement Award honours a student who inspires others while actively contributing and benefitting our community. The recipient is a dedicated, academically successful, full-time student who goes above and beyond in their co-op program, internship, or volunteer activities. They have demonstrated a desire to engage and develop society beyond graduation, and show how they intend to integrate and apply their Conestoga education as a community professional.	$500	All Schools	Spring
Conestoga College Degree Entrance Scholarship	The Conestoga College Degree Entrance Scholarship is awarded to students accepted into the first year of eligible (non-bridging) degree programs with an admissions average of at least 70%. Scholarships are awarded to registered students after day 10 of the term. Please note: students in the Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) program may not receive this Entrance Scholarship. For more information about scholarship values and eligible programs, contact the Registrar's Office.	Depending on admissions average: $1,500 (70-79%); $2,000 (80-89%); $2,500 (90-100%)	All Schools	Fall, Winter, Spring	Eligible Conestoga degree programs
Conestoga Heavy Construction Association Sewer and Watermain Endowed Bursary	The Conestoga Heavy Construction Association established this bursary to increase the awareness of the sewer and water main industry and to acknowledge students that show interest and competency in the sewer and water main sector. Two bursaries will be given annually: one to a student in second year and one to a student in third year of a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Civil Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology - Environment
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Career Bursary	Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Career Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Community Services and School of Health & Life Sciences related to justice, education, child welfare, and healthcare. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	Community Services, Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Paramedic; Nursing - BScN (McMaster); Practical Nursing; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Biotechnology Technician; Personal Support Worker; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Diploma RPN to BScN ; Pre-Health Path Adv Diploma/Degre
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Education Bursary	Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Education Bursary is in good academic standing in the Early Childhood Education or Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship program. They have demonstrated the ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	Community Services	Spring	Early Childhood Education; Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Healthcare Bursary	Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Healthcare Bursary is in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Health & Life Sciences. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Paramedic; Nursing - BScN (McMaster); Practical Nursing; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Biotechnology Technician; Personal Support Worker; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Diploma RPN to BScN ; Pre-Health Path Adv Diploma/Degre
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Justice Bursary	Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Justice Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Community Services. They have demonstrated both an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	Community Services	Spring	Protection, Security & Investigation; Police Foundations; Advanced Police Studies; BCCJ Community & Criminal Justice
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Student Caregiver Bursary	The CSI Indigenous Student Caregiver Bursary is presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle, while also acting as a primary caregiver for a child(ren), a family member(s), or elderly person (people) with a chronic illness or disability. The recipient is in good academic standing and has shown an ability to motivate others and leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$1,500	All Schools	Spring
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Student Leadership Bursary	The CSI Indigenous Leadership Bursary is presented to an exceptional full-time student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership while volunteering with the Indigenous Initiatives department and the CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient is in good academic standing and has shown an ability to motivate others and leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$1,000	All Schools	Spring
Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Welfare Bursary	Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Welfare Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing in an eligible Human Services program. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	Community Services	Spring	Social Service Worker; Human Services Foundation; Management in Community Services; Mental Health & Substance Use
Conestoga’s Big Giveaway	Sponsored by Conestoga College, the recipient of Conestoga's Big Giveaway is drawn from eligible students who complete an entry ballot, available at select in-person recruitment events and https://www.conestogac.on.ca/future-students/ during the prize period (September – April). The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and have been accepted as a first-year domestic student in a full-time or part-time program at any campus location of Conestoga College for the upcoming academic year (beginning studies in September).	$2,000	All Schools	Fall	All Programs
Courage to Achieve and Inspire Award	The Courage to Achieve and Inspire Award has been created by an alumnus of Conestoga’s Practical Nursing program to recognize a student in the program who inspires others through their kindness, compassion and genuine consideration, despite facing challenges themselves.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Practical Nursing
Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarship - Degree	The Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional second and third-year full-time students in Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) degree program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.	$5,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Hons.)
Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarship - Diploma	The Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional first-year full-time students in Conestoga's Biotechnology Technician diploma program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.	$3,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Biotechnology Technician
Cowan Medical Lab Assistant/Technician Academic Scholarship	The Cowan Medical Lab Assistant/Technician Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional graduating full-time students from Conestoga's Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.	$3,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician
Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Academic Scholarship	The Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Academic Scholarships are given to two exceptional first-year students and two exceptional second-year students from Conestoga's Medical Lab Sciences Advanced Diploma program who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.	$7,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Medical Laboratory Science
Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Graduating Scholarship	The Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Graduating Scholarship is given to an exceptional graduating student in Conestoga's Medical Laboratory Science Advanced Diploma program who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.	$7,000	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Medical Laboratory Science
CPA Ontario - Frank Mensink Award	The CPA Ontario - Frank Mensink Award has been established to honour Mr. Mensink FCGA, former chair of the CGA Ontario board of directors and past executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality. This award recognizes Frank’s contributions to the CPA designation (formerly the certified general accountant designation), and awards his strides towards creating and facilitating CPA pathways for Conestoga College students. This award is given to a full-time student entering their fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting, Audit and Information Technology), and who will act as a CPA campus co-ordinator at Conestoga.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (Bridge Program)
CSI Indigenous Incoming Student award	Presented by Conestoga Students Inc., the recipient of the CSI Indigenous Incoming Student award is an outstanding individual who is a newly registered full-time student who has volunteered with the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.	$500	All Schools	Spring
CSI x CEC Venture Grant	In partnership with the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC), Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) has established the CSI x CEC Venture Grant to support the entrepreneurial spirit of Conestoga students. Recipients of these grants are members of the Venture Lab in the CEC who showcase creativity, innovation, and experience in the Conestoga community through a stand-alone application.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter
Curo Claims Services Student Merit Scholarship	This merit scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in year one of the Business - Insurance program who demonstrates the ability to learn collaboratively and build rapport, shows a commitment to community involvement and service, and has completed a minimum of two Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) exams. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business - Insurance
D.W. Cooper Contracting Safety Award	This award has been established to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. The recipient of this award is a student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program at the Brantford campus who demonstrates leadership, as well as superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements in the work place. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Heavy Construction Equipment Operation
dahl Valve Outstanding Student Award	The dahl Valve Outstanding Student Award has been established in memory of Trygve Husebye who was the founder of the Dahl Brothers (Canada) Limited. This award is given to a student in the Plumber Apprenticeship program who has achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in their level 1 courses and demonstrates the majority of the following dhal Brothers Canada Ltd. qualities: integrity, respect, accountability, teamwork, positive attitude and courtesy. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Plumber Apprenticeship
Daniel Crone Memorial Award	The award was established in the memory of Daniel Crone to recognize a student who is graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program who has demonstrated a positive attitude throughout their program and who has shown consistent improvement in their academics and skills. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$250	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
Dave Walden and Family HRAC Scholarship	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The two recipients of the Dave Walden and Family HRAC Scholarships are among the top graduating students (with a minimum 75% average) from the fall and winter cohorts. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Female Construction Award	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Female Construction Awards are two students who identify as female and are among the top graduating students (with a minimum 75% average) from a Conestoga Construction Trades program (Carpentry, HRAC, Electrical, Plumbing). They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing, Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques
Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Student Achievement Award	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Student Achievement Awards are two graduates from a Conestoga Construction Trades program (Carpentry, HRAC, Electrical, Plumbing) who have overcome severe hardship or adversity in order to successfully complete their studies. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing, Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques
Dave Walden And Family Student Achievement Electrical Award	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The recipient of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Electrical Award is a graduate from the Electrical Techniques or Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op) program, who is the most improved student in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques
Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement HRAC Award	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement HRAC Awards are two graduates (from the fall and winter cohorts) who are the most improved students in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician
Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Plumbing Award	These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation. Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre. These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community. The recipient of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Plumbing Award is a graduate from the Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing program, who is the most improved student in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing
David Ferrede Health and Safety Award	David Ferrede began his firefighting career at the Kitchener Fire Department on January 1, 1982. He was passionate about contributing to his community. A health enthusiast, David was also dedicated to wellness, fitness and training. He was eager to implement and master new practices that protected firefighters and increased the safety of their work. Sadly, two years after fighting a toxic fire, David contracted cancer. He died June 24, 1989. He was 32 years old. This award was created to honour David's inspiring commitment to firefighting and to health and wellness. It is the donor's heartfelt hope that by encouraging outstanding proficiency in the application of health and safety practices, the lives of future firefighters will be enhanced and protected. These awards will be presented to graduating students from the Pre-service Firefighter program who have demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the application of health and safety procedures and practices. Recipients of this award are nominated by program faculty.	$500	Community Services	Winter, Spring	Pre-Service Firefighter
Dean of Engineering’s Entrance Award for Women in Engineering	This award was established by the Executive Dean of Engineering (now retired) to recognize a female student in her first year of an engineering degree program at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated academic success in her first term and is active in the college community outside of the classroom. The recipient of this award is selected by the Chairs of Engineering.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Engineering Degree Programs
Debra Marshall Human Resources Management Graduate Award	The Debra Marshall Award has been established in recognition of Debra Marshall, Executive Director of Human Resources, who retired after more than 35 years at Conestoga. During her career, Debra made a tremendous contribution to the college, demonstrating her professionalism and integrity in her dealings with employees and others across the Conestoga community. The recipient of this award is a student in their second term of the Human Resources Management program who has demonstrated academic success and has financial need.	$750	Business	Winter	Human Resources Management
Dedication in Craft Award - Presented by Current Media and MS2 Productions	The Dedication in Craft Award recognizes first-year, full-time students in Conestoga's Broadcasting – Television and Independent Production program who exemplify outstanding passion and perseverance in their field. This award, presented by Current Media and MS2 Productions, aims to inspire and support the ambition and enthusiasm necessary for thriving in the industry. They believe that hard work, dedication, and resilience are the cornerstones of achieving extraordinary success.	$500	Creative Industries	Winter	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
Dedication to the Craft Award	The Dedication to Craft Award is presented to a graduating animation student who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to their art form, while also fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. This award recognizes a student whose passion, perseverance, and generosity in helping others set an exceptional standard within the animation community.	$250	Creative Industries	Winter	3D Computer Animation; Animation
Demant Futures Scholarship	Founded in 1904, Oticon believes that "whether it's audiology, technology and fitting systems or just the way we interact with hearing care professionals, the starting point remains the same: We put people first." Oticon established this award to put students first. The recipient is the full-time student in Conestoga's Hearing Instrument Specialist program who has achieved the highest overall average (minimum GPA of 3.5) after their first year of study.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Hearing Instrument Specialist
DeWalt Construction Award	DwWalt is the leader in contractor power tools including cordless drills, woodworking tools and professional power tools. Students registered in specific skilled trades programs who achieve academic and practical skills excellence and demonstrate positive skills will be awarded with a DeWalt tool package.	Tool Package	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Construction Techniques Programs; Renovation Technician Programs; Women in Skilled Trades
Diane Blake Community Impact Award	Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities. She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys. The recipient of this award is a full-time student graduating from Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) program or completing their first year of the Pharmacy Technician (1501) program. They demonstrate academic success (with a minimum overall average of 75%) and a commitment to positively impacting their community.	$5,000	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician
Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Academic Scholarships	Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities. She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys. The recipients of these awards are full-time students who have completed their first term of Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) program or are graduating from the Pharmacy Technician (1501) program. They have demonstrated academic success (a minimum average of 75%) and a commitment to positively impacting their community.	$5,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician
Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Awards: First Generation Bursary	Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities. She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys. The recipients of these awards are full-time students enrolled in their first year of Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) and Pharmacy Technician (1501) programs. To be considered for these awards, students must be the first in their family to attend post-secondary education, meaning their parent(s) have never participated in full- or part-time post-secondary studies anywhere in the world.	$5,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter, Spring	Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician
Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Awards: Mature Learner Bursary	Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities. She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys. The recipients of these awards are mature full-time students enrolled in Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) and Pharmacy Technician (1501) programs. They have little (less than one year) or no previous post-secondary-level education, have achieved a 70% overall or admission average upon entering their programs, and are returning to school after spending more than five years away from full-time education and/or being in the workforce. Potential recipients are General Awards Applicants who share their ambition to pursue advanced education to achieve their goals.	$5,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter, Spring	Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician
Dianne Gravel Annual Scholarship	Dianne is a Conestoga graduate. This award has been established to honor the life and achievements of Dianne Gravel, CPA, CGA. Dianne obtained her CGA designation as a single mom while working full time and raising four children. Dianne was very committed to her family, her work, her church and to giving back to the community. Dianne mentored many accounting staff over her long accounting career. She always had a smile and a kind word, could make us laugh and always did her best. Dianne worked hard to achieve her goal of a professional accounting designation while juggling the demands of raising a family. Dianne progressed in her professional career to a senior level providing accounting services to clients and being an integral part of her CPA firm. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the Business Administration - Accounting diploma program who demonstrates academic success, community service, and leadership.	$2,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Accounting
Dillon Consulting Limited Waterloo Region Award	Dillon Consulting is a Canadian, employee-owned professional consulting company that specializes in planning, management, engineering and environmental sciences. Not only do we provide exceptional client service, we also care about the communities we live and work in and the future of our industry. In keeping with these principles, and in support of those who seek to join our profession, we have established two awards. They both recognize second and third-year students who live in Waterloo Region and its surrounding communities. Acceptable candidates must be enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program. Both awards require dedication and commitment to local causes, as demonstrated through community service (either on campus or in local communities). One award is reserved for students who are members of under-represented groups, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, visible minorities and women.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Civil Engineering Technology
Don Kirck Memorial Academic Grant	Home Hardware created this award to support students in the Supply Chain and Operations Management program who show commitment.	$500	Business	Winter	Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)
Don Lucky Scholarship - Cole International Inc.	This award has been established in celebration of Don Lucky’s 60 years as the owner of Cole International. Don has always encouraged a continuous learning culture at Cole International and would like to extend this mentality to a student at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is the (domestic) student in the Supply Chain Management - Global program who achieves the highest overall average at the end of first semester.	$500	Business	Winter	Supply Chain Management - Global
Donna McKenna Award	The Donna McKenna Award is given to a student who demonstrates the characteristics and qualities needed of an ECE, as determined by program faculty, and has financial need.	$250	Community Services	Winter	Early Childhood Education
Donna Squire International Nursing Student Bursary	Donna graduated from Fanshawe College in 1987 with a Nursing Diploma, continued her education at Brock University and graduated with Bachelor of Education in Adult Education with distinction. She started her nursing career working at St. Joseph Health Science Surgical Unit and VON, Clinical Resource Nurse, but once she came to Cambridge Memorial Hospital in 2003, she found her second home and never left. Donna is passionate about education and has always demonstrated academic excellence. She is driven to share her knowledge, which is why in 2013 she chose to teach at Conestoga College. Her passion for teaching international students is infectious; Donna is loved by her Conestoga College and CMH colleagues, students, friends and family. The recipient of this bursary is a a full-time student enrolled in year 2 of the Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nursing program who has financial need and demonstrates academic success, teamwork and who has received excellent evaluations during their clinical placement.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter, Spring	Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses
Donny Runstedler Paramedic Award	Donny Runstedler is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. Donny graduated from Conestoga's Primary Care Paramedic program in 2014 with High Distinction and completed Advanced Care Paramedic training in 2019. He was hired by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services upon graduation in 2014 and is currently working with the Region of Waterloo as an Advanced Care Paramedic. The recipient of this award is registered full-time in the final term of Conestoga's Paramedic program (0052) and has paid their tuition fees in full. In addition, they are in good academic standing, with no academic offences, and have demonstrated professionalism throughout their time at Conestoga and preceptorship. Note: preference will be given to a student who did their preceptorship in Waterloo Region.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Paramedic
Doreen Johnson (nee Richard) Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Doreen Johnson, also known as Dody. The recipient of this award is a student in good standing in the Management in Community Services Graduate Certificate program who demonstrates a commitment to social justice through their volunteer, work, and academic contributions. Preference will be given to a student who is a single parent or is parenting on their own.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Management in Community Services
Dr. Donald J. Dodsworth Scholarship	This scholarship was created to recognize a student in the Social Service Worker program who is completing their first year and who shows promise in their chosen field. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$100	Community Services	Winter	Social Service Worker
Dr. Robert and Dianna Lee Career Advancement Award for Healthcare	Established to support aspiring graduates of Conestoga College's Health & Life Sciences programs, this award provides financial assistance to help begin the recipient's career and contributes to the growing healthcare needs of the community. Funds may be used to offset the cost of a certification exam or professional license / registration fee to practice, or for costs associated with preparation materials, courses, travel, or accommodations required to complete a certification exam. The recipient is a new graduate of a Health Sciences program with no academic or professional integrity issues who requires a certification exam or professional registration to practice or increase their employability prospects in a competitive job market.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Paramedic; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Fitness and Health Promotion; Massage Therapy
Dr. Stanley F. Leavine Memorial Award	Award in memory of Dr. Stanley Leavine for a graduating student with high ability to apply theory in clinical, who demonstrates personal and professional growth and strives for high academic achievement.	$100	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Nursing (BScN)
ECAP Program Advisory Committee Award	The ECAP Program Advisory Committee Award will be given to a graduating student in the Electrical Technician program who has achieved 70 per cent or above in each of the core courses in the final semester. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial
Eclipse Automation – Diversity Awards	Conestoga is committed to welcoming and including all members of our diverse college community through initiatives that allow everyone to develop a sense of belonging and connection. Conestoga promotes a college community that emphasizes collaborative relationships based on understanding, acceptance, and respect. These awards, applied to student accounts for year 2 and 3 tuition costs, were established to recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to or demonstrated inclusive participation in everyday behaviours, substantially contributing to the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion within their academic fields. The recipients of these 2 awards of $10,000 will have successfully completed their first year of an eligible program and demonstrated outstanding efforts in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, going above and beyond to enhance diversity. Both domestic and international students are eligible. Preference will be given to students in equity deserving groups, including women. For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).	$10,000	Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Electrical Eng Technician - Industrial; Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance; Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering ; Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering ; Mechanical Engineering Technology - Roboti
Eclipse Automation - EMAM Lab Award	This award recognizes an individual who shows outstanding commitment to participation and collaboration in the classroom. The recipient is registered in their second year of Conestoga's Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance program with no academic offences, and consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to learning, engagement, and collaboration. They assume a leadership role with peers, contributing to a dynamic and positive environment. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication to shared learning goals make them a valued member of the academic community. For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).	$10,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance (Co-op)
Eclipse Automation - Robotics and Automation Engineering Scholarship	This award recognizes a student registered in their second year of Conestoga's Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program with no academic offences. The recipient shows outstanding commitment to participation and collaboration in the classroom. This student consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and engages with peers in a collaborative spirit, contributing to a dynamic and positive environment. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication to shared learning goals make them a valued member of the academic community. For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).	$10,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)
Eclipse Automation Co-op Student Award	This award was established to recognize a co-op student who has completed two or more terms with Eclipse Automation. The completed co-op terms can be in the same or different departments. The recipient will have completed their co-op terms with above average or exceptional performance evaluations, and reflect (in writing) how these co-op terms impacted their student journey.	$10,000	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Business, Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mobile Solutions Development (Co-op); BBA - Accounting, Audit, and Info Tech (Honours); BBA - International Business Management (Honours); Bus Marketing (Co-op); Bus Supply Chain & Ops Mgt (Co-op); Human Resources Management (Co-op); Electronic Systems En
Edith Jackson Memorial Endowed Bursary	Edith Jackson was a graduate of Victoria Hospital in London and worked as a nurse for many years including a number of years at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Upon the accidental death of her husband, Mrs. Jackson became a single mother of three boys. Mrs. Jackson passed away at 92 in May 2007. This award has been established by her three sons – William, James and Robert in loving memory of their mother. The recipients of this bursary are students with financial need who are enrolled in the Nursing (BScN) program.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing (BScN)
Elizabeth R. McIntyre Endowed Award	Elizabeth Ruth McIntyre, also known as Betty, graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Guelph, 1946. Betty worked in a variety of health care settings before she began teaching nurses aide courses in Guelph. During her career, and during 25 years of retirement, she worked passionately at her special interest in hospice care. She co-founded two hospices where her special skills in education, patient care and volunteerism merged. While Betty expected high standards of bedside nursing care, she understood the barriers that students sometimes face and always encouraged them in the pursuit of their education. She went to great lengths to help students overcome those hurdles to learn how to provide excellent patient care. We are pleased to present this award in her name to someone who reflects those values, someone who has overcome obstacles to learn and demonstrate exceptional skills at the bedside. The recipient of this award is a second year student in the Practical Nursing program who has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity while in the program, and who has demonstrated leadership amongst their peers and contributes to the success of the program by helping others. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
EllisDon Women in Skilled Trades Award	Together, an employee-led group at EllisDon, is committed to promoting gender equity in the construction industry. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams, regardless of gender identity. Women looking to get into the industry may face unique challenges, and sometimes all it takes is an extra boost to help them to achieve their goals. As a group, Together believes in the power of working together and supporting one another. By providing awards for women pursuing a career in construction, they hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women, making the construction industry more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. They are excited to support women who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the industry. The recipients of the EllisDon Women in Skilled Trades awards are students registered full-time at Conestoga in a post-secondary or apprenticeship construction related program who have demonstrated success with no academic offences. Through their General Awards Application, students must exhibit their passion for a career in the trades, sharing their volunteer experience, career goals and reasons for selecting their program.	$2,500	All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician ; General Carpentry; Electrician – Construction and Maintenance; Plumbing Techniques; Masonry Techniques; Electrician – Industrial; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Electrical Technician – Indust
Emond Publishing PSI Award	As a community partner with Conestoga College's Community Safety department, Emond Publishing has established this award to help support and contribute to the education of hard-working PSI students. The recipient of this award is a student in year 1 of Conestoga's Protection, Security, and Investigation program who is successfully progressing through the program, with no academic offenses, and demonstrates leadership and professionalism both in and out of the classroom.	$250	Community Services	Spring	Protection, Security, and Investigation
Enbridge Women in STEM or Skilled Trades Award	Enbridge "delivers the energy that fuels quality of life". Enbridge is North America's premier energy infrastructure company. Their name spells out their mission: A bridge to a cleaner energy future. Their core values—Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Inclusion—reflect what is truly important to them as a company. Enbridge is excited to partner with Conestoga College and has established the Enbridge Women in STEM or Skilled Trades Award to inspire women enrolled in a technical program and encourage them to continue to pursue a career in STEM or skilled trades. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the WIST program, or in their first year of designated programs in the School of Engineering & Technology or School of Trades. In addition, the recipient identifies as a woman and/or Indigenous woman, is in good academic standing with no academic offences, and demonstrates outstanding "team player" qualities, contribution to the success of the program by helping others, a positive attitude and commitment, and/or assumption of a leadership role amongst their peers.	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Electrical Techniques; Welding Techniques; Welding and Fabrication Technician; Construction Techniques; HRAC Technician; Electrical Technician - Industrial, Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright; Precision Machining and Tooling; Gas and Sheet Meta
Energy+ Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award	Energy+ Inc. created this award to support a student in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program, completing their second year, who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Energy Systems Engineering Technology
Enova Power Corp. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Grant	Enova Power Corp. created this award in order to support a student in Electrical Engineering Technology. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their second year of study and will be proceeding to their third. In addition, the student has achieved academic success and demonstrated financial need.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
Enova Power Corp. Energy Systems Technology Academic Grant	Enova Power Corp. created this award to support a student in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical (Optional Co-op) program. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their second year of study and will be proceeding to their third. In addition, the student will have achieved academic success and demonstrated financial need.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical (Optional Co-op)
Enova Power Scholarship	Enova Power has created this scholarship to recognize students in the Powerline Technician program who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to safe work habits. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	$1,250	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Powerline Technician (Optional Co-op)
Eramosa Engineering FITT Award	This award has been established to recognize a graduating student from the Process Control stream of the Electrical Engineering Technology program. The recipient of this award demonstrates the FITT qualities: fun, initiative, technical excellence and trust. Students are nominated for this award by program faculty.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology - Process Control Stream
Erving Erlick Bursary	This award is presented by the friends of Mr. Erlick in memory of the late Erving Erlick, who was the president and founder of Bedford Furniture Industries of Weston, Ontario. This bursary honours his entrepreneurship and his many years of selfless contribution to the Canadian furniture industry. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their third year of a woodworking program who demonstrates academic success.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Woodworking Technology
Evan Horkoff Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Evan Horkoff, a former student in the Powerline Technician program who was killed in a tragic workplace accident at 25. This award is to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. The recipient of this award exhibits superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements while working, and provides leadership in this area to other students in the program. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Powerline Technician
Excellence in Automotive Service Leadership Award	This award has been established in honour of Dustin Leitch, a graduate of the Automotive Service Technician program and recipient of the 2020 Alumni of Distinction award. Dustin Leitch was a strong student who has used the skills learned in the program to support a successful career with Toyota, becoming a Master Technician, and with Tesla Inc. where he now oversees teams of Automotive Service Technicians.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)
Excellence in Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Award	The Excellence in Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a full-time student in Conestoga's Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program.	$250	Creative Industries	Winter	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
Fastenal Values Award	Since 1967, Fastenal has grown from a single location distributor of industrial and construction supplies to a Fortune 500 company, positioned as a global supply chain leader. There are now over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personalized service for their customers. As they've expanded across the world, they have retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders. The Fastenal Values Awards recognize the top male and female students who best demonstrate Fastenal's company values: Ambition, Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork. The recipients are determined at the end of the term, from full-time students registered in the industrial and construction trades programs.	$1,500	All Schools	Spring
Ferric Machinery Award	The Ferric Machinery Award was established to recognize students who show good problem-solving skills, academic ability, and leadership skills in the classroom or on campus. The recipient of this award is a full-time student registered in Level 2 of the Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright or the Electrical Technician - Industrial program, is in good academic standing, and has excelled academically. They demonstrate innovative ideas and solutions when problem solving and assume a leadership role among their peers.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mechanical Technician – Industrial Millwright; Electrical Technician – Industrial
Fiona Coughlin Empowerment Award	The Fiona Coughlin Empowerment Award supports a parent enrolled in a business program at Conestoga College, as they pursue their educational and career goals. It recognizes a student who understands the importance of giving back and contributing to the greater community. The recipient of the award is a parent or guardian of at least one dependent child who has completed at least one term of a degree or diploma program within the School of Business and is registered for the upcoming term. Preference is given to students who are in good academic standing with no academic offenses, who are involved with their community, and demonstrate financial need.	$1,000	Business	Winter
Flanagan Foodservice Inc. Excellence in Marketing Award	Flanagan Foodservice Inc. established this award to recognize a student in the Business Administration - Marketing program who achieves the highest mark in MKT3095: Professional Selling.	$500	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Marketing
Foodservice Consultant Society International (FCSI) Canadian Chapter Award	The Foodservice Consultant Society International (FCSI) Canadian Chapter award was established to assist a student in the School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts in achieving their career goals and to promote the foodservice industry, including its consultant segment. The recipient of this award is a full-time second-year student from Conestoga's Culinary Management (Co-op) or Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op) programs. They show dedication to their studies, are in good standing with no academic offences, and are a high performing student. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary Management (Co-op); Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (including Co-op)
Frank Mensink Award	The award was established in honour of Frank Mensink, executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality at Conestoga, upon his retirement. This award exemplifies Frank Mensink’s outstanding commitment to community, college involvement, and student success. The recipient of this award is a student in a School of Business program who demonstrates strong academic achievement, and exceptional community and college involvement.	$750	Business	Winter	Any Business program
Fred Hennig Business Administration Scholarship	Frederick Hennig began his business career as a stockroom clerk in the Kitchener Woolworth's store in 1949. Over the next 34 years, he held many positions with F. W. Woolworth Co. Ltd., and was promoted to executive vice-president of Canadian Corporate Operations. In 1984, Mr. Hennig transferred to New York as senior vice-president, Worldwide General Merchandise Operations. He headed up the international retailing giant from early 1987 until his retirement in 1995. As president and chief operating officer, Mr. Hennig oversaw Woolworth's 5,569 stores in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Germany, including 3,282 Kinney, Footlocker and Champs shoe stores and other specialty stores. Originally from Kitchener, Mr. Hennig established this scholarship to recognize students who are working towards a career in retailing and marketing and who share an ambition for a successful career. This scholarship is awarded to two students enrolled in Business Administration - Marketing who have demonstrated academic success and exceptional customer service in a retail work position.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Marketing
Fred Hennig Marketing Bursary	Originally from Kitchener, Mr. Hennig established this bursary to recognize students who are working towards a career in retailing and marketing and who share an ambition for a successful career.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Marketing
Freda and Gerald Moore Palliative Care Award	This award recognizes a student interested in pursuing palliative care in good academic standing with strong practical skills, leadership, caring and compassion.	$200	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Practical Nursing
Frederick and Suzanne Burnes Memorial Award for Educational Perseverance	Honouring Frederick and Suzanne Burnes, devoted advocates of higher education who believed in its power to transform lives, this award supports a student who embodies resilience, determination, and a passion for learning. The recipient is a full-time student in their third year of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program who demonstrates resilience, determination, and a passion for learning. Preference will be given to a student who is the first in their family to attend college or has faced significant challenges.	$500	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Marketing; Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)
FS Tool Award	This award was created to recognize students who have demonstrated a true interest and passion for a career in the woodworking industry. The recipient of this award is a student who has produced a high-quality finished product, and has designed and manufactured the piece of furniture on their own. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	Varies	Engineering & Technology	Winter, Spring	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Future Technology Leaders Bursary	The Future Technology Leaders Bursary, an Alumni of Distinction funded award, aims to open doors to transformative careers and life-changing opportunities that a Conestoga education offers. By helping to alleviate financial pressures, this bursary enables talented and driven students to achieve their highest potential in the field of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology.	$1,000	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology	Winter
Garland Group Award	The Garland Group manufactures a full line of commercial ranges, ovens, grills and related cooking and warming equipment under the Garland and U.S. Range brands. This award is presented to a high-performing student graduating from eligible culinary programs who has an understanding of service excellence, demonstrates culinary skill, and aspires to a career in the foodservice industry. Recipients of these awards will have shown academic excellence, culinary skill, exceptional enthusiasm, and potential for culinary success.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary Management; Culinary Skills - Chef Training; Cook I (Apprenticeship); Cook II (Apprenticeship)
Gateman Milloy Inc. Endowed Academic Grant	Gateman-Milloy Inc. is and has been one of the most recognizable and well known local businesses in Waterloo Region for the past 28 years. Gateman-Milloy Inc. is an employer to several Conestoga College graduates and current students enrolled in various programs throughout Conestoga, including skilled trades and apprenticeships, construction and architectural engineering, business and academic foundations, project management and heavy equipment operations. This grant was created to support students in the Civil Engineering Technology and Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology programs. The recipients of this award are in their third year of the above programs and who are the most improved academically from Year 1 to Year 2.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Civil Engineering Technology; Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Gayler Family Power Engineering Award	This award has been established in honor of graduates of the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th class program. The recipient has received positive feedback following their work placement, demonstrates a positive attitude, and shows leadership in the classroom by contributing to the success of the program by helping others in the classroom and labs. Preference is given to students identifying as female.	$250	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Power Engineering Techniques - 4th class
Gene Haas Scholarship	This award was created to recognize students in their final year of the Mechanical Technician programs who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	$5,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Mechanical Technician - General Machinist; Mechanical Technical - Tool and Die/Tool Maker; Mechanical Technician - CNC
George and Dale Memorial Award for Proficiency in Pressure Ulcer Prevention	According to Health Quality Ontario, pressure ulcers exact a high cost to individuals and the province's health care system. For an individual, it can mean the beginning of a loss of independence and a serious deterioration in their quality of life. This award has been established to recognize a Doon PSW student who has demonstrated exemplary knowledge and skill in the care of their client, with a focus on demonstrating pressure ulcer prevention. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	$250	Health & Life Sciences	Winter, Spring	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
George Carl Watters Bird Scholarship	Established by the Homewood Foundation, the George Carl Watters Bird Scholarship was created to support a Practical Nursing student who shows an interest in psychiatric nursing and who has requested placement in psychiatry.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
George Evoy Memorial Bursary	This award has been established by Mrs. Pauline Evoy in memory of George Evoy, a loving husband, father and grandfather. George was a partner in Depco International Inc. (Toronto) and Kromet International Inc. (Cambridge). He was a people person who worked hard to achieve his goals. In his leisure time he took great pride in restoring antique cars. The recipient of this bursary is a student who is in their second or third year of Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Analysis who has demonstrated a commitment to hard work and perseverance, and who exudes a positive attitude in class.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design & Analysis
Gerhard (Dick) Kappeler Endowed Bursary	This award has been established by Kappeler Masonry Corporation in recognition of retired mason Dick Kappeler, who offered his own services as project manager in the construction of the Conestoga/OMCA Training Centre on an entirely volunteer basis. The recipient of this award is a student in the Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship) program who demonstrates financial need, has achieved academic excellence, and will be writing their certificate of qualification.	$2,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)
Gerrie Electric Scholarship	Gerrie is a 24-location regional wholesale distributor in electric supply, lighting, automation, project services, supply chain solutions, IP/IOT network and process solutions. They are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. This scholarship has been established by Gerrie Electric in memory of one of their employees, Tim Strickland, who demonstrated dedication and commitment to their company, his customers and had a passion to give back by mentoring students.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Technician Industrial and Industrial Co-op; Electrician Industrial – Apprenticeship; Electrical – Construction Maintenance Apprenticeship 0702
Gerrie Electric Supply Waterloo Region District School Board Scholarship	Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited, a family-owned electrical distributor in Ontario, is investing in the future of our industry by providing financial assistance to students enrolled in career fields related to the electrical industry. This award recognizes a student who is enrolled in their first year of an electrical program and who has demonstrated academic success as determined by the college admission process.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Electrical Technician - Industrial; Electrician - Industrial; Electrician – Construction Maintenance
Gerry Meurs Award	This award was created to support a business student with financial need.	$100	Business	Winter	General Business
Gerry Wunder Memorial Endowed Scholarship	Gerard Wunder (“Gerry” to his colleagues) was a tool and die maker. He worked for 49 years for Ontario Die Company (ODC), now split into two companies: ODC Tooling and Molds and Ontario Die International. Gerry began his career as a machinist and worked his way up to become Plant Manager. This scholarship has been established by Gerry’s daughter to honour her father’s memory and reward student excellence in the programs to which the ODC companies provide co-op and apprenticeship placements.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Tool and Die Maker; Engineering programs
GFTC Legacy Fund Diploma Scholarship	GFTC Legacy Fund Entrance Scholarships recognise academic excellence and encourage students to study and pursue careers in the food sector. This scholarship is awarded to students with the highest admission average and who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the food sector. This scholarship is renewable for second year provided students achieve an average of 75% in their first year.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Food Processing Technician
GHD Foundation Women in STEAM: Civil Engineering Technology Bursary	This annual award is a gift from GHD Foundation Canada to support students who are Indigenous women, Black women, and women of colour with demonstrated financial need entering their second or third year of the Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) program at Conestoga. The GHD Foundation supports equitable access to education in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), for a more diverse future workforce.	$3,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Civil Engineering Technology
GHD Foundation Women in STEAM: Technology Foundations Bursary	This annual award is a gift from GHD Foundation Canada to support students who are Indigenous women, Black women, and women of colour in the first year of the Technology Foundations program at Conestoga. The GHD Foundation supports equitable access to education in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), for a more diverse future workforce.	$3,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Technology Foundations
Global Hospitality Management Award	This award is given to a student in level 2 of the Global Hospitality Management (GHM) program (non-co-op stream), who has succeeded academically in level 1.	Varies	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall	Global Hospitality Management
Global News/Corus Entertainment Scholarship	This scholarship was created to recognize the student registered full-time in Conestoga's Journalism program who has achieved the highest overall average at the end of their first semester.	$1,000	Creative Industries	Winter	Journalism
Gooder Foundation Endowed Roofing Apprenticeship Award	This award was established to recognize a student who has successfully completed Conestoga’s Level 1 or Level 2 Roofer (apprenticeship) program and who has demonstrated dedication to their studies, leadership skills and best practices as a tradesperson. The recipient of this award is nominated by their peers and selected by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Roofer (Apprenticeship)
Gordon Dennis Memorial Endowment for Excellence in Supply Chain Management	Gordon (Gord) Dennis was an icon in the transportation sector for over 30 years. He started out as a dock shipper with Sears and worked his way up from dispatcher at SLH to director Distribution Ontario/West Region for Molson Canada. He was known far and wide in the industry to be honest and fair to co-workers, customers and suppliers. He had a high level of knowledge and competence that made him a leader and a mentor in the industry. He was a key figure in providing unique insights into supply chain management for Molson Canada. There was no problem, big or small, to which he could not provide an effective solution. With Gord’s untimely passing at age 58, his family, his employer and indeed many leading transportation individuals and members of the Canadian brewing industry felt that Gord’s name should remain active as an example of excellence in the transportation sector. As a result, a permanent scholarship was established at Conestoga College to recognize Gord’s legacy. This award is given to a student in the second year of Supply Chain and Operations Management who has demonstrated academic success, and the desire and drive to pursue a career in the industry.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Gore Mutual Insurance Company Graduate Scholarship	Gore Mutual Insurance Company strongly believes in the importance of developing future insurance professionals and has established this scholarship to encourage and support students in the Insurance - Property and Casualty program. The recipient of this award has completed a minimum of three CIP exams, is academically successful, and demonstrates leadership and innovative thinking. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$1,500	Business	Winter	Business - Insurance
Grand River Brick & Stone, and Young's Masonry Award	Jon Young and Stefan Kraut are proud graduates of Conestoga’s Brick and Stone Apprenticeship program and are thankful to be able to give back to Conestoga. This award has been established to illustrate the need for a high level of initiative and work ethic required to be a successful and respected mason within the trade. The recipient of this award demonstrates a strong work ethic and imitative in their program. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)
Grand River Cooperative Procurement Group Student Award	Established by the Grand River Cooperative Procurement Group, this award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to enter the profession of strategic supply and operations management including public procurement. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has submitted a General Awards Application, has successfully completed year 1 of their program with no academic offences, and has a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Moreover, they demonstrate leadership through involvement at Conestoga and community service. Preference will be given to a domestic student.	$1,000	Business	Spring	Procurement & Strategic Sourcing; Business Administration-Supply Chain and Operations Management
Grand River Foods "Justo Ortega" Memorial Bursary	This award has been established in memory of Justo Ortega. Justo was employed as a millwright at Grand River Foods and was killed in a tragic accident. The recipient of this award is a student in the Food Processing Technician program who demonstrates financial need and academic success.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Food Processing Technician
Grand Valley Construction Association Award	Grand Valley Construction Association created this award to support students in construction trades programs. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated leadership and communication skills in their program and a commitment to a career in the construction trades. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Construction Trades
GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Excellence Award	This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Electrical Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Electrical Engineering Technology
GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Excellence Award	This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Electrical Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology
GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Techniques Excellence Award	The recipient of the GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Techniques Excellence Award is a full-time recent graduate of Conestoga's Electrical Techniques program at the Brantford campus who has demonstrated academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Electrical Techniques
GrandBridge Energy Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award	This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second year student in Energy Systems Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical
GrandBridge Energy Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award	This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Energy Systems Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical
Graphics Incorporation Award	The Graphics Incorporation Award is presented to a full-time, second-year student from Conestoga's Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program who has achieved excellence and outstanding academic performance in the Advanced Post-Production (BRT2130) course.	$250	Creative Industries	Winter	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
Greg Burns Making a Difference Award	The Greg Burns Making a Difference Award was created to recognize a student in their second year of Recreation and Leisure Services who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership.	$750	Community Services	Fall	Recreation & Leisure Services
Greg White Achievement Award	This award has been established in honour of Greg White, Chair of the School of Trades and Apprenticeship, upon his retirement. Greg retired in December 2013, after more than 30 years in the college system. Greg truly inspired the next generation of trades people through his passion, leadership and foresight, and significantly contributed to the development of Conestoga’s trades programs, making Conestoga one of the premiere trades and apprenticeship schools in the country. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$750	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling; Powerline Technician; Any other Electrical or Constriction Trades Program
Gregory Peltz Memorial Endowed Award	Greg Peltz graduated on the honour roll of the Machine Tool Setter Operator program in 1982 (now known as the Mechanical Technician - General Machinist program). During his years at Conestoga College he struggled and overcame difficulties with a learning disability and developed a passion for the machining trade and for business. With a vision and hard work, he and his partner started their own machine shop that grew into two successful businesses. Persistence and a commitment to excellence in his work enabled the businesses to succeed. Greg enjoyed the technical aspects of machining as well as interacting with customers. He also gave back to the machining trade by teaching and mentoring apprentices, as well as being involved with setting national standards exams. His donation to Conestoga College was made to support future machining students in their desire to overcome obstacles and succeed. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Mechanical Technician – General Machinist program who has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity while in the program, who assumes a leadership role amongst their peers and contributes to the success of the program by helping others, and is a well-rounded individual who participates in activities outside of the classroom.	$4,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mechanical Technician - General Machinist
Guido Gatto Memorial Award	The Guido Gatto Memorial Award has been established by his family and friends to honour his memory. Guido took exceptional pride in his workmanship and instilled a strong work ethic in all his children. Up until his last days, he loved going to the job site to work with his sons. This award recognizes a student in the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has a passion and commitment to the field, is driven to success and demonstrates academic success. Preference is given to a student living or working in Wellington county.	$750	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Carpentry and Renovation Technician
Hallman Foundation Scholars Awards	The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has established these scholarships at Conestoga College to promote higher education access for students in the Region of Waterloo. Recipients are students with demonstrated financial need who are registered full-tIme at Conestoga. They are residents of the Waterloo Region who might not be able to attain higher education without financial supports.	$4,000	All Schools	Fall
Harold Basse Education Award	This award is given annually to a student graduating from Police Foundations who has demonstrated excellent academic performance. The recipient of this award is a team player who has mentored their peers and demonstrated a positive attitude throughout their studies.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Police Foundations
Heartland Mutual Insurance Award	Designed to support future insurance and business professionals, the Heartland Mutual Insurance Award was established to provide students with financial assistance. As Heartland continues to grow and invest in technology, talented insurance professionals are always needed. The Heartland Mutual Insurance Award provides Heartland with a tremendous opportunity to invest in this talent, while giving back to the community. The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering their second year of Conestoga's Business - Insurance program. They will have a minimum average of 80% and demonstrate values of volunteering and leadership. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.	$2,500	Business	Spring	Business - Insurance (Optional Co-op)
Heinz Kuhl Bursary	Established in honour of Heinz Kuhl, who passed away tragically from an electrical accident, the recipient of this bursary is a full-time, post-secondary student entering Conestoga’s Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Systems Engineering degree program who demonstrates financial need.	$5,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Hilde Hirtle Memorial Bursary	This award was established by family and friends in memory of Hilde Hirtle, who emigrated to Canada along with her young family in 1957. Hilde knew from a very young age that she would pursue a path of service to others. A nurse by training, she accepted a position with St. Joseph’s Hospital where she worked for more than 25 years and was fondly remembered by staff and residents as “Mother Hirtle.” This award will be given to a student entering their second year of Practical Nursing who has demonstrated teamwork, a positive attitude and a passion for the nursing profession.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
Holmes Foundation Renovation Technician Award	The mission of The Holmes Foundation is to ensure that all residential renovation and construction in Canada is done right, the first time. These awards were created to recognize two graduating Renovation Technician students for academic effort and practical skills excellence. The recipients of these awards are selected by program faculty.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Renovation Technician
Homewood Foundation Scholarship	The Homewood Foundation Scholarship was created to support a student in the Nursing (BScN) program who is in their third or fourth year and who has a desire to pursue psychiatric nursing.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing (BScN)
Honeywell - Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering Scholarship	Honeywell created this award to recognize a student in the Electronic Systems Engineering program who achieved academic success in secondary school and has maintained a 3.0 GPA in their first term at Conestoga.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering
Honeywell - Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering Scholarship	Honeywell created this award to recognize a student in the Mechanical Systems Engineering program who achieved academic success in secondary school and has maintained a 3.0 GPA in their first term at Conestoga.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Hunter Steel Sales Ltd. Award	This award has been established to promote students seeking a career working with metals. The recipient of this award is a student in a Construction Techniques program (07161 or 07163) who has achieved success in the program, demonstrates a positive attitude in the shop, and goes above and beyond by assisting other students.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter, Spring	Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding), Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry)
IFPT Endowed Fund Entrance Bursary	This bursary is awarded to 12 full-time students enrolled in programs housed within the Craig Richardson Institute of Food Processing Technology who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the Canadian food processing industry.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology (except Packaing Engineering Technician))
IFPT Endowed Fund Leadership Award	This award is given to two full-time students in an Institute of Food Processing Technology program who demonstrate leadership skills and/or volunteer activities in the community.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology
Ig Kolenko Award for Capstone Project Innovation – Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)	Recognizing the significant capacity for technical innovation that student teams from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) program demonstrate through capstone projects, this award fosters student achievement in applying knowledge and skills through designing and implementing innovative solutions. Awarded to the team selected to represent their program for August’s Tech Showcase, the recipients of this award are full-time students in their last year of Conestoga’s BA Computer Science (Honours) program. In addition, the recipients are in good academic standing and have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project. The recipients must have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project, and be in good academic standing, with no academic offences.	$600	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology	Spring	Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Ig Kolenko Award for Capstone Project Innovation – Bachelor of Engineering – Electronic Systems Engineering	Recognizing the significant capacity for technical innovation that student teams from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering program demonstrate through capstone projects, this award fosters student achievement in applying knowledge and skills through the design and implementation of innovative solutions. Awarded to the team selected to represent their program for August’s Tech Showcase, the recipients of this award are full-time students in their last year of Conestoga’s BEng - Electronic Systems Engineering program. In addition, the recipients are in good academic standing and have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project. The recipients must have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project and be in good academic standing, with no academic offences.	$600	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering
Indira Kalsi Memorial Bursary	Indira Kalsi attended Conestoga to receive her Nursing Assistant diploma. She went on to work in homes for the aged and in a pharmacy as a pharmacy assistant. Indira's career of caring for others was cut short when she boarded an ill-fated flight from Canada to India in June 1985. Indira's family hope this bursary will help the recipient complete their diploma and go on to provide the care and compassion for others that Indira gave in her short life. This bursary is awarded to a student in their second year of Practical Nursing who demonstrates financial need.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing
Insurance Brokers Association of Waterloo Region (IBAWR) Nancy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship	This award has been established by the Insurance Brokers Association of Waterloo Region (IBAWR) in memory and honour of Nancy Schwartz. Nancy Schwartz was the IBAWR executive secretary for nearly 30 years, working with our members, board and presidents. Nancy was the touchstone for brokers and industry friends as she quietly and effectively managed the business of IBAWR. The recipient of this award is a student who is in their final semester of the Insurance – Property & Casualty program who has demonstrated academic success, a sincere interest in the insurance field and a commitment to community involvement.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business - Insurance
Insurance Institute of Ontario (Conestoga Chapter) Award	The Insurance Institute of Ontario was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1899 and now serves more than 41,000 members across Canada through 19 volunteer-driven provincial institutes and chapters. It sets professional standards for the industry through education programs that lead to a range of accreditations, including the internationally recognized Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designations. Over 20,000 institute members are students and more than 18,000 are Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) designation graduates. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in Conestoga's Business - Insurance program who has completed year 1 of the program and is registered in year 2. In addition, they have completed at least one national exam.	$500	Business	Spring	Business - Insurance
Interior Decorating Resources Canada Award	This award was created by Interior Decorating Resources Canada to support a student graduating from the Interior Decorating program who has one of the highest marks on their capstone project and demonstrates financial need.	$750	Creative Industries	Winter	Interior Decorating
IPAC Associate Certification Award	This award has been established to support a Bachelor of Environmental Public Health fourth-year student who would like to specialize in Infection Prevention and Control following their graduation from Conestoga College. This award encourages students to attempt the entry level associate ICP (a-ICP) certification exam offered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. This certification is very beneficial for employment in IPAC positions in any healthcare setting.	$375	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)
J.D. Beach Memorial Award	This award was established in memory of J.D. (Dan) Beach. When Dan left Northern Ontario (Elliot Lake) to attend Conestoga College he had one goal in mind. He wanted to design buildings that people would take notice of and remember. Dan’s hard work and determination, along with the skills and knowledge he learned at Conestoga College, started him on this path. His love of his craft and his keen eye for form, function and beauty took him another step, and when he found a group of people who shared his passion for giving the client just what they needed, he felt he had reached his goal. Dan never stopped trying to create the perfect design and he has left his mark on numerous businesses in the tri-city area. Dan would want the students embarking on this journey to learn all there is to learn and take full advantage of the experience of those teaching them. Dream your dreams, set goals and work hard. The recipient of this award is a third-year student in the Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who has excelled academically and who has demonstrated a commitment to community service.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Jakeman's Maple Products International Business Management Award	This award has been established in honour of Chad Jakeman and in celebration of Chad's Alumni of Distinction award. This award reflects Chad's commitment to the success and continued growth of his own international business and will support a student entering their second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management program who demonstrates dedication to their studies and leadership in the classroom.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management
James (Jim) Hodgson Memorial Award	This award is in memory of James (Jim) William Hodgson, who passed away in Kitchener at the age of 77, in 2018. Jim was a wonderful husband and an amazing and cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim was born in Barbon, England and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He served the tri-city area and beyond for over 50 years, providing quality carpet installation.br/br/The epitome of professional, Jim was an incredible craftsman in his field and served as a mentor to other carpet installers. Jim was an incredibly humble, hardworking, dedicated and inspirational man. He enjoyed people and valued his relationships with long-time loyal customers and suppliers. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year in a construction trades program, exudes a positive attitude and commitment to learning, as well as contributes to the success of their program by helping others.	$400	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	All Construction Trades Programs
Jamie Lumsden Memorial Award	This annual award has been established by the family of Jamie Lumsden who graduated from Conestoga’s Biotechnology Program in 2019. Shortly after, Jamie died in a tragic car accident on his way to work in the biotechnology sector. The recipient of this award is a student registered in the Biotechnology Technician program who, like Jamie, has had a positive impact on their peers and a deep curiosity of science. The successful student also demonstrates strong academic performance. The recipient is selected by program faculty. Contribute to the 'https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/jamie-lumsden-memorial-award' Jamie Lumsden Memorial Fund.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Biotechnology Technician
Jane Irving Bursary	Jane Irving was a well-loved and respected teacher who passed away in the mid-1980s after a battle with cancer. In honour of Jane, who taught in the Social Services program for ten years, family, co-workers and friends established a memorial bursary to provide financial assistance to female students in the Social Service Worker, and the Human Services Foundation programs.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Social Service Worker; Human Services Foundation
Jehan Salim Scholarship	Jehan Salim received the 2023 Premier’s Award in the Community Services category for Ontario’s outstanding graduates and is a 2013 graduate of Conestoga’s Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management program. Using her expertise in project and facilities management to lead post-conflict rebuilding efforts and operate the largest refugee camp in the world, Jehan has put her college degree to work on the international stage. Overseeing the reconstruction of Mosul University and 12,000 homes in Iraq; building a 400-bed COVID isolation clinic at Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp; assuring the safety of 100 staff and key border assets during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and leading the rehabilitation of 250 homes in Syria, from Iraq to Afghanistan, Jehan has prioritized giving marginalized women income, experience and a voice. The recipient of this award is a domestic full-time student enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a Conestoga School of Engineering & Technology program with a minimum overall average of 70%. They have demonstrated both financial need and community service/involvement beyond that required for graduation from high school.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall
Jennifer Green Skilled Trades Scholarship	Jennifer Green is a 2008 graduate of Conestoga's Industrial Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship program. She represented the college at Skills Ontario, earning gold for Industrial Millwright and earned silver at the Skills Canada National Competition in 2008. Green is a 2013 Conestoga Alumni of Distinction recipient and received the 2022 Premier's Award in the Apprenticeship category for Ontario's outstanding graduates. The only woman in her program, Jennifer has since blazed a trail for thousands in skilled trades through her role as advocate, mentor and thought leader. As the Director of Competitions and Business Development for Skills Ontario, she continues to smash barriers, helping to bridge Canada's skills gap, and serves on the Board of Directors for JA - Junior Achievement of Southwestern Ontario. In 2020, she was appointed chair of a team of apprenticeship advisors who worked with Ontario's Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development on a provincial strategy to attract youth to the skilled trades. Green is a recipient of the WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women and Universal Women of Inspiration Awards. The recipient of the Jennifer Green Skilled Trades Scholarship is a student in a Conestoga skilled trades apprenticeship program (industrial, motive power, construction or service sector) who has demonstrated leadership, dedication to study, and creative problem-solving skills while contributing to the success of their program by supporting others' success while acting as a mentor and advocate.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring
Jennifer Kovach Memorial Award	Guelph Police Constable Jennifer Kovach, 26, was tragically killed in the line of duty on March 14, 2013 while responding to a call for assistance by another officer. From a young age Jennifer Kovach aspired to become a police officer. She had a love for her community and wanted to protect and serve it. Her love of community was evident in the way she helped others. Whether it be coaching youth soccer, helping with the Special Olympics or participating in the annual Speed River clean-up, to name a few. She was a remarkable young woman who found her calling as a police officer. Jennifer was hired by the Guelph Police Service in 2009. She was known for her love of life and was a true professional. A favourite quote of Jen's was “Be the change you wish to see in the world!” ― Mahatma Gandhi. In honour of her memory, friends and colleagues established this memorial award at Conestoga College to recognize a female student graduating from the Police Foundations program, the program from which Jennifer herself graduated in 2007.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Police Foundations
Jesse Haddock - Respiratory Dynamics Award	Established to honour students who exhibit a balance of academic excellence and demonstration of the following attributes: leadership, attendance, punctuality, communication, integrity, and respect to peers and faculty. The recipient of this award a student who shows drive and ambition to advance the profession and/or practice of Respiratory Therapy.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Respiratory Therapy
Jim Sutton Memorial Endowed Award	Jim Sutton lived his life as a loving husband and father, and approached life with vibrancy and a sense of humour. He moved into Riverside Glen a few years after receiving a dementia diagnosis. Personal support staff encouraged Jim, even as he "helped" organize their daily tasks. The entire staff in the Nichol neighbourhood showed endless compassion, patience and care. Always. Their jobs, while not easy, made such a difference not just in Jim’s life, but in the lives of those who loved him. This award recognizes the impact that staff make in the lives of our most vulnerable. It celebrates their work, and the lives of those they care for. This award is a memorial of Jim’s life, but is also a legacy of the work his personal support staff did to make his life better every day. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from the Personal Support Worker program who demonstrates leadership, compassion and care. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
John A. Kay Electrical Engineering Technology Achievement Award	The John A. Kay Electrical Engineering Technology Achievement Award has been established in honour of John being recognized as a Conestoga Alumni of Distinction. The criteria of this award reflect John’s outstanding technical achievements and leadership in industry and various engineering communities. The recipient of this award is a graduating student, of the Electrical Engineering Technology Program, who exemplifies excellence in the areas of leadership, professionalism, and academic success while fostering a commitment of relationship building and scholarly excellence through a positive attitude and a perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology
John Bott Memorial Award - Ontario Public Buyers Association	This award has been established in memory of Mr. John Bott, a long-standing member of the association and a strong advocate for formal education in procurements, especially on the public side. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates leadership, academic excellence, analytical skills, interpersonal skills and community involvement.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
John Buss Memorial Bursary	John Buss tirelessly solicited funds and organized student awards for many years, so it is appropriate to establish the John Buss Memorial Bursary to recognize his dedication and efforts on behalf of his students. This bursary is awarded to a second-year student in a woodworking program who demonstrates success in their finishing courses and demonstrates financial need.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
John Csermak Bursary	The money for this bursary was raised in memory of John Csermak who was president of Valley City in Burlington, Ontario. John served as a long time member of the Woodworking Program Advisory Committee at Conestoga. This bursary is awarded to a second-year student in a woodworking program who demonstrates academic success and financial need.	$250	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
John Schropp Memorial Award	Made possible through the generosity of John Schropp's family and friends, the recipient of the John Schropp Memorial Award is a full-time student in their third or fourth year of Conestoga's Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who demonstrates exceptional construction and structural engineering skills, along with a keen interest in current construction trends and homebuilding styles in the Region of Waterloo. They have a unique portfolio of handcrafted woodworking projects and contribute to their community. Born in Hals, Passau, Germany, John was both a musician and a Moebel Baumeister/Shreinermeiser (Master Carpenter) who pursued the Canadian dream for better opportunities. In the fall of 1956, he traded his beloved motorcycle for $150 in his back pocket and arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, setting down roots in the community of Kitchener. John Schropp Builder Ltd. was born when John combined his own meticulous craftmanship and personal architectural design with contemporary influences, leading to a 40-year custom homebuilding career. John built hundreds of homes throughout and beyond the Tri-Cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge and received many awards. He worked alongside Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Brian Brisbin and capped off his career developing the beautiful Kitchener subdivision, Manchester Greene.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)
John Weber Memorial Bursary	This bursary is established in memory of John Weber, a past president and director of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association. John started his business J. Weber Contracting Ltd. in 1975 as a sewer and watermain contractor. John was a true champion for the OSWCA and he was a major advocate of supporting education in the sewer and watermain industry. This bursary is awarded to a second and third year student in Civil Engineering Technology who demonstrates financial need.	$600	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Civil Engineering Technology
Jony Studios Award	Jonathan Manilla is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. After graduating from Conestoga, he started focusing more on his media production company, Jony Studios. What started as a hobby in his childhood bedroom, recording himself and friends for free, ended up turning into a thriving business. His passion and determination for providing audio / video production and marketing services to clients and seeing the success they have had has kept him going through uncertain times. Jonathan is now leading a team of media creatives, and Jony Studios has become one of the most well-known recording studios in North America.  Jony Studios is working with clients across the United States and Canada, such as Penguin Random House, Amazon, Bakertilly, University of Waterloo, and many others. Jony Studios was recognized as the Best Recording Studio by the Readers' Choice Awards and was nominated for the KW Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards two years in a row. The studio has also provided a lot of value in the audiobook and podcast industry, and continues to find ways to innovate to further help their clients. The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering year 2 of the Business - Marketing (1242) or Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production (1169) program who has been successful in their program with no academic offences, demonstrates financial need and exudes a positive attitude, commitment and passion for what they do.	$1,000	Business, Creative Industries	Fall	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production; Business - Marketing
K.A. Mackenzie Memorial Award	This award is given in memory of the late Ken MacKenzie, who was a member of the Broadcasting, Radio and Television program faculty and staff from 1969-1978. This award is presented annually to a full-time student in the Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program to encourage innovative use of technology in production of radio or television programming.	$300	Creative Industries	Winter	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
Kay and Wes Sommers Family Award	The Kay and Wes Sommers Award was established by their family in recognition of their 50th wedding anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the company they started - Sommers Motor Generator Sales Ltd. located in Tavistock. The company was owned by the family for over 70 years. Two awards are given annually to graduating students in Electrical Engineering Technology and Energy Systems Engineering Technology. The recipients of the award are students who demonstrate a passion for their field, a willingness to work hard, a positive attitude, and actively participate in courses and support their peers.	$800	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology; Energy Systems Engineering Technology
Keith Pritchard Memorial Bursary	Keith Pritchard was a 1971 graduate of Conestoga College’s Electronics Engineering Technology program. Keith became president of S-S Technologies, now Brock Solutions, a company recognized worldwide as a leader in communication and simulation technology for the controls automation industry. He also kept in close contact with Conestoga, serving as a program advisor for the Electronics Engineering program. Keith Pritchard’s name and life are remembered at Conestoga College through the Keith Pritchard Award which was established to honour his memory after his untimely death at age 47. This bursary is awarded to three students in electronics-related programs who are in their second year and demonstrate creativity and leadership among their peers.	$1,000	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology	Winter	Computer Engineering Technology; Software Engineering Technology; Software Engineering Technician; Electronics Engineering Technician
Keolis Scholarship	This award has been established to encourage more female students to opt for the Electrical Engineering Technician and Electro-Mechanical Maintenance programs. With maintenance as a core part of our responsibilities towards the light rail system in the Region of Waterloo, Keolis Grand River recognizes that women are underrepresented in this field. In response to the significant gender imbalance within the Maintenance Industry, Keolis Grand River wants to encourage women to get involved in technical and maintenance programs. Keolis believes that supporting female students interested in the above-mentioned careers is an important step to further the mission of inspiring far greater female participation in these sectors. The recipient of this award is a female student who has completed their first year of the Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial or Electro-Mechanical Maintenance program with strong academic performance and dedication to pursuing a career in the maintenance industry.	Up to $2,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial; Electro-Mechanical Maintenance
Kerry Townson Commitment to Continuous Learning Award	Thirty-five years after earning her undergraduate degree, Kerry Townson completed her Master's as a mature student, with a lot of commitment and little financial help. As a teacher in Interdisciplinary Studies, Kerry is committed to the success of her students and believes mature students deserve assistance to achieve this success. The recipient of this award is a mature student in good academic standing who has completed the first term of a post-graduate certificate or 2- to 4-year full-time program within Conestoga's School of Interdisciplinary Studies.	$1,000	Interdisciplinary Studies	Winter
Kevin King Award	Kevin King was one of two recipients of the 2019 Premier's Award in Health Sciences. He is a 1995 graduate of Conestoga's Ambulance & Emergency Care program and both founder and CEO of ECHO Healthcare. Inspired to act after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Kevin created the first mobile simulation program for paramedics in eastern Canada and founded a national alliance for simulation specialists and educators. In 2010, he was recognized by the Prime Minister for his emergency services leadership during the G8 summit. Kevin is passionate about helping those who don't necessarily have the means to go to school. This award has been established to encourage more women to enter the paramedic profession.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Paramedic
Kitchener Honda Award of Perseverance & Passion	This award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong passion for the trades industry. This individual has persevered through personal challenges, showing consistent hard work and determination to achieve their personal and educational goals. This award is intended to support and encourage students pursuing further education in trades, with a focus on automotive programs preferred, but not required.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring
Knoll Group Bursary	This bursary is sponsored by the Knoll Group, a manufacturer of high-quality office furniture, to encourage students to study advanced manufacturing and production of office furniture. This bursary is given to a second-year woodworking student who demonstrates academic success and financial need.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technology
KW OEL Achievement Award	The KW OEL Achievement Award is given to a student who exhibits good character through the same characteristics the Ontario Electrical League stands for: Respect, Ethical Conduct, and Safety, and makes a consistent positive contribution to their class. The recipient is a full-time Level 3 student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship who exemplifies the above criteria.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall, Spring	Electrician - Industrial; Electrician - Construction and Maintenance
Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) Bursary	Conestoga's Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) bursary was established for students enrolled in the program under part-time study. Recipients must complete a Financial Need assessment to be considered. For more information, visit the program page.	$1,320	All Schools	Fall	Language Interpreter Training
Larry Freiburger Outstanding Achievement Award	This award has been established in recognition of Larry Freiburger, a 2023 Alumni of Distinction recipient, the Director of Operations at AET Group, and a graduate of Conestoga's Construction Engineering Technology program ('71). Larry is a Certified Energy Advisor with Natural Resources Canada, a Certified Environmental Professional with Eco Canada, a LEED Accredited Professional with both the Canada Green Building Council and United States Green Building Council, and a certified Home Flood Assessor. The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement from a full-time student in Conestoga's Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology or B. Eng - Building Systems Engineering programs. The recipient is the student with the highest overall average (with no academic offenses) who is entering the final year of their program (0025 or 1425C).	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Bachelor of Engineering - Building Systems Engineering
Leap of Faith Award	Established to recognize a mature student, who identifies as male, and is registered full-time in Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours), and has completed their first year with no academic offences. The recipient demonstrates both a passion for nursing and leadership in the program, shown by a willingness to help others.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours)
Len McDonnell Memorial Bursary	Len McDonnell was long-time faculty member in the woodworking programs at Conestoga College. In 1976, he became a co-ordinator and implemented changes to better reflect the needs of industry. He was very well liked and respected by students and staff. Len died on Sunday, March 1, 1987.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Les Marmitons – Waterloo Region LMI - Hospitality & Culinary Arts Alliance by L'Institut Lyfe	Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine, and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially-selected professional guest chef. The Waterloo Region Chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Wateroo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities. In recognition of the college's support, this award was established by LMI-WR to support a student attending the L'Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) in France.	$2,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary and Hospitality programs
Les Marmitons International - Waterloo Region Bursary	Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation, and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially selected professional guest chef. The Waterloo Region chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Waterloo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities: in recognition of the college’s support, this award was established by LMI-WR. This bursary is awarded to two students in Hospitality & Culinary Arts who have financial need, strong academic achievement and a passion for the industry.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary and Hospitality programs
Les Marmitons International - Waterloo Region Scholarship	Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation, and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially selected professional guest chef. The Waterloo Region chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Waterloo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities: in recognition of the college’s support, this award was established by LMI-WR. This bursary is awarded to two students in Hospitality & Culinary Arts who have strong academic achievement and a passion for the industry.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary and Hospitality programs
Lewis Moffat Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Lewis Moffat. Lewis struggled with school and left as soon as possible. He started in construction to support himself, but found that masonry was a skill that he was good at. In time, being a mason was the only thing that he could imagine himself doing and how he defined himself. The trade of masonry not only gave him purpose, but friends and comrades that helped him with his life trials.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)
Linamar Corporation Skilled Industrial Trades Scholarship	The Linamar Corporation has established six scholarships for students who have been admitted to the Mechanical Technician - General Machinist program. Students are invited to apply for this scholarship after receiving an offer of admission. Applicants must attend an interview with Linamar to be considered for the award. Two of the six awards will be reserved for Linamar employees or their family members, provided they have met the admission requirements. This award is renewable in second year if the recipient has achieved a 3.0 GPA at the end of first year.	$3,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Mechanical Technician - General Machinist
Little Mushroom Catering Entrance Award	Little Mushroom Catering believes strongly in being a good corporate citizen. In establishing this entrance award, the company is striving to draw promising young students into Conestoga's Culinary Management (co-op) program and assist them in pursuing a career in the culinary arts. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates passion and genuine interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall	Culinary Management (Co-op)
Lu Zhang-Chen Opportunity Scholarship	Established by Daniel Chen, a 2019 graduate of Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy program and 2024 Alumni of Distinction recipient, this award honours his mother, Lu Zhang, who profoundly influenced Dan’s life and career. A single mom, Lu Zhang’s sacrifices, support, dedication, and strength in the face of countless challenges were the cornerstone of Dan’s achievements, ensuring opportunities for success. The goal of the Lu Zhang-Chen Opportunity Scholarship is to support and empower students who, like Daniel, have the potential to achieve great things while navigating challenging circumstances. Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship inspires recipients to persevere and strive for excellence. It recognizes his mother’s guidance and encouragement, which enabled Daniel to achieve the recognition he has achieved in his profession. The recipient of this award is a 2nd or 3rd year full-time Respiratory Therapy student in good academic standing, with a demonstrated commitment to community service. (Preference will be given to students who are single parents.)	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Respiratory Therapy
Lyle S. Hallman Foundation CICE Outstanding Field Placement Student Award	This award was created to recognize a student in the Community Integration Through Co-operative Education program who demonstrates an outstanding commitment and passion to their chosen area field. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Community Integration Through Co-operative Education
Lynn Miller Community Impact Award	Established in loving memory of Lynn Miller, a woman whose life was marked by compassion, generosity and a deep commitment to community. This award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to both the college and the broader community through leadership, volunteerism and a demonstrated commitment to service. The recipient of this award exemplifies the values that defined Lynn's life—kindness, humility and a steadfast belief in the power of community. Whether by organizing events, mentoring peers or engaging in outreach initiatives, the student selected for this honour demonstrates a passion for improving the lives of others and making their community stronger. This award is presented annually to a full-time student completing their first year of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program who, through their actions, embodies the legacy of Lynn Miller and serves as a role model for civic engagement and college pride.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Marketing
MAC Tools Motive Power Tooling Award	MAC Tools Canada created this award to support students in Motive Power programs. Recipients are outstanding team players, exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role amongst their peers. The recipients will receive tool kits values at $700 courtesy of MAC Tools Canada.	Tool Kit	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Fundamentals; Any Motive Power Technician Program
Mac Voisin Scholarship (KW Community Foundation)	This scholarship has been established to honour Mac Voisin, a Kitchener business leader and entrepreneur, who founded the M&M Food Market chain of franchises. The recipient of this scholarship is a first year Business Administration student who has demonstrated academic success in high school, as well as leadership and volunteerism.	$500	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Accounting; Business Administration - Marketing; Business Administration Management; Computer Programmer Analyst; Business Administration - Financial Planning
Magil Construction Award	The Magil Construction Award was established to support a deserving Conestoga student. The recipient of this award is a full-time student enrolled in the Construction Project Management program, who has a minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0, is in good academic standing, with no academic offenses. Preference will be given to Indigenous students, those identifying as women, and/or those with demonstrated financial need.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Construction Project Management
Magna Scholarships	The Magna Scholarships were established to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. The recipients are students registered, full-time, in year 1 or 2 of eligible programs. Recipients must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% (determined by Conestoga's admissions process for year 1 students and the previous term's GPA for year 2 students) and demonstrate a willingness to provide mentorship to current and prospective students at the college, including a commitment to participating in co-curricular events. In addition to the award funds, recipients will receive co-branded clothing swag from Conestoga and Magna.	$2,500	Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Mech Techn - Tool & Die Maker; Mech Tech - Precision Machining & Tooling; Mech Tech - Industrial Millwright; Electro Mech & Automtn Mntnc (Co-Op); Electrical Eng Techn - Industrial (Co-Op); Mfg Eng Techy - Welding & Robotics (Co-Op);
Manitoulin Transport Achievement Award	This award has been established by Manitoulin Transport to encourage and recognize students in the Level 3 Truck and Coach Apprenticeship program who demonstrates a commitment to post-secondary studies and leadership qualities.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Truck and Coach Apprenticeship
Maple Reinders Excellence in Skilled Trades Scholarship	Maple Reinders is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in the construction industry, and offering a scholarship at Conestoga College for skilled trades programs aligns with this mission. By supporting students pursuing careers in the skilled trades, Maple Reinders aims to invest in the future of the construction sector, ensuring a skilled workforce for years to come. The scholarship program reflects the company's dedication to promoting education and professional development, and it reinforces its role as a responsible corporate citizen in the communities it serves. Ultimately, Maple Reinders believes that supporting students in skilled trades programs at Conestoga College will contribute to the growth and vitality of the construction industry and the broader local economy. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from a Conestoga construction trades program who has excelled academically with a minimum average of 80% and no academic offences. They will have demonstrated outstanding team player qualities and assumed a leadership role among their peers.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician ; General Carpentry; Electrician – Construction and Maintenance; Plumbing Techniques; Masonry Techniques; Electrician – Industrial; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; ; Electrical Technician – Indus
Mariani Metal Award	This scholarship has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is the student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has demonstrated overall excellence, not just academic excellence. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.	Varies	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding and Fabrication Technician
Mariani Metal Bursary	This bursary has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is a student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has completed their first year and demonstrates financial need.	Varies	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding and Fabrication Technician
Mariani Metal Scholarship	This scholarship has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is the student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has the highest overall average upon graduation.	Varies	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding and Fabrication Technician
Marilyn Kelly Memorial Award	Marilyn was a nurse and educator who touched the hearts of many. Marilyn had a special way of connecting with her students and demonstrated warmth and compassion for everyone she encountered. Her love and dedication to nursing and education was noticed by all who had the opportunity to work with her. Marilyn was kind hearted, hardworking, positive and supportive. For many, she was the perfect example of what it means to be a nurse. Marilyn sadly passed away in November 2013 and this award has been established by her colleagues in her memory. The recipient of this award has completed Level 1 of the Nursing - BScN (McMaster) program and is hardworking, knowledgeable and prepared to learn, and demonstrates caring to peers and others. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Nursing (BScN)
Mark Bramer Bursary	The Mark Bramer Bursary was established to help students who need financial assistance to complete their studies successfully.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Mary Lindsey Farr Endowed Scholarshp for Engineering	This endowed award fund has been established by Cathy Farr in support of students in Conestoga’s School of Engineering. Cathy credits her mother, Mary Farr, with her belief in the importance of life-long learning. Cathy was the first in her family to attend a post-secondary institution and wants to assist students in achieving their dreams.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	All engineering programs
Mary Pickles Memorial Award	Mary Kathleen Pickles was born in Kitchener on April 11, 1983. Diagnosed with Edward’s Syndrome, she suffered multiple significant developmental and physical challenges. Mary lived at home until the age of 11 when she moved to the Sunbeam Residential Development Centre and later to its affiliated Zeller Group Home. Although Mary could not speak, her non-verbal communication skills were excellent and she charmed everyone with her smile and happy personality. During her years with Sunbeam, Mary was privileged to be cared for by outstanding staff, with primary care provided by personal support workers. Despite her limitations, she led an active and happy life supported with much care and love by her extended Sunbeam family. Mary died on September 23, 2011, at the age of 28. The Mary Pickles Memorial Award recognises a student who will become an outstanding caregiver in the field of personal support. The recipient of this award must demonstrate financial need and a commitment, understanding and passion for quality care in their practicum placement.	$400	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Massilly North America - Millwright Award of Excellence	The Massilly North America - Millwright Award of Excellence was created to recognize a student in their second year of the Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright program who has financial need and demonstrates academic excellence.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright
Mastercraft Award	In 1980, past-president Kenneth E. Hunter established the Mastercraft Award to recognize student achievement of excellence in program-related skills. The recipients of this award are judged by industry professionals at the Tech@Work Showcase as the best overall project on the following criteria: first impression, innovation, creativity, skill and quality.	$1,000	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology	Winter, Spring	Open
May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary	The May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary was established to help a student in financial need who is currently enrolled in the Social Service Worker program.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Social Service Worker
McConnell Family Marketing Bursary	The McConnell Family Marketing Bursary is given to encourage a worthy student in the Business Administration - Marketing program by helping pay tuition, living and academic expenses. The recipient of this award must demonstrate academic success, a sincere interest in the field of marketing, and a positive work ethic.	$5,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Marketing
Menno S. Martin Contractor Ltd. Bursary	Founded in 1942, Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited is a design/build renovation company, specializing in residential renovations, additions, restorations and some light commercial projects. Based in St. Jacobs, Ontario, the company services Waterloo Region and surrounding areas and is comprised of a professional team of project managers and trades people. This bursary was established to provide financial aid to a student who is committed to a career in the residential and light commercial construction occupation. The recipient of this bursary is a student completing their first year of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who demonstrates academic success, is a team player, a caring individual, and has a positive attitude and work ethic.	$2,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Carpentry and Renovation Technician
Michael Harris and Jon Olinski Leadership in Management Endowed Academic Grant	As graduates of the program, Mike Harris and Jon Olinksi used the skills they learned to improve life for Conestoga students through their involvement in student government at the local, provincial and national level as executive members of Conestoga Students Inc. and the College Student Alliance. Their involvement in political activities continues today. They feel that it is important to give back to the college that helped them launch their careers and prepare them for future challenges.	$500	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Management
Michael Racheter Robotics and Automation Scholarship Award	This scholarship fund has been established by the family of Michael Racheter through Conestoga College in honour of him and the Robotics and Automation Program from which Michael himself graduated with honours in 2006. Michael knew from an early age that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle who were both prominent engineers - a calling to which he set out and accomplished by being hired by ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. in Cambridge as a mechanical designer, the same year he graduated from Conestoga. Tragically, in July of 2016, Michael, along with a fellow co-worker, died in a car accident. The recipient of this award is a student who is entering their third year of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program and demonstrates academic success and leadership through community involvement.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Co-op)
Michael V. Morris Memorial Award	This award has been established in honour of Michael V. Morris, a Public Relations diploma program enthusiast and loving father of a Conestoga College graduate. May this award inspire students to reach for the stars and make a considerable impact along the way. The recipient of this award is a public relations student who has demonstrated academic success, a positive attitude, and involvement and passion for the not-for-profit sector.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Public Relations Diploma; Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours); Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours)
Mike McClements Skills Award	This award was established to honor Mike McClement's upon his retirement. This award is given to a student who has excelled in a technical program and has either a) competed for Conestoga in the Skills Ontario and/or National Skills competition and has qualified to compete at the National or World level, or b) has achieved a high ranking at the regional skills competition in a technical program, and is enrolled at Conestoga.	$200	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Mike Suljak Memorial Construction Award	Mike Suljak was born in Croatia and immigrated to Canada in 1964. He eventually established M.S. Custom Contractors Ltd., a successful residential concrete foundation and flooring firm that was based in Kitchener and serviced home builders based in Waterloo Region and Guelph. During the early days of his career, Mike overcame many obstacles, none of which was greater than the fact that when he landed in Canada, he could not read write, or speak English. This disadvantage did not deter Mike. His clients quickly found that this perceived deficiency was made up by hard work, attention to detail and commitment to provide a quality product. But above all, Mike prided himself as being honest with all his clients. In 1980, Mike’s company exclusively began to build custom homes. As a home builder, Mike was loyal to his many subcontractors, and that relationship was reciprocated. Many of these trades, plumbers, electricians, drywallers, bricklayers, HVAC and others, worked for M.S. Custom Contractors for 20 years and more. This award is given to a second-year student in the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Carpentry and Renovation Technician
MTE Consultants Inc. Endowed Award	MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing services in engineering, building science, land surveying, environmental science and more. Founded in 1985 in Southern Ontario, it is proud to have helped shape the regions in which it works and lives for over three decades, aligning with their clients to improve the communities of friends, families, and neighbours. They are more than engineering. They are passionate, collaborative and authentic people with a firm commitment to the communities in which they work and live. Being an employee-owned company, they are driven by a shared sense of accountability and dedication knowing that their client’s success is our success. This award has been established by MTE Consultants Inc. to encourage and recognize students who are committed to academic achievement and succeeding in a program-related career.	$750	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Environmental - Civil Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology; Environmental Engineering Applications; Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Mullan Family Bursary	Kevin and Elaine Mullan were long-term employees at Conestoga. Their children, Devin and Jillian, both attended the Doon campus daycare from infancy until they started elementary school. Through interactions at the daycare, the family became very aware of some of the challenges faced daily by single parents who were also full-time students carrying the full load of a student. The establishment of this bursary is the family's way of giving back to Conestoga and assisting the most important people, students with needs, to successfully complete their studies and start their careers.	$750	All Schools	Winter	All
Murphy Power Engineering Advancement Award	This award was established to support a student graduating from the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class program to continue their studies in the 3rd Class program.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class
Natalie Maaden Laser & Spa Award	The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has completed their first year of Conestoga's Esthetician program in good academic standing. The recipient exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies, demonstrates leadership in the classroom and has received positive feedback from their field placement.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Esthetician
Nathan Lavoie Culinary Memorial Award	This award is established in memory of Nathan Lavoie, a student who came to Conestoga to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Nathan was enrolled in the Culinary Management Program and his passion was cooking. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management who demonstrates a true passion, positive attitude, hard work, dedication to cooking and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts, and who has demonstrated a commitment to community volunteerism.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall	Culinary Management (Co-op)
NEO Architecture Inc. Studio Award	NEO Architecture is committed to enhancing the public and private realms through the design of environmentally and socially sustainable spaces, translating the needs of clients and users into built form. Since 1946, they have distinguished themselves as a leader in the design and delivery of state-of-the-art institutional, educational and corporate facilities. This award has been established by NEO to encourage and recognize a student in the APFM program who demonstrates strong design ambition and judgment in the development of their studio work, and exhibits promise for success in an architecture-related career.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Project and Facility Management (Co-op)
NEO Architecture Inc. Year One Studio Award	Presented to a full-time student in the four-year Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program in good academic standing, the NEO Architecture Inc. Year One Studio award recognizes a student who has achieved top grades for their individual projects in the previous year's Studio I and Studio II courses. In addition to their academic accomplishments, the recipient will have demonstrated an aptitude for architectural design through their individual first-year studio projects.	$750	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours), Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Nestlé Youth Development Entrance Bursary	George Vezza is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient, and 1983 graduate of Conestoga's Business Admin - Marketing program. His rise through the ranks of food service giant Nestlé started with the top Canadian sales award the year after his college graduation. Over the next four decades, he reinvented Nestlé's sales and marketing in 35 countries, reviving underperforming markets, injecting sales leaders into decision-making roles and helping Nestlé Europe surpass pre-COVID sales numbers. George's greatest legacy is the launch of Nestlé's digital customer relation platform – the first in the world and since adopted by the entire global team. He is a champion of next-generation leaders through the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or hospitality competition and a mentor to hundreds of young professionals. The recipient of this award is a student who has been successful in their first term of eligible Business and Engineering & Technology programs, with no academic offenses and has demonstrated financial need. They assume a leadership role in the classroom, with preference given to a mature student who has overcome obstacles and challenges in order to enter post-secondary education.	$1,000	Business, Engineering & Technology	Fall	Construction Eng Techy-Arch; Bachelor Interior Design; BAT - Architecture Proj Fac Mgmt; BBA - International Business Mgt; Packaging Eng Technician; Environmental Building Sciences; Business - International Business; Structural Packaging Design & Mgt
New World Momentum Scholarship	New World Momentum, an employment agency based in Waterloo Region, established this scholarship to bridge the gap between the number of skilled trades jobs and the number of available qualified trade workers. They pride themselves on maintaining honest and ethical business practices and strive to match the best employees with the best employers. The New World Momentum Scholarship recognizes a full-time student registered in a skilled trades (construction or industrial) post-secondary program at Conestoga who is in good standing with no academic offences and has achieved a minimum program average of 75 per cent. In addition, the recipient is a well-rounded individual who embraces diverse experiences and opportunities for continuous growth.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Spring
Nick Heibein APFM Trailblazer Award	This award has been established in honour of Nick Heibein and in celebration of Nick’s Alumni of Distinction award. This award will support a student in their final year of the Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture, Project & Facility Management program, who demonstrates leadership in the classroom, in the community, and surrounding industry through their involvement with professional organizations such as IFMA. The highly motivated recipient must be working towards a career in corporate real estate and demonstrate their commitment to advancing the quality of their workplace as they support the performance and prosperity of their organization. The criteria of this award reflect Nick’s passion for supporting the success of others while striving for excellence in his own career, and his innovative contributions to the corporate real estate industry.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project and Facility Management
OACETT GVC Honourable Mention Award	The OACETT Grand Valley Chapter (GVC) Honourable Mention Awards recognize outstanding Best of Program technical/technological projects that receive second place in Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology and School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology's tech showcases. The recipients are teams who demonstrate exceptional engineering skill, creative problem-solving, and innovative technical thinking.	$500	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology	Winter, Spring
Ontario Agri-Food Technologies Biotechnology Technician Student Leadership Award	This award is given to a second-year student in the Biotechnology Technician program who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies, as well as provides leadership to other students in the program through mentoring and teamwork. Students may be nominated for this award by their peers or program faculty.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Biotechnology Technician
Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council "Roads Scholarship"	The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council established this award to support students registered (full-time) in MPT - Heavy Duty Equipment Operator (Co-op) and Repair programs. Two scholarships will be awarded; one to the student with the highest academic achievement in the program, and the second to a student who demonstrates strong technical skills and works well with others, as determined by the program area.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Techician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Co-op); Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association Award	This award, provided by the Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association, is given to a student in the Respiratory Therapy program that demonstrates a desire to enter the home care workplace upon graduation.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Respiratory Therapy
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships	This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. The recipient of this award is a first-year student in an accredited engineering program who has demonstrated academic achievement in high school, as well as leadership, volunteerism or participation in extra-curricular activities.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Gold Medal	This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Gold Medal will be awarded annually to a fourth-year graduating student enrolled in a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accredited program within the School of Engineering & Technology who has achieved academic excellence by obtaining the highest standing in the final examinations and who intends to become a professional engineer.	gold medal	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarships	This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed at least one year of an accredited engineering program and demonstrates a high engineering aptitude, leadership qualities, superior volunteerism, and participation in extracurricular activities.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCI) Award	The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is an association of more than 180 leading Canadian suppliers to the nuclear industry in Canada and foreign markets. OCNI companies manufacture major equipment and components, and provide engineering services to CANDU and light water reactor (LWR) plants in domestic and offshore markets. The OCNI Education and Skills Committee has decided to support Conestoga’s student award programs and to make college students aware of good job opportunities within Ontario’s nuclear supply chain. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection program who has demonstrated academic success and has financial need.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection
Ori Siegel Graduating Award	This award is subscribed by the Class of ’81, Conestoga Radio and Television, and friends and family to honour the memory of Ori Siegel. Ori was highly regarded for his personal support of his classmates and students and their endeavours and his passionate love of music and theatre. The recipient of this award is a full-time graduating student from the Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program who demonstrates a passion for music and theatre, has outstanding team player qualities, and contributes to the program by helping others.	$1,000	Creative Industries	Winter	Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production
OTA/PTA Fieldwork Endowed Award	This award is intended to support student success as students complete their final pre-graduate clinical fieldwork experience in the OTA & PTA program. The recipient of this award must demonstrate a passion for their career choice.	Varies	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant
Paladin Security Professionalism in Community Safety Award	This award is given annually to a student in the Protection, Security and Investigation, Police Foundations, and Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training programs who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies. The recipients will have demonstrated superior practice-related skills, strong service orientation, and notable professionalism. Recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI); Police Foundations; Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
Paragon Security Leadership Award	Paragon Security is proud to be participating in the support of our future industry leaders. Throughout the past years, Paragon Security has benefited from hiring students and graduates of the Police Foundations program, and beginning this year, the Protection, Security and Investigation program. We feel it is important to give back to those who help us to succeed and this is why we are offering these awards to one member of each program who has shown outstanding professionalism and leadership, as well as high marks in Security Guard Fundamentals.	$500	Community Services	Spring	Protection, Security and Investigation; Police Foundations
Patricia (Pat) Legault Memorial Award for 'The Art of Nursing'	Pat dedicated 19 of 60 years as a nurse and nurse educator to improving the education of nurses in Waterloo region. She was passionate about person-centered care long before it was in vogue. She believed holistic care and caring were the most important aspects of nursing, and her curriculum and caring for her students demonstrated this. This award is presented to the student at University Gates who consistently demonstrates caring, individualizes care for each patient, maintains the privacy and dignity of each patient, and demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the patient.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Practical Nursing
Paul Cardinal Memorial Bursary	This award was established to honour the memory of Dr. Paul Cardinal, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 56. Through his employment with Blackberry, Paul valued the skills, knowledge, and work ethic demonstrated by Conestoga students in the Electronics Engineering Technology-Telecommunications Systems program. The recipient of this award is a student in second-year or third-year of Electronics Engineering Technology-Telecommunications Systems who demonstrates academic success, is a team player and displays a positive attitude.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Electronics Engineering Technology
Paul Ottmann Culinary Arts Award for Excellence	The Paul Ottmann Culinary Arts Award for Excellence was established to support a student who demonstrates a true passion for the culinary arts and who intends to build a career in the industry. This award was created to encourage a student registered in a Hospitality & Culinary Arts program to continue to build their knowledge and skills by having the opportunity to experience the culinary arts in a different country. The successful recipient of this award demonstrates strong academic achievement, shows initiative and motivation, and is registered to attend the Bocuse Alliance Summer Program in France.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Spring
Paul Sapounzi Award - Adaptive Reuse - Studio V	This award has been established by +VG to encourage and recognize a student in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program, who demonstrates excellence in the Studio V - Adaptive Reuse course. Paul Sapounzi, architect, is senior a partner with +VG, specializing in adaptive reuse heritage projects. This award is given to the student that has achieved the highest grade in Studio V - Adaptive Reuse.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Project Facility Management
Peel Plastic Products Limited Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship	The Peel Plastic Products Limited Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship recognizes leadership and academic achievement for students entering Year 1 of the Packaging Engineering Technician program (two-year diploma). It was through the financial support of scholarships that the founder of Peel Plastics, William Troost, was able to earn his engineering degree. It is with great pride that the Troost family are able to pay this forward and support the next generation of Canadian packaging professionals.	$2,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Packaging Engineering Technician
Penalta Group - Distinction in Construction and Project Costing Award	The Penalta Group - Distinction in Construction and Project Costing Award was created by two dedicated Penalta leaders, proud graduates of Conestoga College's Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) program, who experienced firsthand the value and depth of the APFM curriculum. This award serves to give back to the school that shaped their professional success. By offering this recognition, Penalta Group seeks to inspire and support Studio III students who demonstrate exceptional skill in developing accurate, innovative, and high-quality project costing and design documentation. They recognize that careful planning, attention to detail, and the seamless coordination of project components are essential to the success of any construction project. Penalta Group aims to prepare the next generation of industry leaders committed to excellence and quality, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their potential. The recipients, who share the award's funds, are full-time students enrolled in the second year of the APFM program within the School of Engineering & Technology. The successful students will have completed the end of class assignment in Studio III (DSGN72110) and received top marks according to a pre-determined set of criteria, which include demonstration of exceptional skill in developing accurate, innovative, and high-quality project costing and design documentation. Recipients must be in good academic standing with no academic offenses and be returning for their third year in the APFM program.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Peter Findlay Woodworking Materials Bursary	Established in 1996, the Peter Findlay Woodworking Materials Bursary is awarded to a woodworking technician or technology student with high achievement in the first-year materials course who demonstrates financial need.	Several Awards valued up to $1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Peter Findlay Woodworking Scholarship	Created in 2014 by Peter Findlay, long-time professor of AutoCAD and product design courses, this award is presented annually to a student in the woodworking technology or technician program who is judged by faculty to have demonstrated a commitment to their program, and who has achieved a high overall average at the end of their first semester.	Up to $1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
Peter Karwowski Memorial Broadcasting Award	Peter Karwowski had a passion for broadcasting which led him to Conestoga College. Although he did not spend his entire career in the broadcasting field, it was always close to his heart. This award is being given in his memory so that the same passion can burn bright in the future generations of Conestoga College Broadcasting students. The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering their second year of Conestoga's Broadcast Radio program who demonstrates leadership and a true passion for the industry.	$500	Creative Industries	Spring	Broadcast - Radio
Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd. Renovation Technician Award	The renovation industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled carpenters and apprentices. The students hired from the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program have proven to be knowledgeable in practical skills and safety issues, with good communication skills. By supporting the program with this award and, as a Program Advisory Committee member, we are a creating a long-term win-win-win situation: a win for the students, a win for our company and a win for our community. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has demonstrated academic success.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Carpentry and Renovation Technician
President's Ambassador Scholarship	The President's Ambassadors are a select group of student leaders who connect with Conestoga's valued partners, alumni, friends, staff, and volunteers. Through sharing their unique stories and experiences as students, President's Ambassadors validate the philanthropic contributions and commitments of those who generously support the Conestoga community and our students. Being an ambassador affords a select, diverse group of students a distinct opportunity to excel as leaders, fostering meaningful relationships between partners and friends of Conestoga. The recipient is a President's Ambassador in good academic standing, with demonstrated professionalism when representing Conestoga both on and off campus. They have expressed gratitude through personalized thank you notes or video messages, provided support at campus events involving partners, alumni, volunteers, and staff, and demonstrated a strong sense of community, punctuality, and responsibility.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter
Pride in Education Award	Education and skills development should be inclusive and open to all. This award has been established by two members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It aims to promote a welcoming environment at Conestoga College where queer and trans people can feel safe, supported, and valued. The recipient of this award is a student registered full-time in any program with a gender-diverse identity (such as two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer) who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to students who are Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized. Note: At the request of the donors, the recipient of this award will remain anonymous and not be published in Conestoga's Convocation Guide.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter
Princess Auto Foundation Bursary	Princess Auto Foundation has created a bursary program to support students in trades and engineering programs. The bursaries are given to students who have demonstrated financial need, and are successfully progressing through the program with a strong probability for career success.	$2,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Trade and Engineering Technology Programs as defined in terms and conditions
Princess Auto Foundation Endowed Award	The purpose of the fund is to provide annual awards for students registered in Conestoga’s Motive Power programs who demonstrate academic excellence, are team players, help others and demonstrate financial need.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair;
PROfur Acera Scholarship	The PROfur Acera Scholarship recognises and supports aspiring pet grooming professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical skill and a committed, positive attitude. Established by PROfur by Acera Insurance — a trusted partner to groomers and grooming businesses for over 20 years — the scholarship celebrates students who embody the values of professionalism, dedication, and leadership in the grooming industry. Their mission is to empower the next generation of grooming professionals and foster ambassadors who will elevate and advance the standards of care within the pet grooming community. The recipient of this award is a full-time student graduating from Conestoga’s Pet Grooming program who is a leader among their peers, supports the program’s success, shows outstanding teamwork qualities, promotes inclusivity, and contributes to a positive and welcoming environment by assisting others.	$750	Community Services	Fall, Winter	Pet Grooming
ProResp Graduate Award	The award demonstrates ProResp's commitment to the future of the respiratory therapy profession and recognizes a graduating student from Conestoga's Respiratory Therapy program who shows high potential for creating a positive impact in the lives of patients and the profession. Nominated by a Preceptor during their work-integrated learning placement, the recipient demonstrates motivation, initiative, reliability, dependability, responsibility, independence, cooperation, communication and a good attitude.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Respiratory Therapy
ProVantage Robotics and Automation Legacy Award	This award was established by the ProVantage Automation Team. Peter Graham, president, and many ProVantage employees are graduates of Conestoga College and believe in the hard work and dedication of its graduating students. The recipient of this award is a graduating student of Conestoga's Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program who has strengths in both programming and design. Additionally, the recipient is a team player who demonstrates attributes of leadership, drive, and integrity, and is academically well rounded.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)
QCsolver Supply Chain Information Systems Award	The QCsolver Supply Chain Information Systems Award is presented to a Supply Chain and Operations Management or Purchasing student team who utilizes advanced information systems to solve business problems. The system design must be functional, reliable, usable and include both MS Excel spreadsheet and MS Access database management techniques. The recipients of this award are selected by the program faculty.	$500	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management; Business - Purchasing
R. McIver Bridging Bursary	The R. McIver Bridging Bursary was developed to recognize and support students who pursue full-time studies at Conestoga College after successfully completing Academic Upgrading.	$750	All Schools	Winter	All certificate and diploma programs
Rae Murphy Memorial Award	This award is in memory of Rae Murphy who taught journalism at Conestoga College for more than 20 years. It is awarded to a student entering their second year of the journalism program who demonstrates the spirit of inquiry that Rae exemplified and that he sought to impart both to the students in his classes and to the people he worked with, as well as Rae’s passion for the profession. The recipient is chosen based on their passion and overall quality of work in the newswriting, research and interviewing courses.	$250	Creative Industries	Winter	Journalism
Research Institute for Aging (RIA) Entrance Scholarship	The Research Institute for Aging (RIA) created this award to support students enrolling in Conestoga’s Personal Support Worker program. These scholarships are available to students enrolled in the living classroom at University Gates in Waterloo or Riverside Glen in Guelph. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated a sincere desire to work with and care for seniors through past work or volunteer experience. Students entering the PSW program in the fall term will be invited to apply in August. Students entering the PSW program in the winter term will be invited to apply in December.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall, Winter	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Retired Practical Nursing Faculty Award	This annual award is sponsored by retired nursing faculty and provides financial support to a student in the Practical Nursing program who is in their fourth term at the Kitchener - Doon campus, and who has demonstrated excellence in the art and science of nursing care.	$150	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Practical Nursing
RHC Excellence Award	RHC has established this award to recognize those individuals who have shown a commitment and desire to achieve outstanding performance in the construction industry. The recipient of this award is an Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology student who demonstrates academic success, outstanding teamwork, innovation and leadership.	$5,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
RHC Fellowship Award	RHC has established this award to recognize those individuals who have shown a commitment and desire to achieve outstanding performance in the construction industry. The recipient of this award is an Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology student who demonstrates financial need, academic success, outstanding teamwork, innovation and leadership.	$5,000	All Schools	Fall	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Rising Beyond Bursary	The ‘Rising Beyond’ Bursary was created to honour the strength, insight, and resilience of neurodivergent women pursuing careers in social services. It recognizes the barriers they have navigated and celebrates the lived experience, deep empathy, and unique perspectives they bring to the helping professions. This award is a tribute to those who continue to show up, speak up, and rise beyond - shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future for all. The recipient of this award is a full-time female-identifying student in their 2nd year of Conestoga’s Social Service Worker program who identifies as neurodivergent, demonstrates financial need and shows commitment to social justice, equity, and advocacy both through their studies and community involvement.	$1,000	Community Services	Fall	Social Service Worker
Robotic Welding Excellence Award	The Robotic Welding Excellence Award is awarded to the student with the highest average mark in ROBO2060: Robotic Fundamentals, ROBO2040: Robotic Programming and ROBO3040: Robotic Welding Programming.	$200	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program
Rogers All News Radio Stations Student Academic Grant	This award was established to support students in their second year of the Journalism program. Two grants are awarded to students based on academic standing, passion, dedication to the profession and financial need.	$1,000	Creative Industries	Winter	Journalism
Rogers All News Radio Stations Student Scholarship	The scholarships are awarded to students based on academic standing, passion and dedication to the profession. Academic standing will be based on grades in the two core radio courses in the second year of the Journalism program: JRN 2120 - Radio News Reporting and Production and JRN 2150 - Radio Newsroom.	$3,000	Creative Industries	Winter	Journalism
Rolmaster Conveyors (1993) Inc. Academic Grant	This award has been established to promote students seeking a career working with metal fabrication. The recipients of this award are students who demonstrates strong academics in the Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering program and the Welding and Fabrication Technician program.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering; Welding and Fabrication Technician
Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Community Service in Nursing Award	This award, created by Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation, is awarded to five students in the third year of the BScN program who have achieved academic success, and who demonstrate a commitment to community service. Recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Nursing (BScN)
Running The Pass Award	Every young restauranteur dreams of running their own kitchen, being in charge of the pass, calling orders, making sure everyone is doing what needs to be done, putting extra pressure when the board is full, and making sure everything comes together smoothly for guests. Running the pass can be extremely stressful, but also rewarding. It takes patience, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure. The recipient of this award is a student in good standing from the Conestoga Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op) program who demonstrates passion and commitment to the culinary arts. They have outstanding team player qualities, a positive attitude towards others, and assume a leadership role among their peers.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op)
Ryan Accessibility Award	This award has been established by Samantha Ryan, the Principal of ABE Factors Inc. (Accessible Built Environment Factors) and graduate of the ACET program, to encourage students to complete their third-year projects with accessibility at the forefront of their designs by correctly applying the barrier-free section of the building code, and going above and beyond to consider universal design principles. This award urges students to discover the impact that inclusivity can have on a design. Accessible buildings can maximize our human performance, promote health and social participation, ensure the safety and protection of people in an emergency, and welcome people of all abilities and disabilities; visible or invisible.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology
Ryan Woods Memorial Award	This award has been established in memory of Ryan Woods, a student in Conestoga's Culinary Management program, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 21. Ryan brought happiness to the lives he touched, always being the first to assist those in need. Ryan discovered his passion for cooking at Conestoga. It is hoped that this award offers a helping hand to a student embarking on a culinary career path, while emphasizing the importance of paying it forward. The recipient of this award is a student completing their first year of the Culinary Management (Co-op) program, who has demonstrated a commitment to academics and compassion through community involvement, volunteering, and helping fellow students.	$700	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary Management
Sahodra Premsukh Memorial Bursary	The Sahodra Premsukh Memorial Bursary was established to assist those returning to school to pursue a career as a personal support worker and to extend gratitude to Conestoga College. This bursary is in honour of Mrs. Premsukh. She was a proud graduate of the PSW program at Conestoga College. Mrs. Premsukh took great pride in her profession and executed her duties with the utmost care, compassion and professionalism. It is her family’s hope that the recipient of the award carries out their duties in a similar manner.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Personal Support Worker (PSW)
Sani Marc Inc. Food Safety Award	Sani Marc Inc. helps customers optimize food quality and safety processes with a preventive methodology and approach developed for the unique risks of this market. This award has been established to recognize students who demonstrate a sincere interest in the industry and a strong understanding of the importance of sanitation in food safety.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology
Savery Bell Masonry Inc. Peer Award	The Savery Bell Masonry Inc. Peer Award has been established to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding teamwork, integrity and a positive attitude throughout the 16-week Brick and Stone Fundamentals program. The recipient of this award is selected by their peers.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Brick and Stone Fundamentals
Schulich Builders Scholarships	Schulich Builders scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields at participating Ontario colleges. Conestoga College is grateful to the Schulich Foundation to be a participating college. Scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) and support the costs of tuition, living expenses, and tools. Schulich Builders scholarship recipients benefit from internal resources at the college to enhance their student experience and assist in their employment within their relevant field in the skilled trades upon graduation. Schulich Builders scholarships aim to recognize and enable Ontario's future skilled trade workers, with an annual investment of over $3 million through top Ontario colleges. For more information, please visitSchulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades.	$40,000	Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques - Brick & Stone; Construction Techniques - Carpentry; Construction Techniques - Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding; Electrical Technician - Industrial; Electrical Techniques; Heating, Refri
Scott Allen Freiburger Environment Award	Scott Freiburger is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. He is the Managing Director and CEO at AET Group, originally founded in 1998 operating under the name Associated Environmental Technologies and renamed to AET Consultants in 2001. As the founding principal of AET, Scott pioneered the design, implementation, and monitoring of solid waste management programs ensuring construction and demolition organizations were in compliance with waste regulations, reduced waste generation and increased waste diversion on site. In 2008, AET Consultants forged a merger with three other environmental consulting companies, which included EcoServices, Integrated Green Building Concepts (IGBC) and Eco2 Systems, to form the AET Group. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the Environmental Engineering Applications or Environmental Building Sciences program who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% with no academic offences, while demonstrating leadership in the classroom and a passion for environmental sustainability (through academics or volunteering in the community).	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Environmental Engineering Applications (Co-op); Environmental Building Sciences
Shantal Taliesha Memorial Award	This award has been established by the friends and family of Shantal Taliesha Myers in honour of her ambitious, fierce and courageous spirit. A champion for social justice, a fashion queen, a fierce and loving presence, Shantal walked the earth with magnificent posture, purpose in her heart and a bounce in her step. In April 2019, just before her 26th birthday, Shantal passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on her daily commute. Shantal had an unspoken power about her. Proud of her Jamaican roots, she strove to be a voice for those who were in need. She had no patience for ignorance or hate, and was never afraid to stand up for what was right. Shantal was driven to make the world a better place for the vulnerable and marginalized, including everyone from fellow women and immigrants, to the LGBTQ+ community and children across the globe. Shantal was also devoted to the arts, culture, and fashion with dreams of an ethical fashion empire fueling her daily life. Her spare time was spent jotting ideas in her journal, one of which was “Silk Vows”, her own ethical fashion line. You could find her at art museums, connecting with her spirituality, practicing self-care, or lifting the spirits of her friends, family and spouse with her intoxicating positive energy and glowing smile. She was a source of comfort, knowledge and advice and an unwavering moral guide for anyone privileged enough to have her in their lives. Shantal graduated from the PR program at Conestoga College with a mission to change the world in a meaningful way. In her memory and honour, we present this award to a student who has completed their first year in the Public Relations diploma or Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours) degree program who can demonstrate the drive and vision to forge their own legacy and will use their public relations skills to advocate in their community for social justice (e.g. women’s, civil, LGBTQ+ rights), and/or to enrich the worlds of art, culture, and fashion. Contribute to theShantal Taliesha Memorial Award fund.	Varies	Business	Winter	Public Relations Diploma; Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours); Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours)
SHE Builds Award	The SHE Builds award was established by Harry and Connie Vogt in partnership with the Grand Valley Construction Association to support and empower women pursuing skilled trades programs at Conestoga College. Recognizing the importance of driving women into the industry, the award seeks to ameliorate barriers facing women when entering and succeeding in the field. SHE Builds is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where female students can thrive, excel, and become leaders in construction. By providing financial assistance, this award helps to alleviate some of the financial burdens of education and training, enabling the recipient to focus on their studies and career development. More than financial aid, the SHE Builds Award is an investment in the future of women in construction, paving the way for the next generation. The recipient of this award is a female-identifying student entering their second year of a Conestoga construction trades program (or bridging from a foundations program to a specialized construction program). As well as being in good academic standing (with a minimum overall average of 75% and no academic offenses), the recipient demonstrates financial need as established through submission of a Winter term General Awards Application. In addition, the recipient is involved in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work (either on campus or in the community) and displays leadership qualities.	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter
Smart Serve Scholarship	This scholarship has been established by Smart Serve Ontario to support students in their pursuit of a career in the hospitality field. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year of a Hospitality or Culinary program, who demonstrates academic excellence, and has completed their Smart Serve certification.	$4,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Fall	Hospitality Management - Hotel & Restaurant; Hospitality & Tourism Management; Culinary Management
Soar as Condors – Community Scholarship Award	The Soar as Condors – Community Scholarship Awards are awarded annually to one male-identifying and one female-identifying athlete who are respected members of the varsity athletics community. These individuals not only contribute to the success of their team and chosen sport, but to the greater Conestoga and Condor community.	$1,000	All Schools	Winter
Social Services Worker Diploma Program award	Funded by a contribution from a recipient of the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award (given to faculty members by their colleagues, peers, and students), the recipient of the Social Services Worker Diploma Program award is a full-time student who has completed their first year of the program and is registered in the second year. They are meeting expectations in placement and the classroom, exemplify the best traits of the program (as demonstrated by humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn) and demonstrate an unassuming, modest sense of themselves as a professional.	$500	Community Services	Winter	Social Service Worker
Stantec Consulting Ltd. Electrical Engineering Technology Award	The recipient of this award is a full-time student from Conestoga's Electrical Engineering Technology program who is entering their third year. In addition to being in good academic standing, they demonstrate community service and involvement on- and/or off-campus.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Electrical Engineering Technology
Staples Professional Interior Design Studio VI Awards	The Staples Professional Interior Design Studio VI Awards celebrate the innovative spirit and dedication of emerging interior design students. These awards highlight Staples Professional's commitment to community engagement, reflecting their dedication to social responsibility and support for local communities. Through these awards, Staples aims to introduce students to the industry, providing them with a unique gateway to explore the dynamic world of contract furniture and to foster interest and passion, inspiring students to pursue careers in interior design and cultivate a new generation of professionals. Recipients of this award are third-year full-time students in Conestoga's Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program who achieved first and second place in the final project for the Interior Design Studio VI – Healthcare course.	$500 - $2,000	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)
Steed Standard Transport Gary Lebold Memorial Scholarship	This scholarship honours the life and legacy of Gary Lebold, who worked with Steed Standard Transport from 1964 until he retired in 2018. For more than 50 years, Gary helped shape the culture and elevated safety and customer service at Steed Standard Transport, where his tenure spanned three generations of Steed family members. Gary grew up on a farm between Shakespeare and Tavistock, Ontario. He started driving at age 18 and continued to drive until his early seventies. His colleagues describe him as a kind-hearted and generous soul who was a visionary, mentor, leader, and thoughtful friend. Gary passed away in 2021. The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering year 3 of Conestoga's Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program, determined by faculty to be the most improved student in the cohort.	$1,000	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Steve Bates Memorial Award	Mr. Steve Bates was born in Guelph, Ontario and worked from a young age with his family for Bates Excavating. Mr. Bates spent most of his career working in and around heavy equipment and for his last five years he worked as a technologist for the Heavy Equipment Operator program at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College. Chris and Kari Woof are pleased to establish this memorial award in his honour. This award is given to a student who demonstrates dedication to their studies, superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements around heavy equipment, has a positive attitude and provides leadership to their peers. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$300	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heavy Construction Equipment Operator
Student Excellence in Business	Established to recognize and encourage good attendance, resulting in student success, the recipient of this award is a full-time international student completing their first year of Conestoga’s Business – Marketing (2242) or Business Administration – Marketing (0013) programs. They must be in good academic standing with no academic offences, have a strong attendance record and have submitted assignments on time. Selected by School of Business faculty members, preference will be given to a student who demonstrates volunteerism either on or off campus and contributes to the success of the program by helping others.	$600	Business	Winter	Business – Marketing; Business Administration – Marketing
Student Success General Arts and Science Award (Brantford)	Debbie Cox a long time Liberal Studies faculty member, who was committed to teaching student success, established the Student Success Award to recognize and support students who pursue a full-time, post-secondary program at Conestoga College after successful completion of the General Arts & Science Certificate/Diploma program and who are in of need financial assistance to apply to college.	$100	Interdisciplinary Studies	Winter	General Arts & Science
Sunil Rajapaksege Scholarship	Throughout Sunil Rajapaksege's educational journey, he was privileged to receive many scholarships and other financial supports which helped him achieve his professional career goals. In honour and recognition of the kindness he's been shown, Sunil created the Sunil Rajapaksege Scholarship to help a student in Conestoga's Strategic Global Business Management program, where he taught as a professor. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has achieved the highest overall GPA after their second term.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Strategic Global Business Management
Supply Chain Management Association Ontario Endowed Academic Grant	This award has been established by the Supply Chain Management Association Ontario to recognize students who express a commitment to entering the strategic supply chain management profession.	$1,000	Business	Winter	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Supporting Careers in the Skilled Trades: The Arrowsmith Family Award	The Arrowsmith Family is committed to supporting apprenticeship and skilled trades training as a valuable form of post-secondary education. As a core part of their values, the Arrowsmith Family believes apprenticeship supports the development of a highly skilled, safe and productive skilled trades workforce. Committed to lifelong learning, the Arrowsmith Family supports skills development and striving to meet one's professional and personal goals. The bursary aims to remove financial barriers for registered apprentices or students in skilled trades programs so they can progress and complete their programs. The Arrowsmith Family is proud to support apprentices and skilled trades students in the Waterloo Region, where the Arrowsmith sisters, Emily and Sarah, grew up. The recipient of this award is a full-time domestic student registered as an apprentice or enrolled in a 1 or 2-year diploma program within Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship. Academic achievement may be considered in the selection process. Preference will be given to students who are registered apprentices. The successful recipient, who demonstrates financial need, has maintained a minimum academic average of 65%.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall
Syngenta Canada Inc. Exceptional Laboratory Technician Award	Syngenta Canada Inc. created this award to recognize a student who demonstrates exceptional knowledge and skills in the laboratory. The recipient of this award, nominated by faculty, is a student graduating from Conestoga's Biotechnology Technician program who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies and, in the lab, behaves professionally at all times.	$500	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Biotechnology Technician
Tandi’s Kitchen Culinary Management Award	Tandiwe Magama is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. Tandiwe (Tandy) graduated from Conestoga College in 2016 with a diploma from the Occupational/Physiotherapy Therapist Assistant program. After graduation, Tandy worked in her desired and fulfilling field until she could no longer ignore her love of cooking. Tandy hung up her scrubs for Chef's whites and returned to Conestoga, completing her diploma in Culinary Arts in 2022. Tandy's innate ability to create sumptuous and healthy dishes was nurtured by her Conestoga professors. Her passion and talent were so conspicuous that when it came time to begin her co-op, she had many offers from food establishments wanting to work with her, as they recognized her existing talent. Being family oriented, Tandy decided to accept an offer from the Old Marina Restaurant so that she could stay in Ontario with the rest of her family. Tandy joined the amazing team as a food preparation cook and supervisor. Tandy's leaders at the restaurant empowered and encouraged her to assist in creating and updating this historic restaurant's menu, which was an incredible learning and development opportunity for her. Tandy's time at the Old Marina Restaurant came to a premature end when the restaurant unfortunately burned down. Shortly after, Aramark Canada offered Tandy an opportunity she could not refuse. Tandy was offered to join the culinary team at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC). She soon began to coach and mentor new staff, while assisting the team in creating new menus. Tandy has also found time outside of her work at TMMC to become an entrepreneur. Tandy has dug deep to create "Tandi's Kitchen" - a catering company. Tandy's offerings are influenced by her worldly culinary experiences, and, in particular, her Southern African heritage. She makes pre-made meals and specialized menus per clients' requests. Tandy continues to make her mark in the Ontario culinary space. She is looking to expand her business beyond her renowned reputation in the KW area. The Old Marina Restaurant owners have expressed interest in her rejoining their culinary team should the restaurant reopen. The recipient of this award is a student in the Culinary Management program who has an average of 75% or higher after their first year, demonstrates a positive attitude and has strong attendance while being a team player, is committed to their studies and isn't afraid to ask questions while helping others to succeed.	$1,000	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary Management
TD Financial Group Endowed Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice	This award was established to recognize students in the School of Health & Life Sciences who demonstrate exceptional attributes and behaviours of interprofessional practice in their final lab and practicum experiences. The recipients of this award deomonstrate teamwork, support for their peers, superior communication skills, a positive attitude and leadership.	Up to $300	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	All Health & Life Science programs
The Agromart Group Graduating Award	This award has been established to recognize the accomplishments of a student graduating from the Agricultural Equipment Operator program. The Agromart Group believes in further education for students and recognizes the importance of agriculture and farming throughout Canada. As Eastern Canada’s leading supplier of Crop Inputs our retail locations work directly with growers to help farmers feed the world.	$1,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Agricultural Equipment Operator
The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Scholarship	This award has been established by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction to support students in the Structural Steel Management and Detailing program. Recipients are selected by program faculty.	$2,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall, Winter	Structural Steel Management and Detailing (Co-op)
The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic of Waterloo Nursing Achievement Award	Dr. Robert Shenker and The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic's passion is helping people, a passion they pursue as one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body contouring procedures, Dr. Shenker and his partners at The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, spearheaded the establishment of a regional plastic surgery practice that serves Guelph, London, Ontario's Tri-Cities and beyond. Dr. Shenker has been a guest speaker at Conestoga on a number of occasions and has established this award to give back to the community. The recipient of this award is a BScN student who has achieved a minimum 80% average in Year 2 or Year 3 of their program, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers, contribute to the success of the program by helping others, display the professional qualities and behaviours expected of a registered nurse, and displays an interest and aptitude in issues relating to patient safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.	Full cost of tuition and books, up to a maximum of $10,000	Health & Life Sciences	Spring	Nursing (BScN)
The Elizabeth Ledwell Nursing Care of Children Award	This award has been established by colleagues and friends of Elizabeth Ledwell in celebration of her retirement. The recipient of this award is a student in their third or fourth year of the BScN program who has demonstrated leadership in the care of children.	To be confirmed	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing - BScN, RPN to BScN
The FIO Automotive Robotics and Automation Co-op award	The FIO Automotive Robotics and Automation Co-op award was established by FIO Automotive of Stratford in order to support the problem-solving nature of the MET: Robotics and Industrial Automation Program and help students realize how important it is to be able to see a problem and develop a solution to overcome the problem efficiently. The successful recipient is a student who has completed year one and a co-op work term of the MET: Robotics and Industrial Automation program (co-op option) and is proceeding to year two with a minimum overall average of 70%. Eligible students will be invited to submit a 500 word essay which demonstrates an understanding of the value of co-op education and describes both why they have chosen Robotics and Automation as a career and valuable lessons they have learned about working within a company	$500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Co-op)
The FIO Automotive Troubleshooter Award	The FIO Automotive Troubleshooter Award was established by FIO Automotive of Stratford in order to support the problem-solving nature of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program and help students realize how important it is to be able to see a problem and develop a solution to overcome the problem efficiently. The successful recipient of this award is chosen by the program area and is a student who has completed their second year of the program with a minimum overall average of at least 70% including a minimum 80% attendance rate for labs and classes. In addition, they will have continually demonstrated outstanding troubleshooting skills, enthusiasm for new challenges and a desire to find the source of difficulties.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation
The Inspire HER STEM Leadership Award	The Inspire HER STEM Leadership Award has been established to celebrate the exceptional achievements of female students in the field of STEM who exemplify extraordinary leadership abilities and demonstrate a remarkable commitment to academic excellence. The recipient of this esteemed award is a full-time student who identifies as female, and is registered in years 2, 3 or 4 of a Conestoga School of Engineering & Technology program. They will have achieved outstanding academic results and made a significant impact in their community through their leadership - inspiring and empowering others to pursue careers in STEM. Consideration will be given to students who volunteer their time for Go ENG Girl and ETT4W.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Spring
The Journey to Knowledge Award	This award has been established by a Recreation and Leisure alumna in gratitude for the support received from the college and the program coordinators of Recreation and Leisure Services. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year of the Recreation and Leisure program, who is an outstanding team player, contributes to the success of the program by helping others, and demonstrates a positive attitude.	$500	Community Services	Fall	Recreation and Leisure Services
The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary	The Joyce Family Foundation was established by Ronald V. Joyce (1930-2019). Best known as the legendary Canadian behind the success of the Tim Hortons franchise, Ron stood with a strong work ethic and business acumen, and his passion for helping young Canadians reflected a deep-rooted sense of responsibility to his community. Scholarship recipients are domestic students entering eligible 2- and 3-year programs in the Schools of Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship, and Health & Life Sciences. Candidates must have graduated from an Ontario high school within the past three years, demonstrate significant financial need, and have overcome obstacles and adversity. Preference will be given to those with no other avenues of funding (including government support) and to residents of Waterloo Region. The Joyce Family Foundation requires students to commit to working with a mentor in an extracurricular activity for the entirety of their program. Renewal payments (twice annually) are conditional upon recipients reporting on this involvement. (Conestoga will contact recipients regarding on-campus mentorship opportunities and renewal requirements.)	$4,000	Engineering & Technology, Health & Life Sciences, Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall, Winter	Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial; Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship); Electrician - Industrial (Apprenticeship); Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance; General Constructio
The Lighthouse Award	The Lighthouse Award, established in recognition of a 2024 Alumni of Distinction, recognizes a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and, like a lighthouse, stands resilient in the face of adversity. Through their quiet strength, they offer guidance, hope, and stability to others, all while remaining committed to their own journey of growth and learning. The award is intended to provide meaningful encouragement and support to help the recipient continue their educational journey. It honors the strength, integrity, and perseverance that define true leadership in the face of adversity. The recipient is registered in a 2- or 3-year engineering technology program within Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology. This award recognizes a student who leads not with noise, but with presence – someone who rises through adversity, stays true to their values, and lifts others as they climb.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall
The Luke Redman Legacy Award	Luke Harrison Redman died in a tragic workplace accident on June 27, 2019, when he fell through a skylight to the cement floor below. Although he had taken the “At Heights Training”, he could not have predicted the chain of events leading up to his death at twenty-six years old. The Redman family and friends are hopeful that by providing funding for “At Heights Training”, greater awareness and safety can be achieved in the workplace. Luke was a kind, caring person and it is fitting that his legacy is to help protect others.	$120	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	All Construction Trades Programs
Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary	Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo (TAL-KW) is a non-profit, independent organization operated by a voluntary board of directors. Members are generally retirees interested in post-secondary learning experiences. This bursary is awarded to a student in a full-time health-related program who demonstrates an interest in working with and/or advocating for seniors and demonstrates academic success.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Paramedic; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Fitness & Health Promo; Nutrition & Food Service Mgt; Personal Support Worker; Nursing (BScN)Practical Nursing; Diploma RPN to BScN
Tom and Nathan Incledon Memorial Award	Established in 2002 at The Guelph Community Foundation, and in loving memory of Tom and Nathan Incledon, this award recognizes the dedication, devotion, love and care nurses contribute to our community. This award is given annually to a BScN student who demonstrates passion and a commitment to nursing and a positive work ethic, while maintaining academic success.	$2,500	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing (BScN)
Toromont Safe Student Award	Toromont has established this award to recognize safe student conduct. Recognition of safe conduct is a key component of the profession and the more students have this engrained in their workplace standards, the better. The recipient of this award is a student in the Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair program who exhibits superior attention to detail, and knowledge of safety requirements while working in all shop environments. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company Electrical Engineering Technology/Energy Systems Engineering Technology Achievement Award	Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company created this award to recognize a student completing their first year, who demonstrates academic success, a genuine interest and passion for the field, a willingness to work hard, a positive attitude and assists their peers. The recipient is selected by program faculty.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technician; Electrical Engineering Technology; Energy Systems Engineering Technology
Trades Pathfinder Initiative (TPI) Award	Understanding what you want in a career can be taxing, confusing, and difficult. Many individuals struggle for years with whether they have chosen the right career, yet changing careers is never easy. The uncertainty and risk associated with this large transition may deter or prevent individuals from achieving happiness. The Trades Pathfinder Initiative (TPI) Award has been established to assist and support those moving to the trades after graduating from an unrelated program. The donors have first-hand experience with career changes, appreciate the growing need for blue-collar workers, and hope the TPI Awards will support students in this journey. The recipients of this award are first-year domestic students who previously graduated from a non-trade related post-secondary degree or diploma with a minimum average of 75% before registering in a multi-year Conestoga program in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. The recipients are supportive team players who go above and beyond in the shop and believe that a career in the trades is better suited to them than their previous course of study.	$1,500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall, Winter
Trillium Automobile Dealers Association Award	Trillium Automobile Dealers Association created this award to recognize the graduating student with the highest overall average in each of the following programs: Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair, Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service, and Business - Marketing.	$1,000	Business, Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair; Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service; Business - Marketing
Turkstra Lumber Scholarship	This scholarship is made possible by a donation from Peter and Karen Turkstra and the Turkstra Lumber Company who, by their generosity, will enable students to achieve their academic goals. This scholarship is awarded to students in their first year of a construction or carpentry trade who have demonstrated academic excellence through the admission process and live within 25 km of a Turkstra Lumber location.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Fall	Construction Techniques; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship
Tyler Todd Memorial Entrance Award	This memorial award has been established by family and friends of Pte. Tyler Todd, a fun-loving and hardworking son and friend, who was always willing to help others. Tyler attended Conestoga as a Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training student and was also a volunteer firefighter with the Bright Fire Station. After enlisting with the Canadian Armed Forces, Tyler was deployed to Afghanistan. Sadly, Tyler was killed on Sunday, April 11, 2010 while on patrol with the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry near Kandahar City. The recipient of this award is a student in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program.	$500	Community Services	Fall	Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training
Voll Family Endowed Bursary	Steven and Iveta Voll strongly believe in giving back to the community. Steven Voll has a background in process controls and wants to encourage students to be innovative thinkers and passionate in that area of expertise. To that end, this bursary has been established to help students successfully complete their post-secondary education. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their second year of the Electrical Engineering Technology program who is academically successful, demonstrates leadership amongst their peers, seeks innovative ideas and solutions and has a sincere interest in the field of process control.	$300	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Electrical Engineering Technology
Walker Wood Foundation Bursary	This award has been established by the Walker Wood Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated mainly to the funding of scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada. Two renewable bursaries, valued at $3,000 each, will be awarded to students entering the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Conestoga.	$3,000	Health & Life Sciences	Winter	Nursing (BScN)
Walker Wood Foundation Medical Laboratory Science Bursary	The Walker Wood Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to funding scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada. The recipients of these awards are second-year domestic Medical Laboratory Science students at Conestoga with demonstrated financial need and a high overall average. Preference is given to those who are involved with extracurricular activities and the community.	$4,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Medical Laboratory Science
Walker Wood Foundation Respiratory Therapy Bursary	Established by the Walker Wood Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated mainly to the funding of scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada, the Walker Wood Foundation Respiratory Therapy Bursaries support full-time domestic students in Conestoga's Respiratory Therapy program who have both demonstrated financial need and a high overall program GPA.	$2,000		Winter	Respiratory Therapy
Waterloo Manufacturing Power Engineering Lab Proficiency Award	This award was created to support a student in the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class program who has shown the highest proficiency overall, in all labs related to the Toyota Power Engineering Plant.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class
Waterloo MedTech Healthcare Innovation Award	This award has been established in honour of Laurie Lafleur and in celebration of Laurie’s Alumni of Distinction award. This award will support a student entering their third year of the Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science program who demonstrates dedication to their studies and contributes to the advancement of healthcare innovation in our community. These criteria reflect Laurie’s personal commitment to healthcare innovation and her volunteer work with Waterloo MedTech.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science
Waterloo Region Iron Chef Culinary Award	This award has been established with proceeds from the Iron Chef Culinary competition hosted at Bingemans. Students teamed up with some of the region’s most-respected chefs to create signature dishes to win audience and a panel of judges' votes. The event, which was designed to raise money for scholarships, as well as providing students with the opportunity to work with industry professionals, featured executive chefs and staff from Sole Restaurant, Blackshop Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bingemans, Gusto Catering Company and The Bauer Kitchen. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management who has demonstrated academic success.	$500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Culinary Management
WD-40 Training the Trades Achievement Award	For over 70 years, WD-40 has been one of the most trusted, versatile, and reliable products for those working in industry, trades, and home maintenance. Through the WD-40 Training the Trades Achievement Award, this iconic brand aims to support the next generation of professionals in the Motive Power, Truck and Coach, and Automotive fields, helping students achieve their career goals and succeed in their chosen trades. The recipient of this award is a full-time student registered in eligible programs from Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship. They show dedication to academics, maintain excellent attendance and are an outstanding student. Moreover, they are an exceptional team player who contributes to the success of their program, while exuding commitment and a positive attitude.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	MPF - Auto Service Tech App; MPT - Truck and Coach; Motive Power Techn-Heavy Duty Equip; Motive Power Techn-Automotive Service; MPT - Truck & Coach App; MPF - Automotive Repair; MPT - Heavy Duty Equip Repair; Motive Power Tech-Truck & Coach Repair;
WD-40 Training the Trades Opportunity Award	For over 70 years, WD-40 has been one of the most trusted, versatile, and reliable products for those working in industry, trades, and home maintenance. Through the WD-40 Training the Trades Opportunity Award, this iconic brand aims to support the next generation of professionals in the Motive Power, Truck and Coach, and Automotive fields, helping students achieve their career goals and succeed in their chosen trades. The recipient of this award is a full-time student who is registered in Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship and identifies as belonging to an underrepresented group. They are in good academic standing with no academic offences, and demonstrate that they are an outstanding team player, have a positive attitude towards others and are dedicated to their studies.	$500	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter
Wellington County Road Supervisors Association Endowed Bursary	The Wellington County Road Supervisors Association consists of road superintendents, supervisors, managers and forepersons. The association understands the importance of achieving a post-secondary education and is pleased to be able to provide financial support to students from Wellington County who may otherwise be forced to leave the program. The recipient of this award is a student who is completing their first year of the Civil Engineering Technology program who demonstrates academic success, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers, is an outstanding team player and shows a sincere interest in the field.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Civil Engineering Technology
Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE (Entrance) Bursary	The Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE Bursaries provide financial support to students entering Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood Development programs. The recipients of this bursary are students who show commitment, understanding, a passion for quality childcare and inclusion for young children.	$2,000	Community Services	Fall, Winter	Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE (In-Course) Bursary	Available to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program, the Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE Bursaries aim to provide financial support to students who may otherwise be forced to leave the program.	$2,000	Community Services	Winter	Early Childhood Education : Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)
Wescast Industries Inc. Endowed Academic Grant	Wescast Industries Inc. has established this award to help a Conestoga student succeed in their post-secondary and career goals. This academic grant is given to a student in Mechanical Systems Engineering who demonstrates academic success, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers and demonstrates community involvement through volunteer activities.	$1,000	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering
Widex Canada Award for Patient Excellence	Widex Canada established this award to recognize a student who demonstrates excellence in the provision of care for patients presenting with hearing health care needs. This award is given to a second-year student in the Hearing Instrument Specialist program who demonstrates a keen interest in the patient care model and a commitment to advancing their professional education.	$750	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Hearing Instrument Specialist
William Walker Memorial Bursary	This award was established in memory of William Walker, a student who came to Conestoga in 2005 to pursue his love of woodworking. William came to Conestoga and became, in his parent’s words, his own person. His new friends at the Campus Living Centre welcomed him and he enjoyed spending weekends with them whenever he could not afford to go home. His life, kindness and generosity were celebrated by all who knew him. William’s family and friends wanted to help others build their own dreams of working with wood.	$500	Engineering & Technology	Winter	Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology
William Werth Premier’s Graduate Award	William Werth received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. William Werth is a 2017 Software Engineering Technology graduate. The chief technology officer at James. E. Wagner Cultivation (JWC), William is using technology to revolutionize the cannabis industry. A former Canadian combat engineer who was awarded the Sacrifice Medal and competed in the 2017 Invictus Games, he designed JWC's GrowthSTORM™ Management software, a custom technology for tracking cannabis cultivation from seed to harvest; led the refinement of JWC's patent-pending aeroponic growing platform; and helped to pioneer its unique business licensing model. William's innovations were a catalyst for a $1.2M energy-saving grant in 2018 and the company's 2018 debut on the TSX-V at a market cap of $100 million. The recipient of this award is the student graduating from the Software Engineering Technology program who has achieved the highest overall average.	$750	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology	Winter	Software Engineering Technology
William Werth Premier’s Leadership Award	William Werth received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. William Werth is a 2017 Software Engineering Technology graduate. The chief technology officer at James. E. Wagner Cultivation (JWC), William is using technology to revolutionize the cannabis industry. A former Canadian combat engineer who was awarded the Sacrifice Medal and competed in the 2017 Invictus Games, he designed JWC's GrowthSTORM™ Management software, a custom technology for tracking cannabis cultivation from seed to harvest; led the refinement of JWC's patent-pending aeroponic growing platform; and helped to pioneer its unique business licensing model. William's innovations were a catalyst for a $1.2M energy-saving grant in 2018 and the company's 2018 debut on the TSX-V at a market cap of $100 million. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from the Software Engineering Technology program who has demonstrated academic excellence, assumed a leadership role amongst their peers, and contributed to the success of their program by supporting their peers.	$1,250	Applied Computer Science & Information Technology	Winter	Software Engineering Technology
Women in Engineering Technology Fletcher Scholars' Program	Each year, up to five female students in OACETT-eligible engineering technician/technology programs at Conestoga College, will be selected as Fletcher Scholars. Fletcher Scholars will lead and organize networking events for women in engineering technician and technology programs and participate in outreach/marketing events. Eligible students are encouraged to complete an online application.	$1,500	Engineering & Technology	Fall	an OACETT eligible engineering technician/technology program
Women In Leadership Award	The Women in Leadership Award was created to recognize and support the vital role of women in shaping and driving progress across industries and communities. Despite significant strides, women still face barriers to leadership opportunities and advancement. This award aims to celebrate those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspire the next generation of female leaders, and provide financial support to help recipients continue their growth and impact. By empowering women in leadership, the award seeks to promote diversity, innovation, and equitable representation in decision-making roles. From one woman to another, we rise by lifting others.	$750	Business	Winter	Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management
Women in Supply Chain Award	This award has been established to encourage women to enter the supply chain industry and pursue a career in this field which is generally underrepresented. The recipient of this award will be a female student who has demonstrated financial need in addition to showcasing their commitment in the Supply Chain and Operations program.	$500	Business	Fall	Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management
Women in Trades Bursary	The Women in Trades Bursary was established to encourage and support women who wish to pursue careers in the trades. It is meant to: honour the donors' parents who were lucky enough to acquire a trade early on in life, and because of it, lived a rich and rewarding life, and recognize that women need to be encouraged and supported to pursue a trade. The recipient of this award is a student who identifies as female and is registered full time in the first year of any program offered in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. They are in good academic standing with no academic offenses and have demonstrated community service, community involvement and have financial need.	$1,250	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter
Women of APFM Award	A group of female alumni have created this scholarship to encourage women in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program to continue pursuing this unique career, as women are underrepresented in the architecture project facility management and the project and facility management industry. The recipient of this award is selected by program faulty.	Varies	Engineering & Technology	Spring	Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Woodbridge Corporation Scholarship for Women in the Trades	The Woodbridge Corporation Scholarships for Women in the Trades have been established with the belief that careers in science, technology, and trades are the most important influence for sustaining and improving the future, and that supporting women in these careers brings talent and valuable diversity, which enhances the capability for increasing quality of life. The recipients of this award are full-time students who identify as women, who are completing their first year of eligible skilled trades programs. They demonstrate financial need as well as an eagerness to learn, engagement in their studies, a passion for their trade, and a desire to positively invest in the future.	$2,000	Trades & Apprenticeship	Winter	Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician; Powerline Technician; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; ; Electrical Technician – Industrial; Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment; Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach; Motive Powe
Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigations Services Scholarship for Private Investigation and Security	This award has been established by Xpera to make a tangible investment in the future of the Private Investigation and Security industry. It is meant to encourage and support the aspirations and success of the recipient as they prepare to enter this field. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from Police Foundations who is nominated by the program faculty and demonstrates academic success in Introduction of Ethics and Values (LAW1550) and Conflict Management (PLCE2080).	$750	Community Services	Spring	Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI)
Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigations Services Scholarship for Private Investigation and Security	This award has been established by Xpera to make a tangible investment in the future of the Private Investigation and Security industry. It is meant to encourage and support the aspirations and success of the recipient as they prepare to enter this field. The recipient of this award is a graduating student who has achieved a high grade in LAW2040: Security Fundamentals II and who has shown a clear understanding of the investigative process. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.	$750	Community Services	Winter	Protection, Security and Investigation
Yves Leroux Advancing Excellence in Cheesemaking Award	Ontario Dairy Council (ODC) represents the interests and concerns of dairy product manufacturers in Ontario. ODC supports a dynamic, innovative, profitable and growing dairy processing industry, competitive domestically and internationally. This award was created to encourage more Canadian-made expert cheesemakers and support an extensive training program for this field. It will also highlight the commitment and perseverance of individuals interested in this industry and specific area of expertise. This award has been established in honour of a well-known and respected dairy industry leader who has made an immeasurable contribution to Canadian cheesemaking. Mr. Yves Leroux has been involved in cheesemaking, and overall Canadian dairy industry, for over 50 years, and has been involved in ODC since its inception in 1971. The recipient of this award is a student in the Professional Cheesemaking program who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, team spirit, community involvement, and innovation.	$2,500	Hospitality & Culinary Arts	Winter	Professional Cheese Making
Zehr Construction Award for Academic Excellence	This award has been established to encourage and support students in the Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management program, who demonstrate academic excellence in their studies, and increase their awareness of career opportunities with Zehr Construction. The recipients of this award are the students with the highest overall average in each year of the program.	$250	Engineering & Technology	Fall	Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management
Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo, Lynne Roden Memorial Academic Grant	Zonta Club is an organization of professional women working together in Kitchener-Waterloo to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. This award has been established to honour Lynne Roden. This grant is awarded to a female BScN student who has successfully completed second year.	$1,000	Health & Life Sciences	Fall	Nursing (BScN)

#Educatetheworld President’s Honour Roll Award

This award has been established in honour of 2020 Alumni of Distinction Award recipients Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri. This award is a reflection of their commitment to make education available to all people, their leadership in the local community and around the world and is a testament to their personal journey as international students studying abroad and the many barriers that they have overcome along the way. The recipient of this award is a graduating student who has achieved the distinction of being on the President’s Honour List and has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity in their life.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

ApplyBoard International Student Premier’s Award Bursary

This award has been established in honour of the 2021 Premier’s Award - Business category recipients Massi Basiri and Meti Basiri. This award is a reflection of their outstanding contribution to the international student community and post-secondary education and was made possible by the Colleges Ontario Premier’s Award Bursary, provided to recipients of the annual Premier’s Awards. Meti and Massi have chosen to direct this generous bursary to support International Students at Conestoga.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Arnold Rose Academic Grant

The Arnold Rose Academic Grant is awarded to a student who is in their third year of a technology program at Conestoga and demonstrates academic excellence.

$500

All Schools

Fall

Any technology program

Campus Living Centres Award

Campus Living Centres provide residential housing that enriches students' experiences. This award is given to a student who lives in residence, who is active in the college community, and is academically successful.

$500

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Canadian Federation of University Women (Cambridge) Award

The Canadian Federation of University Women (Cambridge) has established this award to recognize mature women who have chosen to attend school in an effort to better themselves.

$2,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph) Bursary

The Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) has made this bursary available in an effort to assist women in their educational pursuits. The recipient must demonstrate financial need, and preference will be given to women who reside in Wellington County.

$500

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga College Athletic Award

This award has been established to support Conestoga's varsity athletes who demonstrate academic success and commitment to their sport. Recipients of the award are selected by coaching staff.

Varies

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga College International - Entrance Excellence Scholarship

Scholarships are awarded each intake to students at the highest level of academic performance. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.

$1,500

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All Programs

Conestoga College International - General Arts and Science: English Language Studies to Post-Secondary Studies Scholarship

Eligible applicants will be ranked on highest academic average in Level 4 of Conestoga'sGeneral Arts and Science: English Language Studies program. Following completion of the program, students must be entering a degree, diploma or graduate certificate at Conestoga College and must be eligible to proceed.

$1,500

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All Programs

Conestoga College International - Regional Scholarship

This award is awarded to students beginning studies in the fall, winter or spring terms. Applicants will be ranked based on past academic performance (highest academic average) and awards will be distributed across all countries of origin.

Varies

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All Programs

Conestoga College International - Second Program Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to students who have previously graduated from a Conestoga diploma, degree or graduate certificate program (excludes certificate programs) and who apply to a second program within four months of completion. Students will be ranked on the highest academic average (GPA) from the previous program of study.

$1,500

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All Programs

Conestoga Co-op Student of the Year Award

Each year, the Co-operative Education department recognizes outstanding co-op students at an awards ceremony in March during National Co-op Week. Students are nominated by their co-op employer, and winners are selected by the Co-op Awards Selection Committee. Both the winning students and employers receive recognition.

$400

All Schools

Winter

Co-op programs

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Academic Excellence Award

CSI created this award to recognize the 20 Conestoga students who have achieved the highest average (above 85%) in their area of study at the end of the fall term. Recipients must have completed the winter awards application. In the event of a tie, preference will be given to students with college involvement.

$500

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Community Achievement Award

CSI created this award to recognize students who have demonstrated leadership in one or more of the following areas: community service, international engagement, intercultural understanding and promotion of diversity, intellectual pursuits, and artistic or athletic endeavours. Recipients are selected based on their academic performance, application essay, and reference letters.

$2,500

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) eSports Scholarships

CSI established these scholarships to recognize athletes and volunteers within the Conestoga eSports community who demonstrate a commitment to, and excellence in, their academic studies. Recipients are nominated by the coaches.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga Students Inc. Athletic Scholarship

These awards have been established to recognize varsity athletes, or those that volunteer within the Conestoga varsity athletic community, who demonstrate a commitment to, and excellence in their academic studies. The recipients of these scholarships are nominated by the varsity coaches.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Conestoga Students Inc. Student Service Award

CSI has made this award available to recognize students who are actively involved and volunteer within the college community. Recipients must have a minimum grade average of 75%.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Dan and Joe McEdwards Skilled Trades Award

Dan and Joe McEdwards were skilled tradesmen who built strong families and comfortable retirements through their long, fulfilling careers in the trades.
Born in 1927, Dan worked for the department of highways, based in Puslinch, building many of the roads we travel throughout Waterloo, Wellington, and Guelph.

Born in 1934, Dan's brother Joe worked at a hardware store in Guelph, then attended trade school in Toronto to earn his carpentry license. He built houses in the Puslinch, Freelton, Hamilton and Guelph regions. In the 1960s, he took a "job for life" at Stelco Steel in Hamilton, working for more than 35 years on site projects in Stelco's carpenter shop.

Though times have surely changed, the McEdwards family wishes to support students who also seek a rewarding career in the skilled trades. This award is established in Dan and Joe's honour to assist students who are passionate about the trades and who recognize their fundamental value in today's fast-changing world.

The recipient of this award is a full-time student in their second term of a program in Conestoga's School of Trades who achieved a minimum average of 75% after the end of their first term and who demonstrates a passion and commitment to their field of study with respect to their career goals.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

All

Dino and Hazel Tonin Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Dino and Hazel Tonin. Established by Debra Ann Tonin, in memory of her parents who were strong advocates for the value of education and the advantages it can bring. They believed that education frees an individual to change the course of their life and realize their dreams.
The recipient of this award is a mature student in their second or third year of study who demonstrates compassion, caring and kindness to others through community involvement/volunteerism above and beyond the 40 hours required to graduate high school.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Downtown Brantford BIA Academic Grant

The Downtown Brantford Business Improvement Area Board of Management (DBBIA) is privileged to host Conestoga College in downtown Brantford, and this award is in recognition of our relationship, and in appreciation for the students who populate, and contribute to, our community. The recipient of this award is a second-year business student at the Brantford campus who has demonstrated academic success and community involvement.

$500

Business

Fall

All Programs

Equitable Life of Canada Community Venture Awards

The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada has established this award to recognize entrepreneurs for their passion, perseverance and dedication as they strive to successfully launch businesses that seek to strengthen our community and improve the quality of life for those living in Waterloo Region.

$1,500

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Family & Children's Services of Guelph and Wellington County Bursary

This award was created to support students who are, or were, in Extended Society Care with Family and Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County. The recipient of this award demonstrates academic success and has financial need.

$600

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

First Generation Bursary

The First Generation Bursary is awarded to domestic students who demonstrate financial need and whose parents have never attended post-secondary studies, inside or outside of Canada.

Varies

All Schools

Winter

All

Francis Pegahmagabow Memorial Scholarship

Pegahmagabow (1891-1952) was a resident of the Wasauksing First Nation Reserve (Parry Island) near Parry Sound, Ontario. He was the First Nations soldier most highly decorated for bravery in Canadian military history and the most effective sniper of World War I. Three times awarded the Military Medal and seriously wounded, he was an expert marksman and scout, credited with killing 378 Germans and capturing 300 more. Later in life, he served as chief and councillor for the Wasauksing First Nation, and as an activist and leader in several First Nations organizations. This award was created to support a full-time Conestoga student of Indigenous descent who has demonstrated academic success.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

G. Al Logan Memorial Award

The Al Logan Memorial Award is given to a student who displays warmth and responsiveness in caring for and enriching the lives of a student or group of students. Al Logan displayed the qualities of warmth and caring both at Conestoga and in the community. It is a real honour to have these qualities recognized by friends and faculty. The recipient of this award is a student who exemplifies Mr. Logan's exceptional qualities and is nominated by a Conestoga community member.

$250

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Gladys & Norman Raiter Bursary

The Estate of Norman Raiter provided this trust to support students with financial need at Conestoga.

$100

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Graduating Class Endowed Award

This endowed fund has been established in honour of Conestoga’s graduating class. We are proud of our graduates and all they have and will continue to accomplish. This fund will allow the college to distribute annual awards to current students on behalf of the graduating class, thereby giving them an opportunity to support the success of the next generation of Conestoga graduates.

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Indigenous Student Bursary

The Indigenous Student Bursary is awarded to domestic students who demonstrate financial need and self-identify as being an Indigenous Person. Recipients must be registered with Indigenous Services.

Varies

All Schools

Winter

All

James W. Church Award

This prestigious award was established in 1977 by the Board of Governors in honour of the late James W. Church who was the founding President of Conestoga College. The James W. Church Award recognizes a student who excels in the three areas deemed by Dr. Church to be important for a person to become all that they are capable of being.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Masonic Foundation of Ontario Endowed Bursary

The Masonic Foundation of Ontario Endowed Bursary was established to provide financial assistance to enable students to complete their post-secondary education when unforeseen financial difficulties might otherwise compel them to give up before graduation. This bursary is available to domestic students who do not qualify for emergency funding provided by Conestoga. In order to receive this bursary all other avenues of available funding must have been explored. A maximum of one award will be distributed to an individual per academic year.

Varies

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All

Métis Nation of Ontario Student Bursary

The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) Métis Student Bursary Program provides bursaries to registered students who are verified Métis citizens of the Métis Nation of Ontario. Applicants will be required to consent to a citizenship verification check to confirm eligibility for these awards. Recipients of this bursary must be full-time students who demonstrate financial need.

The application is available August 7 - December 31, 2024.
If you have any questions, please emailPSEsupport@metisnation.org.

$500

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Narhari Sharma Memorial Award

Mr. Narhari Sharma was a symbol of love, wisdom, strength, vision, courage and selflessness. He was gentle soul who lived to help others. Education and equality were two of his key values. This award was established in his name to support a full-time international student at Conestoga who demonstrates academic success, and the qualities of wisdom, strength, vision, courage and selflessness. The recipient will have demonstrated leadership and have gone out of their way to help others achieve their goals. The recipient of this award is nominated by Conestoga staff and faculty.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

Neil Aitchison Conestoga Students Inc. Scholarship

The Neil Aitchison Conestoga Students Inc. Scholarship was created to honour the first president of the Doon Students’ Association (1968), later renamed Conestoga Students Incorporated. Neil Aitchison is a strong community partner and has demonstrated exceptional leadership with his continued support of the Conestoga community. The recipients of this scholarship are students who demonstrate academic success, community service, the ability to motivate others and leadership through life's challenges.

$3,000

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

OPSEU SEFPO Solidarity Award

This award was created by OPSEU SEFPO Local 237 & 238 to recognize a student who demonstrates a commitment to social activism on and off campus.

$500

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Petra Liverpool Memorial Award for Black Students

Petra Liverpool, a Trinidadian native, immigrated to the United Kingdom for a better life for herself and her family. She was not a woman of great means, but a woman of great compassion and empathy. She dedicated her life to the church and serving those in greatest need. She was an asset to her community and her generous and good-natured spirit is missed.

In memoriam, this award has been established to respond to the educational needs of the Black community. It recognizes excellence and community commitment, and supports access to post-secondary education for students of Caribbean and African heritage.

$500

All Schools

Winter

All Programs

President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership

The President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership is presented to a graduate and recognizes the outstanding contributions made by a student who exemplifies excellence in leadership. They will have had a positive impact on their program, the college, and their community. They will have demonstrated support to students and the development of future student leaders. The depth and breadth of their contributions will have increased throughout the course of their studies, and beyond the requirements of a paid or appointed role. The recipient of the President's Award of Excellence in Student Leadership is recognized with a College Coat of Arms at Convocation.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall, Spring

All Programs

Rick Casey Courage to Cope Award

Throughout his career at Conestoga, Rick was a strong advocate for people with disabilities. Upon his retirement in 2007 friends and colleagues donated funds to establish the annual Rick Casey Courage to Cope Award which is presented in recognition of Rick’s dedication and contribution to students with a disability, in particular those with mental health struggles as they continue in their efforts to challenge stigma, to attain personal success and to become full participants in their communities.

$250

All Schools

Winter

All Programs- Registered with Disability Services

Ricoh Canada Inc. Bursary

Ricoh's Founder, Kiyoshi Ichimura, built Ricoh on three founding principles – "The Spirit of Three Loves" – which includes "love your neighbour," "love your country" and "love your work." These are foundational drivers of Ricoh's corporate philosophy and the Ricoh Way, which guides the company’s decision-making and activities. Ricoh views business, society and the planet as interconnected. Ricoh focuses on the creation of new markets and value propositions by broadly looking at social issues and taking on the challenge to resolve them while simultaneously achieving social development and Ricoh’s business goals. Ricoh is aware of its responsibility as a corporate citizen and demonstrates this through charitable contributions throughout the year, such as the Conestoga College Bursary. The recipient of this bursary is a student who has successfully completed year one or two of their program and shows ambition and leadership skills.

$5,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Rohingya Community Leadership Award

This award has been established in honour of Saifullah Muhammad, a graduate of Conestoga’s Journalism program and recipient of the Alumni of Distinction Award (2020). The recipient of this award is a second-year student who has demonstrated a dedication to their studies and a commitment to leadership and community involvement.
This award is to support a student entering their second year of a full-time program at Conestoga.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Students with Disabilities Award

The Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Students with Disabilities Award was created to provide students registered with Accessibility Services the funds to purchase specialized equipment to assist with their studies (such as adaptive computer software or tape recorders) or to help pay tuition costs.

Varies

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Scotiabank Global Citizenship Award

Each year, up to three students will be selected to receive Scotiabank Global Citizenship Awards to support international experience activities, including an approved study abroad or work experience. Recipients of this award must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and have been accepted to a study abroad term or overseas work experience.

$3,000

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

All Programs

The Rotary Club of Brantford - Sunrise Endowed Bursary

This award has been established in order to reduce the financial burden on students and enable them to complete their program so they may find meaningful employment in their field of study. Education is one of the main tenets of Rotary International whose philosophy is that education is a key component in its dedication to improve lives and create a better world to support its peace efforts. The recipient of this bursary is a mature student in their second or third year of study, who has returned to school to upgrade or change careers.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Work-Integrated Learning Student of the Year Award

Each year the Work-Integrated Learning Support Services (WILSS) department recognizes outstanding WIL students at an awards ceremony in March during National Co-op & WIL Week. Students are nominated by their placement supervisor or WILSS staff member and winners are selected by the WIL Awards Selection Committee. The winning students receive financial awards and both students and employers receive recognition.

$500

All Schools

Winter

All

A Voice for Gender Equity Award

Kim Decker is a 1980 graduate of Conestoga's Recreation Leadership program and in 2023 was the recipient of Conestoga's Alumni of Distinction Award.
Kim is a passionate advocate for gender equity and has dedicated her career to working with and for women, girls, and gender diverse individuals. Kim has been the CEO of YWCA Cambridge for 38 years. She is known by colleagues, community partners, and other leaders for leading with compassion, honesty, vulnerability, trust, and respect.
The recipient of this award is a full-time Conestoga student entering their first year of any program with a demonstrated interest in supporting women, girls, and gender diverse individuals either through paid or volunteer work.

$1,000

All Schools

Fall

Abell Culinary & Hospitality Award

In the food service industry, food safety is everyone's job. The necessity and importance of safe food handling practices and maintenance of all areas of a food service establishment is extremely important. These awards, sponsored by Abell Pest Control, recognize students who achieve the highest marks in Conestoga’s Sanitation and Safety course.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Food and Beverage Management, Bartending, Culinary Management, Food Service Worker

Abell Research & Internship Award

These awards, sponsored by Abell Pest Control, recognize the high quality of research being conducted by students at Conestoga College. The Outstanding Research Awards will be presented annually to a student in Conestoga’s Bachelor of Environmental Public Health, for conducting outstanding research related to environmental public health issues in Canada and abroad.

$3,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)

Administrative Business Management Excellence Award

This award is presented to a student in the Administrative Business Management Graduate Certificate program who has demonstrated the highest qualities of an administrative processional including integrity, collaboration, responsibility, and initiative. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$100

Business

Winter

Administrative Business Management

Administrative Business Management Resilience Award

This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated the ability to successfully cope with setbacks and persevere to achieve results. Even when faced with personal challenges, the recipient moves forward with confidence and determination. The recipient shows a positive attitude and is always willing to help others who may be experiencing difficulties.

$300

Business

Winter

Administrative Business Management

AGA Benefit Solutions THRIVE Award

The recipient of this award is a student who has contributed positively to the mental health of fellow students or others in the community. Either as a role model of perseverance and resilience, or by offering compassion and support for those in need, the recipient of the Thrive Award has had a positive impact on the lives of others. As the number of individuals struggling with mental health issues like depression and anxiety continues to grow, the need for kindness and inspiration has never been greater. AGA Benefit Solutions is pleased to be able to honour a student that has made a difference in their community.

$2,500

Business

Winter

Business - Insurance

Ainsworth Family Fund - Waterloo Region Community Foundation Personal Support Worker Post-Graduate Award

Palliative and end-of-life care hospices, such as Lisaard House and Innisfree House, both located locally, bridge the gap between institutional care facilities and home care, providing an alternative for the growing number of palliative patients in our community who do not wish to spend their final days in hospital, but require more support than can be provided at home.
Mrs. Ainsworth, Chair of Lisaard House’s board of directors, and her husband are dedicated to supporting living every day to the fullest with dignity and meaning. To this end, this award has been established to support qualified PSWs interested in working in palliative and end-of-life care.

$975

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Enhanced Personal Support Worker - Palliative/End-of-Life Care (Continuing Education Certificate)

Al Pedro Memorial Award

The Al Pedro Memorial Award is a tribute to a devoted and hardworking family man who had a passion for cars and a mindset that nothing was beyond repair. Self-taught over countless hours in the garage and projects, Al was always eager to share his skills and pass on knowledge to others. Notable restorations included '55 and '57 Chevy Bel Airs and a '72 Corvette Stingray.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service program who has completed at least one term, is in good academic standing, and has demonstrated financial need. Moreover, the recipient has a positive attitude, demonstrates teamwork and helps others.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service

Al Sparling Memorial Bursary

This bursary was created in memory of Al Sparling to support students in the Woodworking Technology program. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their second year who demonstrates academic success.

$250

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Alan Moore Memorial Entrance Award

This award has been established to honour the memory of Alan Moore for his years of dedication to the field of Hearing Assistance Technology and for his unselfish support and encouragement of his many friends and colleagues in the field. Alan spent more than 40 years in the field, starting as Canadian Sales Manager at Unitron and moving on to found and grow Dahlberg Sciences and transition it to Bernafon Canada. Along the way, he played a role in the growth of Audioscan, taught courses at Sheridan and George Brown colleges and was on the advisory board of the Hearing Instrument Specialist program at Conestoga College. He was a founding and active member of the Canadian Auditory Equipment Association and of the Hearing Instrument Review Committee of the Ontario Ministry of Health. Alan was a most generous friend and colleague. He always treated customers, suppliers and competitors with honesty and respect and gave freely of his time and energy to grow and improve the field. It is hoped that these awards will encourage others to follow his example.

The recipient of this award is a mature student in their first year of the Hearing Instrument Specialist Program.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Alliance Fabricating Ltd. Summit Award

This award is given to a deserving student based on an observed dedication to studies by achieving an average of 80% or higher, exemplary work ethic, a creative and innovative approach, outstanding team player qualities, a positive attitude and commitment to current and future endeavors. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection

Allie Libertini Bursary

Allie Libertini was recognized with the 2018 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. She is a 2017 graduate of Conestoga’s Community Integration through Cooperative Education program, a unique program for students with learning challenges and exceptionalities. A world-leading Nordic skier, she represented Canada at the 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games in Austria, earning two silver medals.
This bursary is given anually to a student in the Educational Support program who has completed their first year, and who has demonstrated leadership within the program and community involvement.

$1,000

Community Services

Winter

Educational Support

Altruck International Truck Centres Scholarship

Established in 1977, Altruck International has grown to carry the total transportation package including sales for the complete new class 5-8 product line, a large used truck sales department, 24-hour service, easy access parts inventory, onsite diesel fuel and parking, truck rentals and leasing programs and dedicated contract maintenance programs. Altruck continues to support Conestoga through its involvement in Program Advisory Committees and has established this award to support students in the Motive Power Fundamentals – Truck and Coach Repair program.

$300

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Techniques - Truck and Coach Repair

Amy Stiles Memorial Award

Amy was a beautiful loving wife and mother of three boys. She was a registered nurse, educator and all-around exceptional human being who always advocated for her patients, students and peers. She was a confident initiator and mentor, and continuously looked for opportunities to increase her knowledge as demonstrated by Amy completing her Masters of Nursing in May 2016. Amy strongly believed in seeking to improve the living classroom model through her innovative thinking and leadership. Amy excelled in balancing all that she loved in her life including, first and foremost, her family, her personal and professional development, and her career. Amy was tragically killed in a car accident in November 2017. This award has been established by her colleagues in her memory. The recipient of this award is a student completing their firstyear of Practical Nursing at Riverside Glen or University Gates. The recipient demonstrates leadership amongst their peers, exudes a positive attitude and has a commitment to resident-centered care. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing

Andrew Whiteside Award

Andrew Whiteside is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and 2003 graduate of Conestoga's Chef Training (Co-op) program.
Andrew was always interested in becoming a chef and from a young age would watch "Pasquale's Kitchen Express" after school. When Andrew was in high school, he had the opportunity to meet Pasquale Carpino at Angelino's - a small, Italian, family-run independent grocer in his hometown of Guelph, Ontario. At that moment, he knew he wanted to be a chef and travel to as many places as he could.
The recipient of this award is a first-year student who is enrolled full-time in a program within the School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts, who has been successful in their first term, with no academic offences. They must assume a leadership role in the classroom and have demonstrated financial need.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Angela Onuora Award

Angela Onuora is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and a 2019 graduate of the Broadcast Performance & Digital Media program.

Angela is a women's champion for equity and the founder and chief creative officer of This Naija Girl Studios. A first-generation Canadian immigrant from Nigeria, she attended college to gain the training, networks, and confidence to tell African and women's stories through the lens of her new Canadian reality. Her award-winning documentary film, "Operation Lights Out", was created as a result of her college projects. She used the campus Venture Lab to jumpstart The RISE Class, a social enterprise for aspiring filmmakers. Angela's creative work is showcased and recognized around the world.

The recipient of this award is a full-time student completing a program within the School of Creative Industries, who demonstrates success in their program and has had no academic offences. Moreover, they exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role among their peers by contributing to the success of the program and helping others. Preference will be given to mothers and persons with special needs.

$1,000

Creative Industries

Fall

Angelo and Linda Innocente Family and OACETT Engineering Technology Bursary

This award has been established by Angelo and Linda Innocente, who are long-time residents of Waterloo Region. The award is co-sponsored by OACETT (Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists). Together, they wish to recognize a deserving student and encourage the successful completion of their Engineering Technology Diploma program at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates a commitment to academic achievement in the classroom, and more importantly, a commitment to team work, good citizenship, community involvement and participation in program and career-related activities.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Engineering Technology

Annual Signia Canada Award

This award has been established to recognize outstanding focus on challenging the status quo, getting the most out of life, and performing at your best. The recipient of this award is a Hearing Instrument Specialist student in their second year who demonstrates volunteerism and advocacy, with a focus on helping patients perform at their best.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Hearing Instrument Specialist

Ansal George Memorial Award

This award has been established by Cambria Design Build Ltd. in memory of Ansal George, a valued employee. Ansal was a graduate of Conestoga College’s post-graduate Construction Management program and did his undergraduate degree in Architecture in New Delhi, India. Ansal was a hardworking professional and was known in the community for his friendship and dedication to his loved ones. He was a very lively and caring person who put others before himself. Ansal came to Canada as an international student to pursue his interest in construction management and gave a lot of credit to Conestoga and Cambria Design Built Ltd. in nurturing his passion in the field of construction. This scholarship seeks to support and encourage individuals who are respectful, dedicated, optimistic and have the zeal to pursue their career path in construction, which Ansal has strongly believed in. This award is given to a student in their second year of the Construction Management post-graduate certificate program who has demonstrated academic excellence.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Construction Management

Aramark Culinary Award

This award has been established to support Conestoga students achieve their educational goals. People are important to Aramark and they believe in investing in students who will go on to make people's lives and the world around them better. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management or Culinary Skills - Chef Training who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership and outstanding team player qualities.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Culinary Management (Co-op); Culinary Skills - Chef Training (Co-op)

Ardelle Darling Memorial Award

Ardelle Darling was a very caring nursing educator at Conestoga College. She always shared a caring moment with others she met in the hallway or before the start of a meeting. Ardelle was an active listener, was always empathetic, supportive and full of genuine ideas on how the other person might get through things a little easier. She was this way with her students, with her peers and with her patients. Because of how she treated others, she was respected not only as a strong and knowledgeable nurse, but also as one well versed in sensitivity and positive people skills. This award is set up by Ardelle’s peers, students, friends and family to remember the legacy of care and warmth that she left behind at Conestoga College. The recipient of this award is a BScN student who has successfully completed second year, is nominated by their peers or faculty, who displays caring and compassion, as well as effective communication and enthusiasm for the profession of nursing.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Nursing (BScN)

Arden Mertz Bursary

Arden Metz was a key force in developing Conestoga's original Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program in 1967 and was the program coordinator for over 30 years. When he retired in 1997, the program's students, alumni and faculty raised funds to establish the annual Arden Mertz Bursary which is presented in honour of Arden's outstanding dedication and contribution. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who has demonstrated academic excellence, and who is a caring and positive influence in the classroom.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Arriscraft Canada Brick Next Generation Masonry Scholarship

Arriscraft and Canada Brick have been staples of the Canadian masonry industry for over 75 years. They are committed to the growth of the building industry, and the promotion of masonry as a superior building material. Masons are the backbone of their industry, and they take a particular interest in ensuring the future of masonry is secure by helping current and future masons succeed in the industry.
This scholarship has been established to recognize a student in the Brick and Stone Mason Apprenticeship program who demonstrates effort and commitment to their studies, is a team player, shows a passion for the field of masonry and has an excellent attendance record.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)

ATS Automation Women in Trades Awards

ATS has a long-standing relationship with Conestoga College and the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. ATS would like to support women entering the trades as it aligns directly to the core values of the ATS Professional Women's Network. Their ambition is to promote and advocate for more women to enter the trades, where they can have a profound impact on themselves, as well as the future companies and organizations they support.

The recipients of this award are full-time first-year students from eligible trades programs who identify as women. They are ambitious about their studies and future and encourage other women to consider trades career pathways.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mech Tech - Precision Machining & Tooling; Electrical Eng Techn - Industrial Co-op; Electro Mech & Automtn Mntnc; Machine Tool Builder & Integrator App; Mech Tech - Industrial Millwright; Mech Techn - General Machinist;

Aviation Endowed Award for Professionalism

This award was created to recognize a student in the General Arts and Science - Aviation program. The recipient of this award has met all flight training and benchmarks for year one, is enrolled in year two, and demonstrates a commitment to the program and a passion for aviation. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty and Flight Centre coordinators.

$500

Interdisciplinary Studies

Winter

General Arts & Science - Aviation

AyA Kitchens Award of Excellence

AyA Kitchens and Baths, founded in 2000, is Canada's foremost manufacturer of high quality, frameless cabinetry, combining old world craftsmanship and attention to detail with high tech manufacturing processes.
The AyA Kitchens Award of Excellence was established to encourage younger generations to show a passion for woodworking. It recognizes a full-time student completing their first year of Conestoga's Woodworking Technology program who is in good standing with no academic offences who has achieved one of the highest overall averages in term one of their program. Moreover, the recipient demonstrates outstanding team player qualities, contributes to the success of the program by helping others, exudes a positive attitude and commitment, seeks innovative ideas and solutions, and assumes a leadership role amongst their peers.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Woodworking Technology

Ayr Farmers Mutual Positive Impact Award

The Ayr Farmers Mutual Positive Impact Award recognizes a first-year student in the Business - Insurance (Optional Co-op) program who exemplifies outstanding leadership qualities. The recipient demonstrates professionalism, fosters positive relationships, and contributes to a collaborative and inclusive environment. Their commitment to integrity, effective communication, and community stewardship sets a high standard for their peers, showcasing their potential as future leaders in the insurance industry.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business - Insurance; Business - Insurance (Co-op)

Bachelor of Interior Design Academic Proficiency Award

This award created to recognize Bachelor of Interior Design students.

$100

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Interior Design

Battlefield Equipment Rentals Top Bulldozer Operator Award

The recipient of the Battlefield Equipment Rentals Top Bulldozer Operator award is a full-time student registered in Conestoga's Heavy Construction Equipment Operator program (1380) at the Guelph campus.
The successful student must not only work well in a team environment, but also demonstrate excellent attendance, care and concern for the equipment, superior control of the equipment, and exceptional concern for the safety of workers and equipment.

$250

All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Believe and Succeed CICE Student Award

This award has been established by Jennifer Heard to recognize a student from the Community Integration through Co-operative Education program. The recipient will have successfully completed first year and will have demonstrated leadership skills and a strong commitment to learning. The recipient will also exhibit a desire to help others, both on campus and off, and will have a strong record of community involvement through sporting and/or other endeavours. Through this award, it is also hoped that we can change perceptions of people with developmental challenges.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Community Integration through Cooperative Education

BESSEY Tools North America Award

Established by BESSEY Tools North America, this award is presented to a student in Welding Techniques or the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has most improved and exhibits superior attention to detail, knowledge of safety requirements, and exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

$750

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding Techniques, Welding and Fabrication Technician

Best Capstone Animation Project Award

This award recognizes the top capstone project created by a graduating full-time student from Conestoga's Animation program. The selected project showcases strong storytelling, technical proficiency and a clear creative vision. It reflects the student's ability to apply their learning to produce an industry-ready animation that demonstrates both skill and originality.

$300

Creative Industries

Winter

Animation

bidmii Bursary for Women in Skilled Trades

In celebration of International Women’s Day, this bursary has been established to break the stereotype and perception that women can’t work in construction trades. This bursary is designed to remove barriers and empower even more women to enter the industry and have opportunities to start their careers and achieve success in the skilled trades industry.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques; Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Bill Harrison Endowed Bursary

Upon retiring from teaching for the School of Business, Bill Harrison, who loved teaching and getting to know his students, created this scholarship fund for students with financial need in the School of Business. The recipient of this bursary is a full-time student who has demonstrated academic success in the first term of their program.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business programs

Bingemans Event Management Award

Bingemans established this award to recognize future industry leaders who demonstrate academic excellence, exceptional customer service, and a dedication to community involvement.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student from the Event Management program who demonstrates strong leadership, teamwork, and professional conduct. They continually strive to exceed expectations while exhibiting creativity, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Event Management

Biotechnology Technician Program Contribution Award

This award was created to recognize students in Biotechnology Technician programs who contribute to the program beyond what is expected by volunteering as a laboratory intern and/or teaching assistant, behave professionally at all times in the laboratory, and consistently exhibit outstanding knowledge and skills in the laboratory setting.
The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

Varies

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Biotechnology Technician; Biotechnology Technician Fast-Track

BizLink elocab Community Connection Award

Driven by an unwavering commitment, BizLink elocab achieves connections to bring world-changing visions to life. They have established this award to support a Conestoga student who is dedicated to academic learning, as well as making a positive change in the community through volunteering. The recipient of this award is a full-time student in an eligible program from the School of Engineering & Technology who is in good academic standing and demonstrates community service and involvement.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Energy Systems Eng Tech Electrical; Electrical Eng Technician; Electrical Eng Technology;

BMO Private Wealth Financial Planning Award

The recipient of this award is the student in the Business Administration - Financial Planning program who achieves the highest grade on their final capstone report.

$1,000

Business

Spring

Business Administration - Financial Planning

Bob Galuska Bursary

This award was established to recognise a student in who has successfully completed their third year of the BScN program, is academically successful, demonstrates genuine caring and kindness during their placement(s), and has financial need.

$2,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing (BScN)

Bradley Faulkner Memorial Scholarship

This award is presented annually to a student who is enrolled in their first year of the Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program, who has demonstrated dedication to their studies and leadership skills.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Brett McQueen Tool and Die/Tool Maker Award

Brett McQueen is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and a Conestoga graduate of Mechanical Technician - Tool & Die Maker (2008), Quality Assurance (2008), and Industrial Engineering - Basic (2009).
Brett McQueen is challenging the manufacturing status quo and improving lives and our planet. As the North American innovation director for Linamar Corporation and head of its Innovation Hub (iHub), Brett has initiated partnerships with three promising, high-tech start-ups and leveraged Linamar's manufacturing expertise and global supply chain networks to commercialize world-leading technologies in power electronics, water conservation and electric vehicles. Brett credits his innovative thinking and adaptability to skills gained across three Conestoga programs – a cross-training model he duplicates to mentor the next generation of innovators.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has completed Level 2 of the Mechanical Technician – Tool and Die/Tool Maker program, is in good academic standing, and seeks innovative ideas and solutions to problems. They exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role with their peers, contributing to the success of the program by helping others.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Mechanical Technician - Tool and Die/Tool Maker

Bridge Builders in Health Award

Honouring Jessica Bernard, whose passion and impact earned her a 2024 Alumni of Distinction award, the Bridge Builders in Health Award celebrates a student who doesn’t just follow the path but builds it. It acknowledges a learner who brings people together across professions and communities, driven by a deep commitment to collaboration and care. The recipient is passionate, community-focused, and determined to make a difference both in their field and in the lives of others. They understand that the best patient/client outcomes happen when we work together, and they lead with that belief every day.
The recipient of this award is an academically excellent full-time student in their final year of a Conestoga School of Health and Life Sciences program who exhibits passion and leadership, including promotion of their field within professional organisations, clubs and through community involvement. They are passionate about advancing interprofessional collaboration within health care and demonstrate commitment to inclusion and the servicing of remote communities and/or vulnerable populations.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Cabinetmaker Award of Excellence

This award is sponsored by Chris Meier. Chris has been working in the furniture manufacturing industry for most of his life, and has been a faculty member at the Woodworking Centre of Ontario since 1987. This award is presented annually to a graduating student in the advanced level Cabinetmaker program, to recognize their skills and talents for the 'Best Overall Manufactured Project' at The Woodworking Centre of Ontario during their final term. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Camp 15 Engineering Degree Scholarship

This award was created by Camp 15 Waterloo to recognize and encourage academic excellence in a senior engineering student in an accredited program at Conestoga College. The recipient of this award will have achieved the highest GPA at the end of Year 3 in an accredited engineering degree program while in full-time studies.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering; Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering

Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association Entrance Scholarship

The mission of the Canadian Concrete Masonry Producers Association (CCMPA) is to improve the quality of life for people through the creation and development of timeless and environmentally-friendly masonry structures, with a vision of becoming the construction material of choice for all building segments.
These awards have been established by CCMPA to promote careers in the brick and stone industry, as it faces a growing shortage of skilled workers and trades people.
To be eligible, students must have completed their first term of Conestoga's Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone program and remain registered past the withdrawal deadline of term 2.

Varies

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone

Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) ECE Award

This award was established by the Canadian Federation of University Women (Guelph Chapter) to support students who have an interest in working with young children. The recipient of this award is a student in Early Childhood Education or the Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development who has demonstrated academic success, as well as intellectual achievement and promise. Preference is given to students residing in Guelph or Wellington County.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development

Canadian Federation of University Women (Kitchener-Waterloo) Bursary

The Canadian Federation of University Women (Kitchener-Waterloo Chapter) makes this annual donation from the proceeds of its annual used book sale, its only fundraising project.
The recipients of this award are women enrolled in their second year of Practical Nursing who have achieved an overall average of at least 75% in their first year, demonstrate intellectual achievement and promise, and have financial need.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (Ontario) Scholarship

The Canadian Healthcare Engineering Society (CHES) is a national professional association representing approximately 1,000 healthcare engineers and associates across Canada. At CHES we help cultivate leaders and attract those with leadership potential, helping them to become all they can be for their sake, for their organization and for the communities they serve. This award was created to recognize academic excellence. This scholarship is awarded to the student in their second year of the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program who has the highest overall average at the end of first year with no academic offences.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship

The CPIA Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship recognizes academic achievement for students entering their first year of the Packaging Engineering Technician program. CPIA's Advocacy and Education Council believes this scholarship will be valued by deserving students entering the program and will help to enhance their appreciation for plastic film packaging

$2,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Packaging Engineering Technician

Canerector Foundation Scholarships in the Skilled Trades

These renewable scholarships support post-secondary skilled trades students and are designed to help remove financial barriers for students pursuing their education.
Scholarship recipients (Canerector Scholars) act as mentors and ambassadors for skilled trades, continuing to build capacity and strength desperately needed in the trade sector in the local region and beyond. The recipients of these awards are full-time students in their first year of an eligible skilled trade program.
For more information, please visit Canerector Foundation Scholarship in the Skilled Trades.

$5,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall, Winter, Spring

Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques - Brick & Stone; Construction Techniques - Carpentry; Construction Techniques - Carpentry, Masonry, HVAC and Welding; Construction Techniques – Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry; Constructio

Carl Hennigar Entrance Award

This award has been established by Carl Hennigar, Conestoga Board member from January 1986 to January 1992, and former Chair. Mr. Hennigar’s association with Conestoga dates back to the time of the site selection of what was to become the Doon campus. At that time, he was a partner with Walter Fedy & Associates. Mr. Hennigar later went on to become a member of the college’s Board of Governors.
This award is given to the student in their first year of an architecture or civil engineering program with the highest admission average.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Civil Engineering Technology; Architecture - Project and Facility Management; Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Carl Hennigar In-Program Award in Engineering Technology

These awards have been established by Carl Hennigar, Conestoga board member from January 1986 to January 1992, and former Chair. Mr. Hennigar’s association with Conestoga dates back to the time of the site selection of what was to become the Doon campus. At that time he was a partner with WalterFedy. Mr. Hennigar later went on to become a member of the college’s Board of Governors. This award is given to students in their third year of architecture or civil engineering programs who demonstrated academic excellence and extracurricular involvement during their studies.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Architecture - Project and Facility Management; Civil Engineering Technology; Environmental - Civil Engineering Technology

Carlos Camilo Memorial Safety Award

This award has been established by Tony and Henry Camilo in memory of their brother Carlos, who was killed in a tragic workplace accident at the age of 41. This award is intended to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. This award is given to a student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program who exhibits superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements in the work place.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Carlos Ventin Memorial Award for Heritage Conservation

Carlos Ventin (1939-2013), an Argentinean-born architect, established Venting Group Architects (+VG) originally as C.A. Ventin Architects in 1972 in Simcoe, Ontario. Carlos Ventin was instrumental in the architectural conservation and adaptive reuse of many important heritage buildings across southern Ontario. This award has been established by +VG to encourage and recognize a student who demonstrates excellence in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program's heritage conservation course.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Project Facility Management

Cass Construction Award

Jon Cassaubon (recipient of a 2024 Alumni of Distinction award) is the founder and owner of Cass Construction & Renovations, a premier residential and commercial contracting company based in Kitchener, Ontario. With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Jon launched the company after completing his carpentry training, driven by a passion for craftsmanship and client-centered service.
The recipient of this award is a domestic student who has completed their 1st year of Conestoga's Renovation Technician program with a minimum overall average of 85% and is registered in Year 2. Moreover, they demonstrate outstanding team player qualities, assume a leadership role and show a strong committment to the field of renovation construction.

$2,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Carpentry and Renovation Technician

Certified Professional Bookkeepers (CPB) of Canada Alan Salmon Memorial Bursary

Alan Salmon, FCPB, was a well-known friend and contributing member of Canada's accounting and bookkeeping professional community. Alan facilitated countless industry events, training seminars, keynote presentations and webinars, and published several books and articles on accounting technology.

Alan was highly respected by CPB Canada and its members, having served on the CPB Canada Board of Directors for several years and contributing to CPB Canada's endeavours and successes.

The recipient of many awards himself, to honour Alan's legacy, his commitment and contributions to professional learning and development, and his family, CPB Canada is pleased to provide this bursary to well-deserving individuals on their path to a rewarding accounting and bookkeeping career.

$1,250

Business

Winter, Spring

Bookkeeping

CG Equipment Top Excavator Operator

The recipient of the CG Equipment Top Excavator Operator award is a full-time student registered in Conestoga's Heavy Construction Equipment Operator program (1380) at the Guelph campus.
The successful student must not only work well in a team environment, but also demonstrate excellent attendance, care and concern for the equipment, superior control of the equipment, and exceptional concern for the safety of workers and equipment.

$250

All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

Chapter 3 - Bluewater Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario Scholarship

This award recognizes the full-time student from Conestoga's Civil Engineering Technology program who achieved the highest grade upon completing the Hydraulics course.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Civil Engineering Technology

Charcoal Group Award for Hospitality & Culinary Excellence

Supporting students from Conestoga College's Hospitality & Culinary Arts programs, these awards support The Charcoal Groups' commitment to excellence in future industry leaders and recognize commitment to quality, fanatical attention to detail, and the ability to exceed customer expectations.

The two recipients of these awards (one from Culinary Management and one from Food & Beverage Management – Hotel and Restaurant Operations) are full-time domestic students who have successfully completed their first year with an average of at least 80% and are registered for the second year of their program. They demonstrate strong leadership and teamwork skills with customers and classmates, have strong attention to detail, and a outstanding commitment to quality.

Successful candidates, nominated by faculty, will be invited to interview for a co-op placement with The Charcoal Group.

$2,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Spring

Culinary Management; Food & Beverage Management – Hotel and Restaurant Operations

Chelsea Alvarez Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Chelsea Alvarez who passed away unexpectedly in Sterzing, Italy on January 1, 2017, at the age of 24. Chelsea graduated from Conestoga College in 2015 with a degree in Mechanical Systems Engineering. After graduating, Chelsea had been working at Trade-Mark Industrial as a project manager before leaving for Italy. This award is given to a student completing their third year of an engineering program who participates in the college community outside the classroom and is passionate about applying their engineering education to solve real-world problems. Contribute to the 'https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/chelsea-alvarez-memorial-award'
Chelsea Alveraz Memorial Award.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Engineering

Child Development Practitioner Award

This award was established by the Child Care Network of Waterloo Region to recognize the achievement, leadership and commitment to licensed child care for someone currently working in the field and committed to achieving the credentials of an RECE. This award is given to a student in their third year of the Child Development Practitioner (Apprenticeship) program who demonstrates academic success.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Child Development Practitioner

Chris Kotseff award

Chris Kotseff is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient and 2006 graduate of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program.
Chris joined JLL in 2021 and brings 16 years of experience in office real estate in the Southwestern Ontario market. His client list includes global, national, and local companies across all office sectors including hi-tech, professional services, medical, financial services, and institutions. Chris' success is largely due to his unwavering commitment to deliver exceptional results for his clients.
Chris is an active volunteer in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Lisaard & Innisfree Hospice. He has previously served on boards for Supportive Housing of Waterloo (SHOW), Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS, and Habitat for Humanity Waterloo Region.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who entered their third year of the Business Adminstration - Marketing (Co-op) program in Fall, who has demonstrated outstanding performance in their co-op placement, success in their program, and has had no academic offences. Moreover, they demonstrate outstanding team player qualities by collaborating with and supporting others.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Adminstration - Marketing (Co-op)

Chris Moore Memorial Scholarship

Chris Moore was a natural salesperson whose career path began with Cutco knives and Culligan water systems and culminated as a partner/owner in Century Group Financial Solutions Inc.; a Kitchener-Waterloo based multi-advisor corporation under the Sun Life brand. Chris was a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) who held many advisor and sales management roles. He was passionate about ensuring peace of mind for his clients through all stages of life, and especially enjoyed the wealth management side of the business. He had a keen interest in recruiting top talent to his firm and spoke highly of the caliber of graduates from the Financial Planning program at Conestoga College. In his memory, this award aims to support future sales superstars on their journeys.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who is registered in year 2 or 3 of Conestoga's Business Administration - Financial Planning program. They have a minimum average of 70%, and are in good academic standing with no academic offences. They assume a leadership role among their peers, demonstrate outstanding team player qualities, and are proactive learners who show curiousity.

$2,500

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Financial Planning

CIBC Community of Caring - Proficiency in Resident-Centred Care Award

The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is presented to students in the PSW and Practical Nursing programs who are nominated by faculty based on their performance on care practice in the labs.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter, Spring

Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing

CIBC Community of Caring - PSW Entrance Award

The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is given to four students who demonstrate a passion for pursuing a career as a personal support worker.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

CIBC Community of Caring - Leadership in Caring Award

The CIBC Community of Caring Awards are presented annually to students at the Schlegel Centre for Excellence In Innovation In Aging. This award is given at the end of the fall term to four Practical Nursing students who contributed to resident life or service to seniors with the adjacent Walker Library. It is also given at the end of the term to a PSW student who has demonstrated leadership in caring through volunteer engagement with residents.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Personal Support Worker (PSW); Practical Nursing

Cindy Kunder Memorial Award

Cindy graduated from Conestoga’s Nursing diploma program (Stratford) in 1985 and passed away in December 2015. Cindy was a surgical nurse in St. Thomas and was well loved and respected. In honour of Cindy's memory, this award has been established by her life-long friend and fellow Conestoga nursing alumna, Marsha Koehler. The recipient of this award is a student entering Practical Nursing after completing a PSW diploma, who shows an interest in mental health, surgery, or both.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

CIPS Ontario Ethical IT Practitioner Award

The Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS) has established this award to recognize and support students in Information Technology programs who demonstrate CIPS' core values of encouraging ethical behaviours and practices in IT services. These scholarships will be presented to exceptional students in an IT program in Conestoga's School of Applied Computer Science.
The recipient of this award is a student with a minimum 80% average who demonstrates IT ethical leadership in extracurricular activities, either on campus on in the community.

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Winter

Clarice Ward Leaders in the Skilled Trades Scholarship

Clarice Ward received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Apprenticeship category. Clarice is a 2007 graduate of the Women in Skilled Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program at Conestoga as well as a 2011 graduate of the General Carpenter Apprenticeship program. As an assistant project manager of specialty contracts at Melloul-Blamey Construction Inc., she is the first woman to transition from tradesperson (general carpenter) to construction management in Melloul-Blamey’s 37-year history, and one of the only tradeswomen to serve on the board of directors of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction. A speaker, mentor and champion of women in apprenticeships, she has influenced thousands of women to consider skilled trade opportunities. Ward was awarded a 60th Anniversary Gender Equity Fellowship by the University of Waterloo in 2019.

The recipient of this award is a student graduating from a construction trades program who has demonstrated leadership in the classroom, contributes to the success of their program by supporting the success of others, shows dedication to their studies, and demonstrates creative problem-solving skills. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

All Construction Trades

Cody Dibble Memorial Award in Welding

Cody will always be remembered for his quick wit, his welding talents, and his love for his pets, Dodge trucks, camo hats, sunglasses and plaid shirts. Cody was a hardworking man with a big heart. He touched many lives and will be missed by everyone. The recipient of this award is a student in their first year of the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who demonstrates academic success and a commitment to community service.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Welding and Fabrication Technician

Community Engagement Award

The Community Engagement Award honours a student who inspires others while actively contributing and benefitting our community. The recipient is a dedicated, academically successful, full-time student who goes above and beyond in their co-op program, internship, or volunteer activities. They have demonstrated a desire to engage and develop society beyond graduation, and show how they intend to integrate and apply their Conestoga education as a community professional.

$500

All Schools

Spring

Conestoga College Degree Entrance Scholarship

The Conestoga College Degree Entrance Scholarship is awarded to students accepted into the first year of eligible (non-bridging) degree programs with an admissions average of at least 70%. Scholarships are awarded to registered students after day 10 of the term.
Please note: students in the Bachelor of Science, Nursing (BScN) program may not receive this Entrance Scholarship.
For more information about scholarship values and eligible programs, contact the Registrar's Office.

Depending on admissions average: $1,500 (70-79%); $2,000 (80-89%); $2,500 (90-100%)

All Schools

Fall, Winter, Spring

Eligible Conestoga degree programs

Conestoga Heavy Construction Association Sewer and Watermain Endowed Bursary

The Conestoga Heavy Construction Association established this bursary to increase the awareness of the sewer and water main industry and to acknowledge students that show interest and competency in the sewer and water main sector. Two bursaries will be given annually: one to a student in second year and one to a student in third year of a Civil Engineering Technology diploma.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Civil Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology - Environment

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Career Bursary

Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Career Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Community Services and School of Health & Life Sciences related to justice, education, child welfare, and healthcare. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

Community Services, Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Paramedic; Nursing - BScN (McMaster); Practical Nursing; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Biotechnology Technician; Personal Support Worker; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Diploma RPN to BScN ; Pre-Health Path Adv Diploma/Degre

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Education Bursary

Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Education Bursary is in good academic standing in the Early Childhood Education or Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship program. They have demonstrated the ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

Community Services

Spring

Early Childhood Education; Child Development Practitioner Apprenticeship

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Healthcare Bursary

Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Healthcare Bursary is in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Health & Life Sciences. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Paramedic; Nursing - BScN (McMaster); Practical Nursing; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Biotechnology Technician; Personal Support Worker; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Diploma RPN to BScN ; Pre-Health Path Adv Diploma/Degre

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Justice Bursary

Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle.
The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Justice Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Community Services. They have demonstrated both an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

Community Services

Spring

Protection, Security & Investigation; Police Foundations; Advanced Police Studies; BCCJ Community & Criminal Justice

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Student Caregiver Bursary

The CSI Indigenous Student Caregiver Bursary is presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle, while also acting as a primary caregiver for a child(ren), a family member(s), or elderly person (people) with a chronic illness or disability. The recipient is in good academic standing and has shown an ability to motivate others and leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$1,500

All Schools

Spring

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Student Leadership Bursary

The CSI Indigenous Leadership Bursary is presented to an exceptional full-time student who has demonstrated outstanding leadership while volunteering with the Indigenous Initiatives department and the CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient is in good academic standing and has shown an ability to motivate others and leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$1,000

All Schools

Spring

Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) Indigenous Welfare Bursary

Presented to an exceptional full-time student who has volunteered with, participated in, and contributed to the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. The recipient of the CSI Indigenous Welfare Bursary is a full-time student in good academic standing in an eligible Human Services program. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

Community Services

Spring

Social Service Worker; Human Services Foundation; Management in Community Services; Mental Health & Substance Use

Conestoga’s Big Giveaway

Sponsored by Conestoga College, the recipient of Conestoga's Big Giveaway is drawn from eligible students who complete an entry ballot, available at select in-person recruitment events and https://www.conestogac.on.ca/future-students/ during the prize period (September – April).
The recipient must be a resident of Ontario and have been accepted as a first-year domestic student in a full-time or part-time program at any campus location of Conestoga College for the upcoming academic year (beginning studies in September).

$2,000

All Schools

Fall

All Programs

Courage to Achieve and Inspire Award

The Courage to Achieve and Inspire Award has been created by an alumnus of Conestoga’s Practical Nursing program to recognize a student in the program who inspires others through their kindness, compassion and genuine consideration, despite facing challenges themselves.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Practical Nursing

Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarship - Degree

The Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional second and third-year full-time students in Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) degree program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.

$5,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Hons.)

Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarship - Diploma

The Cowan Biotechnology Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional first-year full-time students in Conestoga's Biotechnology Technician diploma program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.

$3,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Biotechnology Technician

Cowan Medical Lab Assistant/Technician Academic Scholarship

The Cowan Medical Lab Assistant/Technician Academic Scholarships are given to exceptional graduating full-time students from Conestoga's Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician program who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.

$3,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician

Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Academic Scholarship

The Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Academic Scholarships are given to two exceptional first-year students and two exceptional second-year students from Conestoga's Medical Lab Sciences Advanced Diploma program who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to making positive impacts in the community.

$7,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Medical Laboratory Science

Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Graduating Scholarship

The Cowan Medical Lab Sciences Graduating Scholarship is given to an exceptional graduating student in Conestoga's Medical Laboratory Science Advanced Diploma program who has demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

$7,000

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Medical Laboratory Science

CPA Ontario - Frank Mensink Award

The CPA Ontario - Frank Mensink Award has been established to honour Mr. Mensink FCGA, former chair of the CGA Ontario board of directors and past executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality. This award recognizes Frank’s contributions to the CPA designation (formerly the certified general accountant designation), and awards his strides towards creating and facilitating CPA pathways for Conestoga College students. This award is given to a full-time student entering their fourth year of the Bachelor of Business Administration (Accounting, Audit and Information Technology), and who will act as a CPA campus co-ordinator at Conestoga.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Accounting, Audit and Information Technology (Bridge Program)

CSI Indigenous Incoming Student award

Presented by Conestoga Students Inc., the recipient of the CSI Indigenous Incoming Student award is an outstanding individual who is a newly registered full-time student who has volunteered with the Indigenous Initiatives department and CSI Indigenous Circle. They have demonstrated an ability to motivate others and shown leadership in navigating life's challenges. The recipient has also completed an Indigenous Self-Identification form and responded to follow-up emails from Indigenous Initiatives as required.

$500

All Schools

Spring

CSI x CEC Venture Grant

In partnership with the Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective (CEC), Conestoga Students Inc. (CSI) has established the CSI x CEC Venture Grant to support the entrepreneurial spirit of Conestoga students.
Recipients of these grants are members of the Venture Lab in the CEC who showcase creativity, innovation, and experience in the Conestoga community through a stand-alone application.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

Curo Claims Services Student Merit Scholarship

This merit scholarship is awarded to a full-time student in year one of the Business - Insurance program who demonstrates the ability to learn collaboratively and build rapport, shows a commitment to community involvement and service, and has completed a minimum of two Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) exams. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business - Insurance

D.W. Cooper Contracting Safety Award

This award has been established to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. The recipient of this award is a student in the Heavy Construction Equipment Operation program at the Brantford campus who demonstrates leadership, as well as superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements in the work place. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Heavy Construction Equipment Operation

dahl Valve Outstanding Student Award

The dahl Valve Outstanding Student Award has been established in memory of Trygve Husebye who was the founder of the Dahl Brothers (Canada) Limited. This award is given to a student in the Plumber Apprenticeship program who has achieved a minimum 3.0 GPA in their level 1 courses and demonstrates the majority of the following dhal Brothers Canada Ltd. qualities: integrity, respect, accountability, teamwork, positive attitude and courtesy. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Plumber Apprenticeship

Daniel Crone Memorial Award

The award was established in the memory of Daniel Crone to recognize a student who is graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program who has demonstrated a positive attitude throughout their program and who has shown consistent improvement in their academics and skills. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$250

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation

Dave Walden and Family HRAC Scholarship

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.
These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The two recipients of the Dave Walden and Family HRAC Scholarships are among the top graduating students (with a minimum 75% average) from the fall and winter cohorts. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Female Construction Award

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.
These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Female Construction Awards are two students who identify as female and are among the top graduating students (with a minimum 75% average) from a Conestoga Construction Trades program (Carpentry, HRAC, Electrical, Plumbing). They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing, Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques

Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Student Achievement Award

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.
These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Outstanding Student Achievement Awards are two graduates from a Conestoga Construction Trades program (Carpentry, HRAC, Electrical, Plumbing) who have overcome severe hardship or adversity in order to successfully complete their studies. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician, Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing, Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques

Dave Walden And Family Student Achievement Electrical Award

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.

Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.
These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The recipient of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Electrical Award is a graduate from the Electrical Techniques or Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op) program, who is the most improved student in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Electrical Technician - Industrial (Optional Co-op), Electrical Techniques

Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement HRAC Award

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.

These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The recipients of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement HRAC Awards are two graduates (from the fall and winter cohorts) who are the most improved students in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician

Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Plumbing Award

These scholarship awards for students in the skilled trades programs have been established through the J.D. Walden Family Fund at the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
Dave Walden is a community leader, businessman, and long-time friend of Conestoga. Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Conestoga Roofing Centre, securing the agreement of the Ontario Industrial Roofing Contractors Association and raising funds to support the construction of the Centre.
These awards serve to reflect and honour the values of Dave Walden, who takes great pride in working hard at his trade and continues to promote quality workmanship in the trades to others. He is known for going above and beyond for all those who are dear to him including his family, friends, customers and community.
The recipient of the Dave Walden and Family Student Achievement Plumbing Award is a graduate from the Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing program, who is the most improved student in the classroom and the shop. They will have demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to a career in the construction trades.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing

David Ferrede Health and Safety Award

David Ferrede began his firefighting career at the Kitchener Fire Department on January 1, 1982. He was passionate about contributing to his community. A health enthusiast, David was also dedicated to wellness, fitness and training. He was eager to implement and master new practices that protected firefighters and increased the safety of their work. Sadly, two years after fighting a toxic fire, David contracted cancer. He died June 24, 1989. He was 32 years old. This award was created to honour David's inspiring commitment to firefighting and to health and wellness. It is the donor's heartfelt hope that by encouraging outstanding proficiency in the application of health and safety practices, the lives of future firefighters will be enhanced and protected. These awards will be presented to graduating students from the Pre-service Firefighter program who have demonstrated outstanding proficiency in the application of health and safety procedures and practices. Recipients of this award are nominated by program faculty.

$500

Community Services

Winter, Spring

Pre-Service Firefighter

Dean of Engineering’s Entrance Award for Women in Engineering

This award was established by the Executive Dean of Engineering (now retired) to recognize a female student in her first year of an engineering degree program at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated academic success in her first term and is active in the college community outside of the classroom. The recipient of this award is selected by the Chairs of Engineering.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Engineering Degree Programs

Debra Marshall Human Resources Management Graduate Award

The Debra Marshall Award has been established in recognition of Debra Marshall, Executive Director of Human Resources, who retired after more than 35 years at Conestoga. During her career, Debra made a tremendous contribution to the college, demonstrating her professionalism and integrity in her dealings with employees and others across the Conestoga community. The recipient of this award is a student in their second term of the Human Resources Management program who has demonstrated academic success and has financial need.

$750

Business

Winter

Human Resources Management

Dedication in Craft Award - Presented by Current Media and MS2 Productions

The Dedication in Craft Award recognizes first-year, full-time students in Conestoga's Broadcasting – Television and Independent Production program who exemplify outstanding passion and perseverance in their field. This award, presented by Current Media and MS2 Productions, aims to inspire and support the ambition and enthusiasm necessary for thriving in the industry. They believe that hard work, dedication, and resilience are the cornerstones of achieving extraordinary success.

$500

Creative Industries

Winter

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

Dedication to the Craft Award

The Dedication to Craft Award is presented to a graduating animation student who exemplifies an unwavering commitment to their art form, while also fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. This award recognizes a student whose passion, perseverance, and generosity in helping others set an exceptional standard within the animation community.

$250

Creative Industries

Winter

3D Computer Animation; Animation

Demant Futures Scholarship

Founded in 1904, Oticon believes that "whether it's audiology, technology and fitting systems or just the way we interact with hearing care professionals, the starting point remains the same: We put people first."
Oticon established this award to put students first. The recipient is the full-time student in Conestoga's Hearing Instrument Specialist program who has achieved the highest overall average (minimum GPA of 3.5) after their first year of study.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Hearing Instrument Specialist

DeWalt Construction Award

DwWalt is the leader in contractor power tools including cordless drills, woodworking tools and professional power tools. Students registered in specific skilled trades programs who achieve academic and practical skills excellence and demonstrate positive skills will be awarded with a DeWalt tool package.

Tool Package

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Construction Techniques Programs; Renovation Technician Programs; Women in Skilled Trades

Diane Blake Community Impact Award

Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities.
She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student graduating from Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) program or completing their first year of the Pharmacy Technician (1501) program.
They demonstrate academic success (with a minimum overall average of 75%) and a commitment to positively impacting their community.

$5,000

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician

Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Academic Scholarships

Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities.
She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys.

The recipients of these awards are full-time students who have completed their first term of Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) program or are graduating from the Pharmacy Technician (1501) program.
They have demonstrated academic success (a minimum average of 75%) and a commitment to positively impacting their community.

$5,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician

Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Awards: First Generation Bursary

Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities.
She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys.
The recipients of these awards are full-time students enrolled in their first year of Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) and Pharmacy Technician (1501) programs.
To be considered for these awards, students must be the first in their family to attend post-secondary education, meaning their parent(s) have never participated in full- or part-time post-secondary studies anywhere in the world.

$5,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter, Spring

Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician

Diane Blake Pharmaceutical Awards: Mature Learner Bursary

Diane Blake believes in the importance of post-secondary education and the difference college graduates make in their communities.
She also believes that finances should not be a barrier to pursuing post-secondary education and has established these awards to support students’ education journeys.
The recipients of these awards are mature full-time students enrolled in Conestoga’s Community Pharmacy Assistant (1499) and Pharmacy Technician (1501) programs.
They have little (less than one year) or no previous post-secondary-level education, have achieved a 70% overall or admission average upon entering their programs, and are returning to school after spending more than five years away from full-time education and/or being in the workforce.
Potential recipients are General Awards Applicants who share their ambition to pursue advanced education to achieve their goals.

$5,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter, Spring

Community Pharmacy Assistant; Pharmacy Technician

Dianne Gravel Annual Scholarship

Dianne is a Conestoga graduate. This award has been established to honor the life and achievements of Dianne Gravel, CPA, CGA. Dianne obtained her CGA designation as a single mom while working full time and raising four children. Dianne was very committed to her family, her work, her church and to giving back to the community. Dianne mentored many accounting staff over her long accounting career. She always had a smile and a kind word, could make us laugh and always did her best. Dianne worked hard to achieve her goal of a professional accounting designation while juggling the demands of raising a family. Dianne progressed in her professional career to a senior level providing accounting services to clients and being an integral part of her CPA firm.
This scholarship is awarded to a student in the Business Administration - Accounting diploma program who demonstrates academic success, community service, and leadership.

$2,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Accounting

Dillon Consulting Limited Waterloo Region Award

Dillon Consulting is a Canadian, employee-owned professional consulting company that specializes in planning, management, engineering and environmental sciences. Not only do we provide exceptional client service, we also care about the communities we live and work in and the future of our industry. In keeping with these principles, and in support of those who seek to join our profession, we have established two awards. They both recognize second and third-year students who live in Waterloo Region and its surrounding communities. Acceptable candidates must be enrolled in the Civil Engineering Technology program. Both awards require dedication and commitment to local causes, as demonstrated through community service (either on campus or in local communities). One award is reserved for students who are members of under-represented groups, such as members of the LGBTQ+ community, visible minorities and women.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Civil Engineering Technology

Don Kirck Memorial Academic Grant

Home Hardware created this award to support students in the Supply Chain and Operations Management program who show commitment.

$500

Business

Winter

Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management (Co-op)

Don Lucky Scholarship - Cole International Inc.

This award has been established in celebration of Don Lucky’s 60 years as the owner of Cole International. Don has always encouraged a continuous learning culture at Cole International and would like to extend this mentality to a student at Conestoga. The recipient of this award is the (domestic) student in the Supply Chain Management - Global program who achieves the highest overall average at the end of first semester.

$500

Business

Winter

Supply Chain Management - Global

Donna McKenna Award

The Donna McKenna Award is given to a student who demonstrates the characteristics and qualities needed of an ECE, as determined by program faculty, and has financial need.

$250

Community Services

Winter

Early Childhood Education

Donna Squire International Nursing Student Bursary

Donna graduated from Fanshawe College in 1987 with a Nursing Diploma, continued her education at Brock University and graduated with Bachelor of Education in Adult Education with distinction. She started her nursing career working at St. Joseph Health Science Surgical Unit and VON, Clinical Resource Nurse, but once she came to Cambridge Memorial Hospital in 2003, she found her second home and never left.
Donna is passionate about education and has always demonstrated academic excellence. She is driven to share her knowledge, which is why in 2013 she chose to teach at Conestoga College. Her passion for teaching international students is infectious; Donna is loved by her Conestoga College and CMH colleagues, students, friends and family.
The recipient of this bursary is a a full-time student enrolled in year 2 of the Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nursing program who has financial need and demonstrates academic success, teamwork and who has received excellent evaluations during their clinical placement.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter, Spring

Enhanced Practice for Internationally Educated Nurses

Donny Runstedler Paramedic Award

Donny Runstedler is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. Donny graduated from Conestoga's Primary Care Paramedic program in 2014 with High Distinction and completed Advanced Care Paramedic training in 2019. He was hired by Region of Waterloo Paramedic Services upon graduation in 2014 and is currently working with the Region of Waterloo as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
The recipient of this award is registered full-time in the final term of Conestoga's Paramedic program (0052) and has paid their tuition fees in full. In addition, they are in good academic standing, with no academic offences, and have demonstrated professionalism throughout their time at Conestoga and preceptorship. Note: preference will be given to a student who did their preceptorship in Waterloo Region.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Paramedic

Doreen Johnson (nee Richard) Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Doreen Johnson, also known as Dody.

The recipient of this award is a student in good standing in the Management in Community Services Graduate Certificate program who demonstrates a commitment to social justice through their volunteer, work, and academic contributions.
Preference will be given to a student who is a single parent or is parenting on their own.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Management in Community Services

Dr. Donald J. Dodsworth Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize a student in the Social Service Worker program who is completing their first year and who shows promise in their chosen field. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$100

Community Services

Winter

Social Service Worker

Dr. Robert and Dianna Lee Career Advancement Award for Healthcare

Established to support aspiring graduates of Conestoga College's Health & Life Sciences programs, this award provides financial assistance to help begin the recipient's career and contributes to the growing healthcare needs of the community. Funds may be used to offset the cost of a certification exam or professional license / registration fee to practice, or for costs associated with preparation materials, courses, travel, or accommodations required to complete a certification exam.
The recipient is a new graduate of a Health Sciences program with no academic or professional integrity issues who requires a certification exam or professional registration to practice or increase their employability prospects in a competitive job market.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Paramedic; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Fitness and Health Promotion; Massage Therapy

Dr. Stanley F. Leavine Memorial Award

Award in memory of Dr. Stanley Leavine for a graduating student with high ability to apply theory in clinical, who demonstrates personal and professional growth and strives for high academic achievement.

$100

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Nursing (BScN)

ECAP Program Advisory Committee Award

The ECAP Program Advisory Committee Award will be given to a graduating student in the Electrical Technician program who has achieved 70 per cent or above in each of the core courses in the final semester. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial

Eclipse Automation – Diversity Awards

Conestoga is committed to welcoming and including all members of our diverse college community through initiatives that allow everyone to develop a sense of belonging and connection.
Conestoga promotes a college community that emphasizes collaborative relationships based on understanding, acceptance, and respect.
These awards, applied to student accounts for year 2 and 3 tuition costs, were established to recognize individuals who have significantly contributed to or demonstrated inclusive participation in everyday behaviours, substantially contributing to the advancement of equity, diversity, and inclusion within their academic fields.
The recipients of these 2 awards of $10,000 will have successfully completed their first year of an eligible program and demonstrated outstanding efforts in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, going above and beyond to enhance diversity.

Both domestic and international students are eligible. Preference will be given to students in equity deserving groups, including women.
For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).

$10,000

Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Electrical Eng Technician - Industrial; Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance; Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering ; Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering ; Mechanical Engineering Technology - Roboti

Eclipse Automation - EMAM Lab Award

This award recognizes an individual who shows outstanding commitment to participation and collaboration in the classroom. The recipient is registered in their second year of Conestoga's Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance program with no academic offences, and consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to learning, engagement, and collaboration. They assume a leadership role with peers, contributing to a dynamic and positive environment. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication to shared learning goals make them a valued member of the academic community.
For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).

$10,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance (Co-op)

Eclipse Automation - Robotics and Automation Engineering Scholarship

This award recognizes a student registered in their second year of Conestoga's Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program with no academic offences. The recipient shows outstanding commitment to participation and collaboration in the classroom. This student consistently demonstrates a proactive approach to learning and engages with peers in a collaborative spirit, contributing to a dynamic and positive environment. Their enthusiasm, teamwork, and dedication to shared learning goals make them a valued member of the academic community.
For more information and to apply, visit Eclipse Automation Scholarships. The Fall 2024 application deadline is November 29, 2024 (11:59 p.m., ET).

$10,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)

Eclipse Automation Co-op Student Award

This award was established to recognize a co-op student who has completed two or more terms with Eclipse Automation. The completed co-op terms can be in the same or different departments. The recipient will have completed their co-op terms with above average or exceptional performance evaluations, and reflect (in writing) how these co-op terms impacted their student journey.

$10,000

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Business, Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mobile Solutions Development (Co-op); BBA - Accounting, Audit, and Info Tech (Honours); BBA - International Business Management (Honours); Bus Marketing (Co-op); Bus Supply Chain & Ops Mgt (Co-op); Human Resources Management (Co-op); Electronic Systems En

Edith Jackson Memorial Endowed Bursary

Edith Jackson was a graduate of Victoria Hospital in London and worked as a nurse for many years including a number of years at Grand River Hospital, Kitchener. Upon the accidental death of her husband, Mrs. Jackson became a single mother of three boys. Mrs. Jackson passed away at 92 in May 2007. This award has been established by her three sons – William, James and Robert in loving memory of their mother. The recipients of this bursary are students with financial need who are enrolled in the Nursing (BScN) program.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing (BScN)

Elizabeth R. McIntyre Endowed Award

Elizabeth Ruth McIntyre, also known as Betty, graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, Guelph, 1946. Betty worked in a variety of health care settings before she began teaching nurses aide courses in Guelph. During her career, and during 25 years of retirement, she worked passionately at her special interest in hospice care. She co-founded two hospices where her special skills in education, patient care and volunteerism merged. While Betty expected high standards of bedside nursing care, she understood the barriers that students sometimes face and always encouraged them in the pursuit of their education. She went to great lengths to help students overcome those hurdles to learn how to provide excellent patient care. We are pleased to present this award in her name to someone who reflects those values, someone who has overcome obstacles to learn and demonstrate exceptional skills at the bedside. The recipient of this award is a second year student in the Practical Nursing program who has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity while in the program, and who has demonstrated leadership amongst their peers and contributes to the success of the program by helping others. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

EllisDon Women in Skilled Trades Award

Together, an employee-led group at EllisDon, is committed to promoting gender equity in the construction industry. They believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams, regardless of gender identity. Women looking to get into the industry may face unique challenges, and sometimes all it takes is an extra boost to help them to achieve their goals. As a group, Together believes in the power of working together and supporting one another. By providing awards for women pursuing a career in construction, they hope to inspire and empower the next generation of women, making the construction industry more inclusive and welcoming for everyone. They are excited to support women who are breaking barriers and paving the way for future generations and look forward to seeing the positive impact they will make in the industry.
The recipients of the EllisDon Women in Skilled Trades awards are students registered full-time at Conestoga in a post-secondary or apprenticeship construction related program who have demonstrated success with no academic offences.
Through their General Awards Application, students must exhibit their passion for a career in the trades, sharing their volunteer experience, career goals and reasons for selecting their program.

$2,500

All Schools, Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician ; General Carpentry; Electrician – Construction and Maintenance; Plumbing Techniques; Masonry Techniques; Electrician – Industrial; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Electrical Technician – Indust

Emond Publishing PSI Award

As a community partner with Conestoga College's Community Safety department, Emond Publishing has established this award to help support and contribute to the education of hard-working PSI students.
The recipient of this award is a student in year 1 of Conestoga's Protection, Security, and Investigation program who is successfully progressing through the program, with no academic offenses, and demonstrates leadership and professionalism both in and out of the classroom.

$250

Community Services

Spring

Protection, Security, and Investigation

Enbridge Women in STEM or Skilled Trades Award

Enbridge "delivers the energy that fuels quality of life". Enbridge is North America's premier energy infrastructure company. Their name spells out their mission: A bridge to a cleaner energy future. Their core values—Safety, Integrity, Respect, and Inclusion—reflect what is truly important to them as a company. Enbridge is excited to partner with Conestoga College and has established the Enbridge Women in STEM or Skilled Trades Award to inspire women enrolled in a technical program and encourage them to continue to pursue a career in STEM or skilled trades.

The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the WIST program, or in their first year of designated programs in the School of Engineering & Technology or School of Trades. In addition, the recipient identifies as a woman and/or Indigenous woman, is in good academic standing with no academic offences, and demonstrates outstanding "team player" qualities, contribution to the success of the program by helping others, a positive attitude and commitment, and/or assumption of a leadership role amongst their peers.

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Electrical Techniques; Welding Techniques; Welding and Fabrication Technician; Construction Techniques; HRAC Technician; Electrical Technician - Industrial, Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright; Precision Machining and Tooling; Gas and Sheet Meta

Energy+ Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award

Energy+ Inc. created this award to support a student in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program, completing their second year, who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Energy Systems Engineering Technology

Enova Power Corp. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Grant

Enova Power Corp. created this award in order to support a student in Electrical Engineering Technology.
The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their second year of study and will be proceeding to their third. In addition, the student has achieved academic success and demonstrated financial need.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

Enova Power Corp. Energy Systems Technology Academic Grant

Enova Power Corp. created this award to support a student in the Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical (Optional Co-op) program.
The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their second year of study and will be proceeding to their third. In addition, the student will have achieved academic success and demonstrated financial need.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical (Optional Co-op)

Enova Power Scholarship

Enova Power has created this scholarship to recognize students in the Powerline Technician program who demonstrate academic achievement, commitment to teamwork, and dedication to safe work habits. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

$1,250

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Powerline Technician (Optional Co-op)

Eramosa Engineering FITT Award

This award has been established to recognize a graduating student from the Process Control stream of the Electrical Engineering Technology program. The recipient of this award demonstrates the FITT qualities: fun, initiative, technical excellence and trust. Students are nominated for this award by program faculty.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology - Process Control Stream

Erving Erlick Bursary

This award is presented by the friends of Mr. Erlick in memory of the late Erving Erlick, who was the president and founder of Bedford Furniture Industries of Weston, Ontario. This bursary honours his entrepreneurship and his many years of selfless contribution to the Canadian furniture industry. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their third year of a woodworking program who demonstrates academic success.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Woodworking Technology

Evan Horkoff Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Evan Horkoff, a former student in the Powerline Technician program who was killed in a tragic workplace accident at 25. This award is to highlight the importance of knowledge and understanding with respect to safety requirements while working. The recipient of this award exhibits superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements while working, and provides leadership in this area to other students in the program. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Powerline Technician

Excellence in Automotive Service Leadership Award

This award has been established in honour of Dustin Leitch, a graduate of the Automotive Service Technician program and recipient of the 2020 Alumni of Distinction award. Dustin Leitch was a strong student who has used the skills learned in the program to support a successful career with Toyota, becoming a Master Technician, and with Tesla Inc. where he now oversees teams of Automotive Service Technicians.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Automotive Service Technician (Apprenticeship)

Excellence in Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Award

The Excellence in Freelancing & Entrepreneurship Award recognizes outstanding achievement by a full-time student in Conestoga's Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program.

$250

Creative Industries

Winter

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

Fastenal Values Award

Since 1967, Fastenal has grown from a single location distributor of industrial and construction supplies to a Fortune 500 company, positioned as a global supply chain leader. There are now over 3,000 servicing locations, each providing tailored local inventory and personalized service for their customers.
As they've expanded across the world, they have retained a core belief in people and their ability to accomplish remarkable things - if given the opportunity. From this philosophy stems an entrepreneurial culture that challenges every employee to run their own business, create their own success, and advance to become company leaders.
The Fastenal Values Awards recognize the top male and female students who best demonstrate Fastenal's company values: Ambition, Innovation, Integrity and Teamwork. The recipients are determined at the end of the term, from full-time students registered in the industrial and construction trades programs.

$1,500

All Schools

Spring

Ferric Machinery Award

The Ferric Machinery Award was established to recognize students who show good problem-solving skills, academic ability, and leadership skills in the classroom or on campus.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student registered in Level 2 of the Mechanical Technician - Industrial Millwright or the Electrical Technician - Industrial program, is in good academic standing, and has excelled academically. They demonstrate innovative ideas and solutions when problem solving and assume a leadership role among their peers.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mechanical Technician – Industrial Millwright; Electrical Technician – Industrial

Fiona Coughlin Empowerment Award

The Fiona Coughlin Empowerment Award supports a parent enrolled in a business program at Conestoga College, as they pursue their educational and career goals. It recognizes a student who understands the importance of giving back and contributing to the greater community.

The recipient of the award is a parent or guardian of at least one dependent child who has completed at least one term of a degree or diploma program within the School of Business and is registered for the upcoming term.

Preference is given to students who are in good academic standing with no academic offenses, who are involved with their community, and demonstrate financial need.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. Excellence in Marketing Award

Flanagan Foodservice Inc. established this award to recognize a student in the Business Administration - Marketing program who achieves the highest mark in MKT3095: Professional Selling.

$500

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Marketing

Foodservice Consultant Society International (FCSI) Canadian Chapter Award

The Foodservice Consultant Society International (FCSI) Canadian Chapter award was established to assist a student in the School of Hospitality & Culinary Arts in achieving their career goals and to promote the foodservice industry, including its consultant segment.
The recipient of this award is a full-time second-year student from Conestoga's Culinary Management (Co-op) or Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op) programs. They show dedication to their studies, are in good standing with no academic offences, and are a high performing student. Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary Management (Co-op); Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (including Co-op)

Frank Mensink Award

The award was established in honour of Frank Mensink, executive dean of the School of Business & Hospitality at Conestoga, upon his retirement. This award exemplifies Frank Mensink’s outstanding commitment to community, college involvement, and student success. The recipient of this award is a student in a School of Business program who demonstrates strong academic achievement, and exceptional community and college involvement.

$750

Business

Winter

Any Business program

Fred Hennig Business Administration Scholarship

Frederick Hennig began his business career as a stockroom clerk in the Kitchener Woolworth's store in 1949. Over the next 34 years, he held many positions with F. W. Woolworth Co. Ltd., and was promoted to executive vice-president of Canadian Corporate Operations. In 1984, Mr. Hennig transferred to New York as senior vice-president, Worldwide General Merchandise Operations. He headed up the international retailing giant from early 1987 until his retirement in 1995. As president and chief operating officer, Mr. Hennig oversaw Woolworth's 5,569 stores in Canada, the United States, Mexico and Germany, including 3,282 Kinney, Footlocker and Champs shoe stores and other specialty stores. Originally from Kitchener, Mr. Hennig established this scholarship to recognize students who are working towards a career in retailing and marketing and who share an ambition for a successful career. This scholarship is awarded to two students enrolled in Business Administration - Marketing who have demonstrated academic success and exceptional customer service in a retail work position.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Marketing

Fred Hennig Marketing Bursary

Originally from Kitchener, Mr. Hennig established this bursary to recognize students who are working towards a career in retailing and marketing and who share an ambition for a successful career.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Marketing

Freda and Gerald Moore Palliative Care Award

This award recognizes a student interested in pursuing palliative care in good academic standing with strong practical skills, leadership, caring and compassion.

$200

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Practical Nursing

Frederick and Suzanne Burnes Memorial Award for Educational Perseverance

Honouring Frederick and Suzanne Burnes, devoted advocates of higher education who believed in its power to transform lives, this award supports a student who embodies resilience, determination, and a passion for learning. The recipient is a full-time student in their third year of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program who demonstrates resilience, determination, and a passion for learning. Preference will be given to a student who is the first in their family to attend college or has faced significant challenges.

$500

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Marketing; Business Administration - Marketing (Co-op)

FS Tool Award

This award was created to recognize students who have demonstrated a true interest and passion for a career in the woodworking industry. The recipient of this award is a student who has produced a high-quality finished product, and has designed and manufactured the piece of furniture on their own. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

Varies

Engineering & Technology

Winter, Spring

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Future Technology Leaders Bursary

The Future Technology Leaders Bursary, an Alumni of Distinction funded award, aims to open doors to transformative careers and life-changing opportunities that a Conestoga education offers. By helping to alleviate financial pressures, this bursary enables talented and driven students to achieve their highest potential in the field of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology.

$1,000

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Winter

Garland Group Award

The Garland Group manufactures a full line of commercial ranges, ovens, grills and related cooking and warming equipment under the Garland and U.S. Range brands. This award is presented to a high-performing student graduating from eligible culinary programs who has an understanding of service excellence, demonstrates culinary skill, and aspires to a career in the foodservice industry.
Recipients of these awards will have shown academic excellence, culinary skill, exceptional enthusiasm, and potential for culinary success.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary Management; Culinary Skills - Chef Training; Cook I (Apprenticeship); Cook II (Apprenticeship)

Gateman Milloy Inc. Endowed Academic Grant

Gateman-Milloy Inc. is and has been one of the most recognizable and well known local businesses in Waterloo Region for the past 28 years. Gateman-Milloy Inc. is an employer to several Conestoga College graduates and current students enrolled in various programs throughout Conestoga, including skilled trades and apprenticeships, construction and architectural engineering, business and academic foundations, project management and heavy equipment operations. This grant was created to support students in the Civil Engineering Technology and Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology programs. The recipients of this award are in their third year of the above programs and who are the most improved academically from Year 1 to Year 2.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Civil Engineering Technology; Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Gayler Family Power Engineering Award

This award has been established in honor of graduates of the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th class program. The recipient has received positive feedback following their work placement, demonstrates a positive attitude, and shows leadership in the classroom by contributing to the success of the program by helping others in the classroom and labs. Preference is given to students identifying as female.

$250

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Power Engineering Techniques - 4th class

Gene Haas Scholarship

This award was created to recognize students in their final year of the Mechanical Technician programs who have achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership skills. The recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

$5,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Mechanical Technician - General Machinist; Mechanical Technical - Tool and Die/Tool Maker; Mechanical Technician - CNC

George and Dale Memorial Award for Proficiency in Pressure Ulcer Prevention

According to Health Quality Ontario, pressure ulcers exact a high cost to individuals and the province's health care system. For an individual, it can mean the beginning of a loss of independence and a serious deterioration in their quality of life. This award has been established to recognize a Doon PSW student who has demonstrated exemplary knowledge and skill in the care of their client, with a focus on demonstrating pressure ulcer prevention. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

$250

Health & Life Sciences

Winter, Spring

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

George Carl Watters Bird Scholarship

Established by the Homewood Foundation, the George Carl Watters Bird Scholarship was created to support a Practical Nursing student who shows an interest in psychiatric nursing and who has requested placement in psychiatry.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

George Evoy Memorial Bursary

This award has been established by Mrs. Pauline Evoy in memory of George Evoy, a loving husband, father and grandfather. George was a partner in Depco International Inc. (Toronto) and Kromet International Inc. (Cambridge). He was a people person who worked hard to achieve his goals. In his leisure time he took great pride in restoring antique cars. The recipient of this bursary is a student who is in their second or third year of Mechanical Engineering Technology – Design and Analysis who has demonstrated a commitment to hard work and perseverance, and who exudes a positive attitude in class.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Design & Analysis

Gerhard (Dick) Kappeler Endowed Bursary

This award has been established by Kappeler Masonry Corporation in recognition of retired mason Dick Kappeler, who offered his own services as project manager in the construction of the Conestoga/OMCA Training Centre on an entirely volunteer basis. The recipient of this award is a student in the Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship) program who demonstrates financial need, has achieved academic excellence, and will be writing their certificate of qualification.

$2,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)

Gerrie Electric Scholarship

Gerrie is a 24-location regional wholesale distributor in electric supply, lighting, automation, project services, supply chain solutions, IP/IOT network and process solutions. They are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in Canada. This scholarship has been established by Gerrie Electric in memory of one of their employees, Tim Strickland, who demonstrated dedication and commitment to their company, his customers and had a passion to give back by mentoring students.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Technician Industrial and Industrial Co-op; Electrician Industrial – Apprenticeship; Electrical – Construction Maintenance Apprenticeship 0702

Gerrie Electric Supply Waterloo Region District School Board Scholarship

Gerrie Electric Wholesale Limited, a family-owned electrical distributor in Ontario, is investing in the future of our industry by providing financial assistance to students enrolled in career fields related to the electrical industry. This award recognizes a student who is enrolled in their first year of an electrical program and who has demonstrated academic success as determined by the college admission process.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Electrical Technician - Industrial; Electrician - Industrial; Electrician – Construction Maintenance

Gerry Meurs Award

This award was created to support a business student with financial need.

$100

Business

Winter

General Business

Gerry Wunder Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Gerard Wunder (“Gerry” to his colleagues) was a tool and die maker. He worked for 49 years for Ontario Die Company (ODC), now split into two companies: ODC Tooling and Molds and Ontario Die International. Gerry began his career as a machinist and worked his way up to become Plant Manager. This scholarship has been established by Gerry’s daughter to honour her father’s memory and reward student excellence in the programs to which the ODC companies provide co-op and apprenticeship placements.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Tool and Die Maker; Engineering programs

GFTC Legacy Fund Diploma Scholarship

GFTC Legacy Fund Entrance Scholarships recognise academic excellence and encourage students to study and pursue careers in the food sector. This scholarship is awarded to students with the highest admission average and who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the food sector. This scholarship is renewable for second year provided students achieve an average of 75% in their first year.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Food Processing Technician

GHD Foundation Women in STEAM: Civil Engineering Technology Bursary

This annual award is a gift from GHD Foundation Canada to support students who are Indigenous women, Black women, and women of colour with demonstrated financial need entering their second or third year of the Civil Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op) program at Conestoga. The GHD Foundation supports equitable access to education in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), for a more diverse future workforce.

$3,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Civil Engineering Technology

GHD Foundation Women in STEAM: Technology Foundations Bursary

This annual award is a gift from GHD Foundation Canada to support students who are Indigenous women, Black women, and women of colour in the first year of the Technology Foundations program at Conestoga. The GHD Foundation supports equitable access to education in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics (STEAM), for a more diverse future workforce.

$3,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Technology Foundations

Global Hospitality Management Award

This award is given to a student in level 2 of the Global Hospitality Management (GHM) program (non-co-op stream), who has succeeded academically in level 1.

Varies

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Global Hospitality Management

Global News/Corus Entertainment Scholarship

This scholarship was created to recognize the student registered full-time in Conestoga's Journalism program who has achieved the highest overall average at the end of their first semester.

$1,000

Creative Industries

Winter

Journalism

Gooder Foundation Endowed Roofing Apprenticeship Award

This award was established to recognize a student who has successfully completed Conestoga’s Level 1 or Level 2 Roofer (apprenticeship) program and who has demonstrated dedication to their studies, leadership skills and best practices as a tradesperson. The recipient of this award is nominated by their peers and selected by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Roofer (Apprenticeship)

Gordon Dennis Memorial Endowment for Excellence in Supply Chain Management

Gordon (Gord) Dennis was an icon in the transportation sector for over 30 years. He started out as a dock shipper with Sears and worked his way up from dispatcher at SLH to director Distribution Ontario/West Region for Molson Canada. He was known far and wide in the industry to be honest and fair to co-workers, customers and suppliers. He had a high level of knowledge and competence that made him a leader and a mentor in the industry. He was a key figure in providing unique insights into supply chain management for Molson Canada. There was no problem, big or small, to which he could not provide an effective solution. With Gord’s untimely passing at age 58, his family, his employer and indeed many leading transportation individuals and members of the Canadian brewing industry felt that Gord’s name should remain active as an example of excellence in the transportation sector. As a result, a permanent scholarship was established at Conestoga College to recognize Gord’s legacy. This award is given to a student in the second year of Supply Chain and Operations Management who has demonstrated academic success, and the desire and drive to pursue a career in the industry.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Gore Mutual Insurance Company Graduate Scholarship

Gore Mutual Insurance Company strongly believes in the importance of developing future insurance professionals and has established this scholarship to encourage and support students in the Insurance - Property and Casualty program. The recipient of this award has completed a minimum of three CIP exams, is academically successful, and demonstrates leadership and innovative thinking. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$1,500

Business

Winter

Business - Insurance

Grand River Brick & Stone, and Young's Masonry Award

Jon Young and Stefan Kraut are proud graduates of Conestoga’s Brick and Stone Apprenticeship program and are thankful to be able to give back to Conestoga. This award has been established to illustrate the need for a high level of initiative and work ethic required to be a successful and respected mason within the trade. The recipient of this award demonstrates a strong work ethic and imitative in their program. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)

Grand River Cooperative Procurement Group Student Award

Established by the Grand River Cooperative Procurement Group, this award recognizes students who demonstrate a commitment to enter the profession of strategic supply and operations management including public procurement.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has submitted a General Awards Application, has successfully completed year 1 of their program with no academic offences, and has a minimum cumulative average of 75%. Moreover, they demonstrate leadership through involvement at Conestoga and community service. Preference will be given to a domestic student.

$1,000

Business

Spring

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing; Business Administration-Supply Chain and Operations Management

Grand River Foods "Justo Ortega" Memorial Bursary

This award has been established in memory of Justo Ortega. Justo was employed as a millwright at Grand River Foods and was killed in a tragic accident. The recipient of this award is a student in the Food Processing Technician program who demonstrates financial need and academic success.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Food Processing Technician

Grand Valley Construction Association Award

Grand Valley Construction Association created this award to support students in construction trades programs. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated leadership and communication skills in their program and a commitment to a career in the construction trades. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Construction Trades

GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Excellence Award

This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Electrical Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Electrical Engineering Technology

GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Engineering Technology Academic Excellence Award

This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Electrical Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology

GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Techniques Excellence Award

The recipient of the GrandBridge Energy Inc. Electrical Techniques Excellence Award is a full-time recent graduate of Conestoga's Electrical Techniques program at the Brantford campus who has demonstrated academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Electrical Techniques

GrandBridge Energy Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award

This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second year student in Energy Systems Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical

GrandBridge Energy Inc. Energy Systems Technology Academic Excellence Award

This award was established by GrandBridge Energy Inc. in order to support a second-year student in Energy Systems Engineering Technology who demonstrates academic excellence, teamwork and a commitment to safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Energy Systems Engineering Technology - Electrical

Graphics Incorporation Award

The Graphics Incorporation Award is presented to a full-time, second-year student from Conestoga's Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program who has achieved excellence and outstanding academic performance in the Advanced Post-Production (BRT2130) course.

$250

Creative Industries

Winter

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

Greg Burns Making a Difference Award

The Greg Burns Making a Difference Award was created to recognize a student in their second year of Recreation and Leisure Services who has achieved academic excellence and demonstrated leadership.

$750

Community Services

Fall

Recreation & Leisure Services

Greg White Achievement Award

This award has been established in honour of Greg White, Chair of the School of Trades and Apprenticeship, upon his retirement. Greg retired in December 2013, after more than 30 years in the college system. Greg truly inspired the next generation of trades people through his passion, leadership and foresight, and significantly contributed to the development of Conestoga’s trades programs, making Conestoga one of the premiere trades and apprenticeship schools in the country. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$750

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mechanical Techniques - Precision Machining and Tooling; Powerline Technician; Any other Electrical or Constriction Trades Program

Gregory Peltz Memorial Endowed Award

Greg Peltz graduated on the honour roll of the Machine Tool Setter Operator program in 1982 (now known as the Mechanical Technician - General Machinist program). During his years at Conestoga College he struggled and overcame difficulties with a learning disability and developed a passion for the machining trade and for business. With a vision and hard work, he and his partner started their own machine shop that grew into two successful businesses. Persistence and a commitment to excellence in his work enabled the businesses to succeed. Greg enjoyed the technical aspects of machining as well as interacting with customers. He also gave back to the machining trade by teaching and mentoring apprentices, as well as being involved with setting national standards exams. His donation to Conestoga College was made to support future machining students in their desire to overcome obstacles and succeed. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Mechanical Technician – General Machinist program who has shown a positive attitude and perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity while in the program, who assumes a leadership role amongst their peers and contributes to the success of the program by helping others, and is a well-rounded individual who participates in activities outside of the classroom.

$4,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mechanical Technician - General Machinist

Guido Gatto Memorial Award

The Guido Gatto Memorial Award has been established by his family and friends to honour his memory. Guido took exceptional pride in his workmanship and instilled a strong work ethic in all his children. Up until his last days, he loved going to the job site to work with his sons. This award recognizes a student in the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has a passion and commitment to the field, is driven to success and demonstrates academic success. Preference is given to a student living or working in Wellington county.

$750

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Carpentry and Renovation Technician

Hallman Foundation Scholars Awards

The Lyle S. Hallman Foundation has established these scholarships at Conestoga College to promote higher education access for students in the Region of Waterloo. Recipients are students with demonstrated financial need who are registered full-tIme at Conestoga. They are residents of the Waterloo Region who might not be able to attain higher education without financial supports.

$4,000

All Schools

Fall

Harold Basse Education Award

This award is given annually to a student graduating from Police Foundations who has demonstrated excellent academic performance. The recipient of this award is a team player who has mentored their peers and demonstrated a positive attitude throughout their studies.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Police Foundations

Heartland Mutual Insurance Award

Designed to support future insurance and business professionals, the Heartland Mutual Insurance Award was established to provide students with financial assistance.
As Heartland continues to grow and invest in technology, talented insurance professionals are always needed. The Heartland Mutual Insurance Award provides Heartland with a tremendous opportunity to invest in this talent, while giving back to the community.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering their second year of Conestoga's Business - Insurance program. They will have a minimum average of 80% and demonstrate values of volunteering and leadership. Preference will be given to students with demonstrated financial need.

$2,500

Business

Spring

Business - Insurance (Optional Co-op)

Heinz Kuhl Bursary

Established in honour of Heinz Kuhl, who passed away tragically from an electrical accident, the recipient of this bursary is a full-time, post-secondary student entering Conestoga’s Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Systems Engineering degree program who demonstrates financial need.

$5,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Hilde Hirtle Memorial Bursary

This award was established by family and friends in memory of Hilde Hirtle, who emigrated to Canada along with her young family in 1957. Hilde knew from a very young age that she would pursue a path of service to others. A nurse by training, she accepted a position with St. Joseph’s Hospital where she worked for more than 25 years and was fondly remembered by staff and residents as “Mother Hirtle.” This award will be given to a student entering their second year of Practical Nursing who has demonstrated teamwork, a positive attitude and a passion for the nursing profession.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

Holmes Foundation Renovation Technician Award

The mission of The Holmes Foundation is to ensure that all residential renovation and construction in Canada is done right, the first time. These awards were created to recognize two graduating Renovation Technician students for academic effort and practical skills excellence. The recipients of these awards are selected by program faculty.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Renovation Technician

Homewood Foundation Scholarship

The Homewood Foundation Scholarship was created to support a student in the Nursing (BScN) program who is in their third or fourth year and who has a desire to pursue psychiatric nursing.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing (BScN)

Honeywell - Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering Scholarship

Honeywell created this award to recognize a student in the Electronic Systems Engineering program who achieved academic success in secondary school and has maintained a 3.0 GPA in their first term at Conestoga.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering

Honeywell - Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering Scholarship

Honeywell created this award to recognize a student in the Mechanical Systems Engineering program who achieved academic success in secondary school and has maintained a 3.0 GPA in their first term at Conestoga.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Hunter Steel Sales Ltd. Award

This award has been established to promote students seeking a career working with metals. The recipient of this award is a student in a Construction Techniques program (07161 or 07163) who has achieved success in the program, demonstrates a positive attitude in the shop, and goes above and beyond by assisting other students.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter, Spring

Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding), Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry)

IFPT Endowed Fund Entrance Bursary

This bursary is awarded to 12 full-time students enrolled in programs housed within the Craig Richardson Institute of Food Processing Technology who demonstrate a desire to pursue a career in the Canadian food processing industry.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology (except Packaing Engineering Technician))

IFPT Endowed Fund Leadership Award

This award is given to two full-time students in an Institute of Food Processing Technology program who demonstrate leadership skills and/or volunteer activities in the community.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology

Ig Kolenko Award for Capstone Project Innovation – Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Recognizing the significant capacity for technical innovation that student teams from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours) program demonstrate through capstone projects, this award fosters student achievement in applying knowledge and skills through designing and implementing innovative solutions.
Awarded to the team selected to represent their program for August’s Tech Showcase, the recipients of this award are full-time students in their last year of Conestoga’s BA Computer Science (Honours) program.
In addition, the recipients are in good academic standing and have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project.
The recipients must have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project, and be in good academic standing, with no academic offences.

$600

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Spring

Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)

Ig Kolenko Award for Capstone Project Innovation – Bachelor of Engineering – Electronic Systems Engineering

Recognizing the significant capacity for technical innovation that student teams from Conestoga’s Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering program demonstrate through capstone projects, this award fosters student achievement in applying knowledge and skills through the design and implementation of innovative solutions.
Awarded to the team selected to represent their program for August’s Tech Showcase, the recipients of this award are full-time students in their last year of Conestoga’s BEng - Electronic Systems Engineering program.
In addition, the recipients are in good academic standing and have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project.
The recipients must have contributed to the program’s winning capstone project and be in good academic standing, with no academic offences.

$600

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering

Indira Kalsi Memorial Bursary

Indira Kalsi attended Conestoga to receive her Nursing Assistant diploma. She went on to work in homes for the aged and in a pharmacy as a pharmacy assistant. Indira's career of caring for others was cut short when she boarded an ill-fated flight from Canada to India in June 1985. Indira's family hope this bursary will help the recipient complete their diploma and go on to provide the care and compassion for others that Indira gave in her short life. This bursary is awarded to a student in their second year of Practical Nursing who demonstrates financial need.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing

Insurance Brokers Association of Waterloo Region (IBAWR) Nancy Schwartz Memorial Scholarship

This award has been established by the Insurance Brokers Association of Waterloo Region (IBAWR) in memory and honour of Nancy Schwartz. Nancy Schwartz was the IBAWR executive secretary for nearly 30 years, working with our members, board and presidents. Nancy was the touchstone for brokers and industry friends as she quietly and effectively managed the business of IBAWR. The recipient of this award is a student who is in their final semester of the Insurance – Property & Casualty program who has demonstrated academic success, a sincere interest in the insurance field and a commitment to community involvement.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business - Insurance

Insurance Institute of Ontario (Conestoga Chapter) Award

The Insurance Institute of Ontario was established as a not-for-profit organization in 1899 and now serves more than 41,000 members across Canada through 19 volunteer-driven provincial institutes and chapters. It sets professional standards for the industry through education programs that lead to a range of accreditations, including the internationally recognized Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) and Fellow Chartered Insurance Professional (FCIP) designations. Over 20,000 institute members are students and more than 18,000 are Insurance Institute of Canada (IIC) designation graduates.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student in Conestoga's Business - Insurance program who has completed year 1 of the program and is registered in year 2. In addition, they have completed at least one national exam.

$500

Business

Spring

Business - Insurance

Interior Decorating Resources Canada Award

This award was created by Interior Decorating Resources Canada to support a student graduating from the Interior Decorating program who has one of the highest marks on their capstone project and demonstrates financial need.

$750

Creative Industries

Winter

Interior Decorating

IPAC Associate Certification Award

This award has been established to support a Bachelor of Environmental Public Health fourth-year student who would like to specialize in Infection Prevention and Control following their graduation from Conestoga College. This award encourages students to attempt the entry level associate ICP (a-ICP) certification exam offered by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology. This certification is very beneficial for employment in IPAC positions in any healthcare setting.

$375

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Bachelor of Environmental Public Health (Honours)

J.D. Beach Memorial Award

This award was established in memory of J.D. (Dan) Beach. When Dan left Northern Ontario (Elliot Lake) to attend Conestoga College he had one goal in mind. He wanted to design buildings that people would take notice of and remember. Dan’s hard work and determination, along with the skills and knowledge he learned at Conestoga College, started him on this path. His love of his craft and his keen eye for form, function and beauty took him another step, and when he found a group of people who shared his passion for giving the client just what they needed, he felt he had reached his goal. Dan never stopped trying to create the perfect design and he has left his mark on numerous businesses in the tri-city area. Dan would want the students embarking on this journey to learn all there is to learn and take full advantage of the experience of those teaching them. Dream your dreams, set goals and work hard. The recipient of this award is a third-year student in the Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who has excelled academically and who has demonstrated a commitment to community service.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Jakeman's Maple Products International Business Management Award

This award has been established in honour of Chad Jakeman and in celebration of Chad's Alumni of Distinction award. This award reflects Chad's commitment to the success and continued growth of his own international business and will support a student entering their second year of the Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business Management program who demonstrates dedication to their studies and leadership in the classroom.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management

James (Jim) Hodgson Memorial Award

This award is in memory of James (Jim) William Hodgson, who passed away in Kitchener at the age of 77, in 2018. Jim was a wonderful husband and an amazing and cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Jim was born in Barbon, England and immigrated to Canada in 1966. He served the tri-city area and beyond for over 50 years, providing quality carpet installation.br/br/The epitome of professional, Jim was an incredible craftsman in his field and served as a mentor to other carpet installers. Jim was an incredibly humble, hardworking, dedicated and inspirational man. He enjoyed people and valued his relationships with long-time loyal customers and suppliers.

The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year in a construction trades program, exudes a positive attitude and commitment to learning, as well as contributes to the success of their program by helping others.

$400

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

All Construction Trades Programs

Jamie Lumsden Memorial Award

This annual award has been established by the family of Jamie Lumsden who graduated from Conestoga’s Biotechnology Program in 2019. Shortly after, Jamie died in a tragic car accident on his way to work in the biotechnology sector.

The recipient of this award is a student registered in the Biotechnology Technician program who, like Jamie, has had a positive impact on their peers and a deep curiosity of science. The successful student also demonstrates strong academic performance. The recipient is selected by program faculty. Contribute to the 'https://www.conestogacommunity.ca/jamie-lumsden-memorial-award' Jamie Lumsden Memorial Fund.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Biotechnology Technician

Jane Irving Bursary

Jane Irving was a well-loved and respected teacher who passed away in the mid-1980s after a battle with cancer. In honour of Jane, who taught in the Social Services program for ten years, family, co-workers and friends established a memorial bursary to provide financial assistance to female students in the Social Service Worker, and the Human Services Foundation programs.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Social Service Worker; Human Services Foundation

Jehan Salim Scholarship

Jehan Salim received the 2023 Premier’s Award in the Community Services category for Ontario’s outstanding graduates and is a 2013 graduate of Conestoga’s Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management program.
Using her expertise in project and facilities management to lead post-conflict rebuilding efforts and operate the largest refugee camp in the world, Jehan has put her college degree to work on the international stage.

Overseeing the reconstruction of Mosul University and 12,000 homes in Iraq; building a 400-bed COVID isolation clinic at Jordan’s Za’atari refugee camp; assuring the safety of 100 staff and key border assets during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine; and leading the rehabilitation of 250 homes in Syria, from Iraq to Afghanistan, Jehan has prioritized giving marginalized women income, experience and a voice.

The recipient of this award is a domestic full-time student enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of a Conestoga School of Engineering & Technology program with a minimum overall average of 70%.

They have demonstrated both financial need and community service/involvement beyond that required for graduation from high school.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Jennifer Green Skilled Trades Scholarship

Jennifer Green is a 2008 graduate of Conestoga's Industrial Mechanic Millwright Apprenticeship program. She represented the college at Skills Ontario, earning gold for Industrial Millwright and earned silver at the Skills Canada National Competition in 2008. Green is a 2013 Conestoga Alumni of Distinction recipient and received the 2022 Premier's Award in the Apprenticeship category for Ontario's outstanding graduates.

The only woman in her program, Jennifer has since blazed a trail for thousands in skilled trades through her role as advocate, mentor and thought leader. As the Director of Competitions and Business Development for Skills Ontario, she continues to smash barriers, helping to bridge Canada's skills gap, and serves on the Board of Directors for JA - Junior Achievement of Southwestern Ontario.
In 2020, she was appointed chair of a team of apprenticeship advisors who worked with Ontario's Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development on a provincial strategy to attract youth to the skilled trades. Green is a recipient of the WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women and Universal Women of Inspiration Awards.

The recipient of the Jennifer Green Skilled Trades Scholarship is a student in a Conestoga skilled trades apprenticeship program (industrial, motive power, construction or service sector) who has demonstrated leadership, dedication to study, and creative problem-solving skills while contributing to the success of their program by supporting others' success while acting as a mentor and advocate.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Jennifer Kovach Memorial Award

Guelph Police Constable Jennifer Kovach, 26, was tragically killed in the line of duty on March 14, 2013 while responding to a call for assistance by another officer. From a young age Jennifer Kovach aspired to become a police officer. She had a love for her community and wanted to protect and serve it. Her love of community was evident in the way she helped others. Whether it be coaching youth soccer, helping with the Special Olympics or participating in the annual Speed River clean-up, to name a few. She was a remarkable young woman who found her calling as a police officer. Jennifer was hired by the Guelph Police Service in 2009. She was known for her love of life and was a true professional. A favourite quote of Jen's was “Be the change you wish to see in the world!” ― Mahatma Gandhi. In honour of her memory, friends and colleagues established this memorial award at Conestoga College to recognize a female student graduating from the Police Foundations program, the program from which Jennifer herself graduated in 2007.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Police Foundations

Jesse Haddock - Respiratory Dynamics Award

Established to honour students who exhibit a balance of academic excellence and demonstration of the following attributes: leadership, attendance, punctuality, communication, integrity, and respect to peers and faculty.
The recipient of this award a student who shows drive and ambition to advance the profession and/or practice of Respiratory Therapy.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Respiratory Therapy

Jim Sutton Memorial Endowed Award

Jim Sutton lived his life as a loving husband and father, and approached life with vibrancy and a sense of humour. He moved into Riverside Glen a few years after receiving a dementia diagnosis. Personal support staff encouraged Jim, even as he "helped" organize their daily tasks. The entire staff in the Nichol neighbourhood showed endless compassion, patience and care. Always. Their jobs, while not easy, made such a difference not just in Jim’s life, but in the lives of those who loved him. This award recognizes the impact that staff make in the lives of our most vulnerable. It celebrates their work, and the lives of those they care for. This award is a memorial of Jim’s life, but is also a legacy of the work his personal support staff did to make his life better every day. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from the Personal Support Worker program who demonstrates leadership, compassion and care. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

John A. Kay Electrical Engineering Technology Achievement Award

The John A. Kay Electrical Engineering Technology Achievement Award has been established in honour of John being recognized as a Conestoga Alumni of Distinction. The criteria of this award reflect John’s outstanding technical achievements and leadership in industry and various engineering communities.

The recipient of this award is a graduating student, of the Electrical Engineering Technology Program, who exemplifies excellence in the areas of leadership, professionalism, and academic success while fostering a commitment of relationship building and scholarly excellence through a positive attitude and a perseverance in overcoming hardship and/or adversity.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology

John Bott Memorial Award - Ontario Public Buyers Association

This award has been established in memory of Mr. John Bott, a long-standing member of the association and a strong advocate for formal education in procurements, especially on the public side. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates leadership, academic excellence, analytical skills, interpersonal skills and community involvement.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

John Buss Memorial Bursary

John Buss tirelessly solicited funds and organized student awards for many years, so it is appropriate to establish the John Buss Memorial Bursary to recognize his dedication and efforts on behalf of his students. This bursary is awarded to a second-year student in a woodworking program who demonstrates success in their finishing courses and demonstrates financial need.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

John Csermak Bursary

The money for this bursary was raised in memory of John Csermak who was president of Valley City in Burlington, Ontario. John served as a long time member of the Woodworking Program Advisory Committee at Conestoga. This bursary is awarded to a second-year student in a woodworking program who demonstrates academic success and financial need.

$250

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

John Schropp Memorial Award

Made possible through the generosity of John Schropp's family and friends, the recipient of the John Schropp Memorial Award is a full-time student in their third or fourth year of Conestoga's Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology program who demonstrates exceptional construction and structural engineering skills, along with a keen interest in current construction trends and homebuilding styles in the Region of Waterloo. They have a unique portfolio of handcrafted woodworking projects and contribute to their community.

Born in Hals, Passau, Germany, John was both a musician and a Moebel Baumeister/Shreinermeiser (Master Carpenter) who pursued the Canadian dream for better opportunities. In the fall of 1956, he traded his beloved motorcycle for $150 in his back pocket and arrived at Pier 21 in Halifax, setting down roots in the community of Kitchener. John Schropp Builder Ltd. was born when John combined his own meticulous craftmanship and personal architectural design with contemporary influences, leading to a 40-year custom homebuilding career. John built hundreds of homes throughout and beyond the Tri-Cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge and received many awards. He worked alongside Canadian architects Arthur Erickson and Brian Brisbin and capped off his career developing the beautiful Kitchener subdivision, Manchester Greene.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology (Optional Co-op)

John Weber Memorial Bursary

This bursary is established in memory of John Weber, a past president and director of the Ontario Sewer and Watermain Construction Association. John started his business J. Weber Contracting Ltd. in 1975 as a sewer and watermain contractor. John was a true champion for the OSWCA and he was a major advocate of supporting education in the sewer and watermain industry. This bursary is awarded to a second and third year student in Civil Engineering Technology who demonstrates financial need.

$600

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Civil Engineering Technology

Jony Studios Award

Jonathan Manilla is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. After graduating from Conestoga, he started focusing more on his media production company, Jony Studios. What started as a hobby in his childhood bedroom, recording himself and friends for free, ended up turning into a thriving business. His passion and determination for providing audio / video production and marketing services to clients and seeing the success they have had has kept him going through uncertain times.
Jonathan is now leading a team of media creatives, and Jony Studios has become one of the most well-known recording studios in North America.  Jony Studios is working with clients across the United States and Canada, such as Penguin Random House, Amazon, Bakertilly, University of Waterloo, and many others.
Jony Studios was recognized as the Best Recording Studio by the Readers' Choice Awards and was nominated for the KW Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence awards two years in a row. The studio has also provided a lot of value in the audiobook and podcast industry, and continues to find ways to innovate to further help their clients.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering year 2 of the Business - Marketing (1242) or Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production (1169) program who has been successful in their program with no academic offences, demonstrates financial need and exudes a positive attitude, commitment and passion for what they do.

$1,000

Business, Creative Industries

Fall

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production; Business - Marketing

K.A. Mackenzie Memorial Award

This award is given in memory of the late Ken MacKenzie, who was a member of the Broadcasting, Radio and Television program faculty and staff from 1969-1978. This award is presented annually to a full-time student in the Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program to encourage innovative use of technology in production of radio or television programming.

$300

Creative Industries

Winter

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

Kay and Wes Sommers Family Award

The Kay and Wes Sommers Award was established by their family in recognition of their 50th wedding anniversary and the 50th anniversary of the company they started - Sommers Motor Generator Sales Ltd. located in Tavistock. The company was owned by the family for over 70 years. Two awards are given annually to graduating students in Electrical Engineering Technology and Energy Systems Engineering Technology. The recipients of the award are students who demonstrate a passion for their field, a willingness to work hard, a positive attitude, and actively participate in courses and support their peers.

$800

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology; Energy Systems Engineering Technology

Keith Pritchard Memorial Bursary

Keith Pritchard was a 1971 graduate of Conestoga College’s Electronics Engineering Technology program. Keith became president of S-S Technologies, now Brock Solutions, a company recognized worldwide as a leader in communication and simulation technology for the controls automation industry. He also kept in close contact with Conestoga, serving as a program advisor for the Electronics Engineering program. Keith Pritchard’s name and life are remembered at Conestoga College through the Keith Pritchard Award which was established to honour his memory after his untimely death at age 47. This bursary is awarded to three students in electronics-related programs who are in their second year and demonstrate creativity and leadership among their peers.

$1,000

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology

Winter

Computer Engineering Technology; Software Engineering Technology; Software Engineering Technician; Electronics Engineering Technician

Keolis Scholarship

This award has been established to encourage more female students to opt for the Electrical Engineering Technician and Electro-Mechanical Maintenance programs. With maintenance as a core part of our responsibilities towards the light rail system in the Region of Waterloo, Keolis Grand River recognizes that women are underrepresented in this field. In response to the significant gender imbalance within the Maintenance Industry, Keolis Grand River wants to encourage women to get involved in technical and maintenance programs. Keolis believes that supporting female students interested in the above-mentioned careers is an important step to further the mission of inspiring far greater female participation in these sectors. The recipient of this award is a female student who has completed their first year of the Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial or Electro-Mechanical Maintenance program with strong academic performance and dedication to pursuing a career in the maintenance industry.

Up to $2,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial; Electro-Mechanical Maintenance

Kerry Townson Commitment to Continuous Learning Award

Thirty-five years after earning her undergraduate degree, Kerry Townson completed her Master's as a mature student, with a lot of commitment and little financial help. As a teacher in Interdisciplinary Studies, Kerry is committed to the success of her students and believes mature students deserve assistance to achieve this success.
The recipient of this award is a mature student in good academic standing who has completed the first term of a post-graduate certificate or 2- to 4-year full-time program within Conestoga's School of Interdisciplinary Studies.

$1,000

Interdisciplinary Studies

Winter

Kevin King Award

Kevin King was one of two recipients of the 2019 Premier's Award in Health Sciences. He is a 1995 graduate of Conestoga's Ambulance & Emergency Care program and both founder and CEO of ECHO Healthcare. Inspired to act after the September 11 terrorist attacks, Kevin created the first mobile simulation program for paramedics in eastern Canada and founded a national alliance for simulation specialists and educators. In 2010, he was recognized by the Prime Minister for his emergency services leadership during the G8 summit.
Kevin is passionate about helping those who don't necessarily have the means to go to school. This award has been established to encourage more women to enter the paramedic profession.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Paramedic

Kitchener Honda Award of Perseverance & Passion

This award recognizes a graduate who has demonstrated unwavering dedication and a strong passion for the trades industry. This individual has persevered through personal challenges, showing consistent hard work and determination to achieve their personal and educational goals. This award is intended to support and encourage students pursuing further education in trades, with a focus on automotive programs preferred, but not required.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Knoll Group Bursary

This bursary is sponsored by the Knoll Group, a manufacturer of high-quality office furniture, to encourage students to study advanced manufacturing and production of office furniture. This bursary is given to a second-year woodworking student who demonstrates academic success and financial need.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technology

KW OEL Achievement Award

The KW OEL Achievement Award is given to a student who exhibits good character through the same characteristics the Ontario Electrical League stands for: Respect, Ethical Conduct, and Safety, and makes a consistent positive contribution to their class.
The recipient is a full-time Level 3 student in good academic standing from eligible programs in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship who exemplifies the above criteria.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall, Spring

Electrician - Industrial; Electrician - Construction and Maintenance

Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) Bursary

Conestoga's Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) bursary was established for students enrolled in the program under part-time study. Recipients must complete a Financial Need assessment to be considered. For more information, visit the program page.

$1,320

All Schools

Fall

Language Interpreter Training

Larry Freiburger Outstanding Achievement Award

This award has been established in recognition of Larry Freiburger, a 2023 Alumni of Distinction recipient, the Director of Operations at AET Group, and a graduate of Conestoga's Construction Engineering Technology program ('71).
Larry is a Certified Energy Advisor with Natural Resources Canada, a Certified Environmental Professional with Eco Canada, a LEED Accredited Professional with both the Canada Green Building Council and United States Green Building Council, and a certified Home Flood Assessor.
The award recognizes outstanding academic achievement from a full-time student in Conestoga's Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology or B. Eng - Building Systems Engineering programs.

The recipient is the student with the highest overall average (with no academic offenses) who is entering the final year of their program (0025 or 1425C).

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Bachelor of Engineering - Building Systems Engineering

Leap of Faith Award

Established to recognize a mature student, who identifies as male, and is registered full-time in Practical Nursing or Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours), and has completed their first year with no academic offences. The recipient demonstrates both a passion for nursing and leadership in the program, shown by a willingness to help others.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Practical Nursing, Bachelor of Science - Nursing (Honours)

Len McDonnell Memorial Bursary

Len McDonnell was long-time faculty member in the woodworking programs at Conestoga College. In 1976, he became a co-ordinator and implemented changes to better reflect the needs of industry. He was very well liked and respected by students and staff. Len died on Sunday, March 1, 1987.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Les Marmitons – Waterloo Region LMI - Hospitality & Culinary Arts Alliance by L'Institut Lyfe

Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine, and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially-selected professional guest chef.
The Waterloo Region Chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Wateroo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities. In recognition of the college's support, this award was established by LMI-WR to support a student attending the L'Institut Lyfe (formerly Institut Paul Bocuse) in France.

$2,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary and Hospitality programs

Les Marmitons International - Waterloo Region Bursary

Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation, and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially selected professional guest chef. The Waterloo Region chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Waterloo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities: in recognition of the college’s support, this award was established by LMI-WR. This bursary is awarded to two students in Hospitality & Culinary Arts who have financial need, strong academic achievement and a passion for the industry.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary and Hospitality programs

Les Marmitons International - Waterloo Region Scholarship

Les Marmitons International is a gastronomic and social club of gentlemen who share a common interest in fine food, wine and the culinary arts. Members gain knowledge and experience in the preparation, and presentation of various cuisines under the direction of a specially selected professional guest chef. The Waterloo Region chapter, established in 2015, holds regular gatherings at the Waterloo campus, affording students volunteer and other opportunities: in recognition of the college’s support, this award was established by LMI-WR. This bursary is awarded to two students in Hospitality & Culinary Arts who have strong academic achievement and a passion for the industry.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary and Hospitality programs

Lewis Moffat Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Lewis Moffat. Lewis struggled with school and left as soon as possible. He started in construction to support himself, but found that masonry was a skill that he was good at. In time, being a mason was the only thing that he could imagine himself doing and how he defined himself. The trade of masonry not only gave him purpose, but friends and comrades that helped him with his life trials.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Brick and Stone Mason (Apprenticeship)

Linamar Corporation Skilled Industrial Trades Scholarship

The Linamar Corporation has established six scholarships for students who have been admitted to the Mechanical Technician - General Machinist program. Students are invited to apply for this scholarship after receiving an offer of admission. Applicants must attend an interview with Linamar to be considered for the award. Two of the six awards will be reserved for Linamar employees or their family members, provided they have met the admission requirements. This award is renewable in second year if the recipient has achieved a 3.0 GPA at the end of first year.

$3,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Mechanical Technician - General Machinist

Little Mushroom Catering Entrance Award

Little Mushroom Catering believes strongly in being a good corporate citizen. In establishing this entrance award, the company is striving to draw promising young students into Conestoga's Culinary Management (co-op) program and assist them in pursuing a career in the culinary arts. The recipient of this award is a student who demonstrates passion and genuine interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Culinary Management (Co-op)

Lu Zhang-Chen Opportunity Scholarship

Established by Daniel Chen, a 2019 graduate of Conestoga’s Respiratory Therapy program and 2024 Alumni of Distinction recipient, this award honours his mother, Lu Zhang, who profoundly influenced Dan’s life and career.
A single mom, Lu Zhang’s sacrifices, support, dedication, and strength in the face of countless challenges were the cornerstone of Dan’s achievements, ensuring opportunities for success.
The goal of the Lu Zhang-Chen Opportunity Scholarship is to support and empower students who, like Daniel, have the potential to achieve great things while navigating challenging circumstances. Beyond financial assistance, the scholarship inspires recipients to persevere and strive for excellence.
It recognizes his mother’s guidance and encouragement, which enabled Daniel to achieve the recognition he has achieved in his profession.
The recipient of this award is a 2nd or 3rd year full-time Respiratory Therapy student in good academic standing, with a demonstrated commitment to community service.
(Preference will be given to students who are single parents.)

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Respiratory Therapy

Lyle S. Hallman Foundation CICE Outstanding Field Placement Student Award

This award was created to recognize a student in the Community Integration Through Co-operative Education program who demonstrates an outstanding commitment and passion to their chosen area field. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Community Integration Through Co-operative Education

Lynn Miller Community Impact Award

Established in loving memory of Lynn Miller, a woman whose life was marked by compassion, generosity and a deep commitment to community. This award recognizes a student who has made significant contributions to both the college and the broader community through leadership, volunteerism and a demonstrated commitment to service.
The recipient of this award exemplifies the values that defined Lynn's life—kindness, humility and a steadfast belief in the power of community. Whether by organizing events, mentoring peers or engaging in outreach initiatives, the student selected for this honour demonstrates a passion for improving the lives of others and making their community stronger.
This award is presented annually to a full-time student completing their first year of Conestoga's Business Administration - Marketing program who, through their actions, embodies the legacy of Lynn Miller and serves as a role model for civic engagement and college pride.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Marketing

MAC Tools Motive Power Tooling Award

MAC Tools Canada created this award to support students in Motive Power programs. Recipients are outstanding team players, exude a positive attitude and assume a leadership role amongst their peers. The recipients will receive tool kits values at $700 courtesy of MAC Tools Canada.

Tool Kit

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Fundamentals; Any Motive Power Technician Program

Mac Voisin Scholarship (KW Community Foundation)

This scholarship has been established to honour Mac Voisin, a Kitchener business leader and entrepreneur, who founded the M&M Food Market chain of franchises. The recipient of this scholarship is a first year Business Administration student who has demonstrated academic success in high school, as well as leadership and volunteerism.

$500

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Accounting; Business Administration - Marketing; Business Administration Management; Computer Programmer Analyst; Business Administration - Financial Planning

Magil Construction Award

The Magil Construction Award was established to support a deserving Conestoga student.

The recipient of this award is a full-time student enrolled in the Construction Project Management program, who has a minimum overall GPA of at least 3.0, is in good academic standing, with no academic offenses.

Preference will be given to Indigenous students, those identifying as women, and/or those with demonstrated financial need.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Construction Project Management

Magna Scholarships

The Magna Scholarships were established to support students pursuing careers in the skilled trades. The recipients are students registered, full-time, in year 1 or 2 of eligible programs. Recipients must have achieved a minimum overall average of 70% (determined by Conestoga's admissions process for year 1 students and the previous term's GPA for year 2 students) and demonstrate a willingness to provide mentorship to current and prospective students at the college, including a commitment to participating in co-curricular events.
In addition to the award funds, recipients will receive co-branded clothing swag from Conestoga and Magna.

$2,500

Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Mech Techn - Tool & Die Maker; Mech Tech - Precision Machining & Tooling; Mech Tech - Industrial Millwright; Electro Mech & Automtn Mntnc (Co-Op); Electrical Eng Techn - Industrial (Co-Op); Mfg Eng Techy - Welding & Robotics (Co-Op);

Manitoulin Transport Achievement Award

This award has been established by Manitoulin Transport to encourage and recognize students in the Level 3 Truck and Coach Apprenticeship program who demonstrates a commitment to post-secondary studies and leadership qualities.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Truck and Coach Apprenticeship

Maple Reinders Excellence in Skilled Trades Scholarship

Maple Reinders is committed to fostering a culture of excellence in the construction industry, and offering a scholarship at Conestoga College for skilled trades programs aligns with this mission. By supporting students pursuing careers in the skilled trades, Maple Reinders aims to invest in the future of the construction sector, ensuring a skilled workforce for years to come. The scholarship program reflects the company's dedication to promoting education and professional development, and it reinforces its role as a responsible corporate citizen in the communities it serves. Ultimately, Maple Reinders believes that supporting students in skilled trades programs at Conestoga College will contribute to the growth and vitality of the construction industry and the broader local economy.
The recipient of this award is a student graduating from a Conestoga construction trades program who has excelled academically with a minimum average of 80% and no academic offences. They will have demonstrated outstanding team player qualities and assumed a leadership role among their peers.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician ; General Carpentry; Electrician – Construction and Maintenance; Plumbing Techniques; Masonry Techniques; Electrician – Industrial; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; ; Electrical Technician – Indus

Mariani Metal Award

This scholarship has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is the student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has demonstrated overall excellence, not just academic excellence. The recipient of this award is nominated by program faculty.

Varies

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding and Fabrication Technician

Mariani Metal Bursary

This bursary has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is a student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has completed their first year and demonstrates financial need.

Varies

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding and Fabrication Technician

Mariani Metal Scholarship

This scholarship has been established to provide assistance, help and support students. It also allows Mariani Metal Fabricators Limited the opportunity to give back to the community and aid in the development and growth of the next generation of workers in the manufacturing sector. The recipient of this scholarship is the student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program who has the highest overall average upon graduation.

Varies

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding and Fabrication Technician

Marilyn Kelly Memorial Award

Marilyn was a nurse and educator who touched the hearts of many. Marilyn had a special way of connecting with her students and demonstrated warmth and compassion for everyone she encountered. Her love and dedication to nursing and education was noticed by all who had the opportunity to work with her. Marilyn was kind hearted, hardworking, positive and supportive. For many, she was the perfect example of what it means to be a nurse. Marilyn sadly passed away in November 2013 and this award has been established by her colleagues in her memory. The recipient of this award has completed Level 1 of the Nursing - BScN (McMaster) program and is hardworking, knowledgeable and prepared to learn, and demonstrates caring to peers and others. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Nursing (BScN)

Mark Bramer Bursary

The Mark Bramer Bursary was established to help students who need financial assistance to complete their studies successfully.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Mary Lindsey Farr Endowed Scholarshp for Engineering

This endowed award fund has been established by Cathy Farr in support of students in Conestoga’s School of Engineering. Cathy credits her mother, Mary Farr, with her belief in the importance of life-long learning. Cathy was the first in her family to attend a post-secondary institution and wants to assist students in achieving their dreams.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

All engineering programs

Mary Pickles Memorial Award

Mary Kathleen Pickles was born in Kitchener on April 11, 1983. Diagnosed with Edward’s Syndrome, she suffered multiple significant developmental and physical challenges. Mary lived at home until the age of 11 when she moved to the Sunbeam Residential Development Centre and later to its affiliated Zeller Group Home. Although Mary could not speak, her non-verbal communication skills were excellent and she charmed everyone with her smile and happy personality. During her years with Sunbeam, Mary was privileged to be cared for by outstanding staff, with primary care provided by personal support workers. Despite her limitations, she led an active and happy life supported with much care and love by her extended Sunbeam family. Mary died on September 23, 2011, at the age of 28. The Mary Pickles Memorial Award recognises a student who will become an outstanding caregiver in the field of personal support. The recipient of this award must demonstrate financial need and a commitment, understanding and passion for quality care in their practicum placement.

$400

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Massilly North America - Millwright Award of Excellence

The Massilly North America - Millwright Award of Excellence was created to recognize a student in their second year of the Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright program who has financial need and demonstrates academic excellence.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright

Mastercraft Award

In 1980, past-president Kenneth E. Hunter established the Mastercraft Award to recognize student achievement of excellence in program-related skills. The recipients of this award are judged by industry professionals at the Tech@Work Showcase as the best overall project on the following criteria: first impression, innovation, creativity, skill and quality.

$1,000

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology

Winter, Spring

Open

May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary

The May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary was established to help a student in financial need who is currently enrolled in the Social Service Worker program.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Social Service Worker

McConnell Family Marketing Bursary

The McConnell Family Marketing Bursary is given to encourage a worthy student in the Business Administration - Marketing program by helping pay tuition, living and academic expenses. The recipient of this award must demonstrate academic success, a sincere interest in the field of marketing, and a positive work ethic.

$5,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Marketing

Menno S. Martin Contractor Ltd. Bursary

Founded in 1942, Menno S. Martin Contractor Limited is a design/build renovation company, specializing in residential renovations, additions, restorations and some light commercial projects. Based in St. Jacobs, Ontario, the company services Waterloo Region and surrounding areas and is comprised of a professional team of project managers and trades people. This bursary was established to provide financial aid to a student who is committed to a career in the residential and light commercial construction occupation. The recipient of this bursary is a student completing their first year of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who demonstrates academic success, is a team player, a caring individual, and has a positive attitude and work ethic.

$2,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Carpentry and Renovation Technician

Michael Harris and Jon Olinski Leadership in Management Endowed Academic Grant

As graduates of the program, Mike Harris and Jon Olinksi used the skills they learned to improve life for Conestoga students through their involvement in student government at the local, provincial and national level as executive members of Conestoga Students Inc. and the College Student Alliance. Their involvement in political activities continues today. They feel that it is important to give back to the college that helped them launch their careers and prepare them for future challenges.

$500

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Management

Michael Racheter Robotics and Automation Scholarship Award

This scholarship fund has been established by the family of Michael Racheter through Conestoga College in honour of him and the Robotics and Automation Program from which Michael himself graduated with honours in 2006. Michael knew from an early age that he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle who were both prominent engineers - a calling to which he set out and accomplished by being hired by ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc. in Cambridge as a mechanical designer, the same year he graduated from Conestoga. Tragically, in July of 2016, Michael, along with a fellow co-worker, died in a car accident. The recipient of this award is a student who is entering their third year of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program and demonstrates academic success and leadership through community involvement.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Co-op)

Michael V. Morris Memorial Award

This award has been established in honour of Michael V. Morris, a Public Relations diploma program enthusiast and loving father of a Conestoga College graduate. May this award inspire students to reach for the stars and make a considerable impact along the way.
The recipient of this award is a public relations student who has demonstrated academic success, a positive attitude, and involvement and passion for the not-for-profit sector.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Public Relations Diploma; Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours); Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours)

Mike McClements Skills Award

This award was established to honor Mike McClement's upon his retirement. This award is given to a student who has excelled in a technical program and has either a) competed for Conestoga in the Skills Ontario and/or National Skills competition and has qualified to compete at the National or World level, or b) has achieved a high ranking at the regional skills competition in a technical program, and is enrolled at Conestoga.

$200

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Mike Suljak Memorial Construction Award

Mike Suljak was born in Croatia and immigrated to Canada in 1964. He eventually established M.S. Custom Contractors Ltd., a successful residential concrete foundation and flooring firm that was based in Kitchener and serviced home builders based in Waterloo Region and Guelph. During the early days of his career, Mike overcame many obstacles, none of which was greater than the fact that when he landed in Canada, he could not read write, or speak English. This disadvantage did not deter Mike. His clients quickly found that this perceived deficiency was made up by hard work, attention to detail and commitment to provide a quality product. But above all, Mike prided himself as being honest with all his clients. In 1980, Mike’s company exclusively began to build custom homes. As a home builder, Mike was loyal to his many subcontractors, and that relationship was reciprocated. Many of these trades, plumbers, electricians, drywallers, bricklayers, HVAC and others, worked for M.S. Custom Contractors for 20 years and more. This award is given to a second-year student in the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has demonstrated outstanding academic ability. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Carpentry and Renovation Technician

MTE Consultants Inc. Endowed Award

MTE Consultants is a multidisciplinary consulting firm providing services in engineering, building science, land surveying, environmental science and more. Founded in 1985 in Southern Ontario, it is proud to have helped shape the regions in which it works and lives for over three decades, aligning with their clients to improve the communities of friends, families, and neighbours.

They are more than engineering. They are passionate, collaborative and authentic people with a firm commitment to the communities in which they work and live. Being an employee-owned company, they are driven by a shared sense of accountability and dedication knowing that their client’s success is our success.

This award has been established by MTE Consultants Inc. to encourage and recognize students who are committed to academic achievement and succeeding in a program-related career.

$750

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology; Environmental - Civil Engineering Technology; Civil Engineering Technology; Environmental Engineering Applications; Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Mullan Family Bursary

Kevin and Elaine Mullan were long-term employees at Conestoga. Their children, Devin and Jillian, both attended the Doon campus daycare from infancy until they started elementary school. Through interactions at the daycare, the family became very aware of some of the challenges faced daily by single parents who were also full-time students carrying the full load of a student. The establishment of this bursary is the family's way of giving back to Conestoga and assisting the most important people, students with needs, to successfully complete their studies and start their careers.

$750

All Schools

Winter

All

Murphy Power Engineering Advancement Award

This award was established to support a student graduating from the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class program to continue their studies in the 3rd Class program.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class

Natalie Maaden Laser & Spa Award

The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has completed their first year of Conestoga's Esthetician program in good academic standing. The recipient exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies, demonstrates leadership in the classroom and has received positive feedback from their field placement.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Esthetician

Nathan Lavoie Culinary Memorial Award

This award is established in memory of Nathan Lavoie, a student who came to Conestoga to pursue his dream of becoming a chef. Nathan was enrolled in the Culinary Management Program and his passion was cooking. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management who demonstrates a true passion, positive attitude, hard work, dedication to cooking and a genuine interest in pursuing a career in the culinary arts, and who has demonstrated a commitment to community volunteerism.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Culinary Management (Co-op)

NEO Architecture Inc. Studio Award

NEO Architecture is committed to enhancing the public and private realms through the design of environmentally and socially sustainable spaces, translating the needs of clients and users into built form. Since 1946, they have distinguished themselves as a leader in the design and delivery of state-of-the-art institutional, educational and corporate facilities. This award has been established by NEO to encourage and recognize a student in the APFM program who demonstrates strong design ambition and judgment in the development of their studio work, and exhibits promise for success in an architecture-related career.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Project and Facility Management (Co-op)

NEO Architecture Inc. Year One Studio Award

Presented to a full-time student in the four-year Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management degree program in good academic standing, the NEO Architecture Inc. Year One Studio award recognizes a student who has achieved top grades for their individual projects in the previous year's Studio I and Studio II courses. In addition to their academic accomplishments, the recipient will have demonstrated an aptitude for architectural design through their individual first-year studio projects.

$750

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours), Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Nestlé Youth Development Entrance Bursary

George Vezza is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient, and 1983 graduate of Conestoga's Business Admin - Marketing program. His rise through the ranks of food service giant Nestlé started with the top Canadian sales award the year after his college graduation. Over the next four decades, he reinvented Nestlé's sales and marketing in 35 countries, reviving underperforming markets, injecting sales leaders into decision-making roles and helping Nestlé Europe surpass pre-COVID sales numbers.
George's greatest legacy is the launch of Nestlé's digital customer relation platform – the first in the world and since adopted by the entire global team. He is a champion of next-generation leaders through the Nestlé Professional Toque d'Or hospitality competition and a mentor to hundreds of young professionals.
The recipient of this award is a student who has been successful in their first term of eligible Business and Engineering & Technology programs, with no academic offenses and has demonstrated financial need. They assume a leadership role in the classroom, with preference given to a mature student who has overcome obstacles and challenges in order to enter post-secondary education.

$1,000

Business, Engineering & Technology

Fall

Construction Eng Techy-Arch; Bachelor Interior Design; BAT - Architecture Proj Fac Mgmt; BBA - International Business Mgt; Packaging Eng Technician; Environmental Building Sciences; Business - International Business; Structural Packaging Design & Mgt

New World Momentum Scholarship

New World Momentum, an employment agency based in Waterloo Region, established this scholarship to bridge the gap between the number of skilled trades jobs and the number of available qualified trade workers. They pride themselves on maintaining honest and ethical business practices and strive to match the best employees with the best employers.
The New World Momentum Scholarship recognizes a full-time student registered in a skilled trades (construction or industrial) post-secondary program at Conestoga who is in good standing with no academic offences and has achieved a minimum program average of 75 per cent. In addition, the recipient is a well-rounded individual who embraces diverse experiences and opportunities for continuous growth.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Spring

Nick Heibein APFM Trailblazer Award

This award has been established in honour of Nick Heibein and in celebration of Nick’s Alumni of Distinction award. This award will support a student in their final year of the Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture, Project & Facility Management program, who demonstrates leadership in the classroom, in the community, and surrounding industry through their involvement with professional organizations such as IFMA. The highly motivated recipient must be working towards a career in corporate real estate and demonstrate their commitment to advancing the quality of their workplace as they support the performance and prosperity of their organization. The criteria of this award reflect Nick’s passion for supporting the success of others while striving for excellence in his own career, and his innovative contributions to the corporate real estate industry.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Applied Technology - Architecture - Project and Facility Management

OACETT GVC Honourable Mention Award

The OACETT Grand Valley Chapter (GVC) Honourable Mention Awards recognize outstanding Best of Program technical/technological projects that receive second place in Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology and School of Applied Computer Science & Information Technology's tech showcases.
The recipients are teams who demonstrate exceptional engineering skill, creative problem-solving, and innovative technical thinking.

$500

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology, Engineering & Technology

Winter, Spring

Ontario Agri-Food Technologies Biotechnology Technician Student Leadership Award

This award is given to a second-year student in the Biotechnology Technician program who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies, as well as provides leadership to other students in the program through mentoring and teamwork. Students may be nominated for this award by their peers or program faculty.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Biotechnology Technician

Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council "Roads Scholarship"

The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council established this award to support students registered (full-time) in MPT - Heavy Duty Equipment Operator (Co-op) and Repair programs. Two scholarships will be awarded; one to the student with the highest academic achievement in the program, and the second to a student who demonstrates strong technical skills and works well with others, as determined by the program area.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Techician - Heavy Duty Equipment (Co-op); Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair

Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association Award

This award, provided by the Ontario Home Respiratory Services Association, is given to a student in the Respiratory Therapy program that demonstrates a desire to enter the home care workplace upon graduation.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Respiratory Therapy

Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Entrance Scholarships

This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. The recipient of this award is a first-year student in an accredited engineering program who has demonstrated academic achievement in high school, as well as leadership, volunteerism or participation in extra-curricular activities.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Gold Medal

This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.). The Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Gold Medal will be awarded annually to a fourth-year graduating student enrolled in a Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) accredited program within the School of Engineering & Technology who has achieved academic excellence by obtaining the highest standing in the final examinations and who intends to become a professional engineer.

gold medal

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarships

This award acknowledges the hard work of engineering students and promotes the relevancy of becoming a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed at least one year of an accredited engineering program and demonstrates a high engineering aptitude, leadership qualities, superior volunteerism, and participation in extracurricular activities.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCI) Award

The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCNI) is an association of more than 180 leading Canadian suppliers to the nuclear industry in Canada and foreign markets. OCNI companies manufacture major equipment and components, and provide engineering services to CANDU and light water reactor (LWR) plants in domestic and offshore markets. The OCNI Education and Skills Committee has decided to support Conestoga’s student award programs and to make college students aware of good job opportunities within Ontario’s nuclear supply chain. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection program who has demonstrated academic success and has financial need.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection

Ori Siegel Graduating Award

This award is subscribed by the Class of ’81, Conestoga Radio and Television, and friends and family to honour the memory of Ori Siegel. Ori was highly regarded for his personal support of his classmates and students and their endeavours and his passionate love of music and theatre.

The recipient of this award is a full-time graduating student from the Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production program who demonstrates a passion for music and theatre, has outstanding team player qualities, and contributes to the program by helping others.

$1,000

Creative Industries

Winter

Broadcasting - Television and Independent Production

OTA/PTA Fieldwork Endowed Award

This award is intended to support student success as students complete their final pre-graduate clinical fieldwork experience in the OTA & PTA program. The recipient of this award must demonstrate a passion for their career choice.

Varies

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Occupational Therapist Assistant & Physiotherapist Assistant

Paladin Security Professionalism in Community Safety Award

This award is given annually to a student in the Protection, Security and Investigation, Police Foundations, and Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training programs who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies. The recipients will have demonstrated superior practice-related skills, strong service orientation, and notable professionalism. Recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI); Police Foundations; Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Paragon Security Leadership Award

Paragon Security is proud to be participating in the support of our future industry leaders. Throughout the past years, Paragon Security has benefited from hiring students and graduates of the Police Foundations program, and beginning this year, the Protection, Security and Investigation program. We feel it is important to give back to those who help us to succeed and this is why we are offering these awards to one member of each program who has shown outstanding professionalism and leadership, as well as high marks in Security Guard Fundamentals.

$500

Community Services

Spring

Protection, Security and Investigation; Police Foundations

Patricia (Pat) Legault Memorial Award for 'The Art of Nursing'

Pat dedicated 19 of 60 years as a nurse and nurse educator to improving the education of nurses in Waterloo region. She was passionate about person-centered care long before it was in vogue. She believed holistic care and caring were the most important aspects of nursing, and her curriculum and caring for her students demonstrated this. This award is presented to the student at University Gates who consistently demonstrates caring, individualizes care for each patient, maintains the privacy and dignity of each patient, and demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of the patient.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Practical Nursing

Paul Cardinal Memorial Bursary

This award was established to honour the memory of Dr. Paul Cardinal, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 56. Through his employment with Blackberry, Paul valued the skills, knowledge, and work ethic demonstrated by Conestoga students in the Electronics Engineering Technology-Telecommunications Systems program. The recipient of this award is a student in second-year or third-year of Electronics Engineering Technology-Telecommunications Systems who demonstrates academic success, is a team player and displays a positive attitude.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Electronics Engineering Technology

Paul Ottmann Culinary Arts Award for Excellence

The Paul Ottmann Culinary Arts Award for Excellence was established to support a student who demonstrates a true passion for the culinary arts and who intends to build a career in the industry. This award was created to encourage a student registered in a Hospitality & Culinary Arts program to continue to build their knowledge and skills by having the opportunity to experience the culinary arts in a different country. The successful recipient of this award demonstrates strong academic achievement, shows initiative and motivation, and is registered to attend the Bocuse Alliance Summer Program in France.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Spring

Paul Sapounzi Award - Adaptive Reuse - Studio V

This award has been established by +VG to encourage and recognize a student in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program, who demonstrates excellence in the Studio V - Adaptive Reuse course. Paul Sapounzi, architect, is senior a partner with +VG, specializing in adaptive reuse heritage projects. This award is given to the student that has achieved the highest grade in Studio V - Adaptive Reuse.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Project Facility Management

Peel Plastic Products Limited Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship

The Peel Plastic Products Limited Packaging Engineering Technician Scholarship recognizes leadership and academic achievement for students entering Year 1 of the Packaging Engineering Technician program (two-year diploma). It was through the financial support of scholarships that the founder of Peel Plastics, William Troost, was able to earn his engineering degree. It is with great pride that the Troost family are able to pay this forward and support the next generation of Canadian packaging professionals.

$2,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Packaging Engineering Technician

Penalta Group - Distinction in Construction and Project Costing Award

The Penalta Group - Distinction in Construction and Project Costing Award was created by two dedicated Penalta leaders, proud graduates of Conestoga College's Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management (APFM) program, who experienced firsthand the value and depth of the APFM curriculum. This award serves to give back to the school that shaped their professional success. By offering this recognition, Penalta Group seeks to inspire and support Studio III students who demonstrate exceptional skill in developing accurate, innovative, and high-quality project costing and design documentation. They recognize that careful planning, attention to detail, and the seamless coordination of project components are essential to the success of any construction project. Penalta Group aims to prepare the next generation of industry leaders committed to excellence and quality, encouraging students to push the boundaries of their potential.
The recipients, who share the award's funds, are full-time students enrolled in the second year of the APFM program within the School of Engineering & Technology. The successful students will have completed the end of class assignment in Studio III (DSGN72110) and received top marks according to a pre-determined set of criteria, which include demonstration of exceptional skill in developing accurate, innovative, and high-quality project costing and design documentation.
Recipients must be in good academic standing with no academic offenses and be returning for their third year in the APFM program.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Peter Findlay Woodworking Materials Bursary

Established in 1996, the Peter Findlay Woodworking Materials Bursary is awarded to a woodworking technician or technology student with high achievement in the first-year materials course who demonstrates financial need.

Several Awards valued up to $1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Peter Findlay Woodworking Scholarship

Created in 2014 by Peter Findlay, long-time professor of AutoCAD and product design courses, this award is presented annually to a student in the woodworking technology or technician program who is judged by faculty to have demonstrated a commitment to their program, and who has achieved a high overall average at the end of their first semester.

Up to $1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

Peter Karwowski Memorial Broadcasting Award

Peter Karwowski had a passion for broadcasting which led him to Conestoga College. Although he did not spend his entire career in the broadcasting field, it was always close to his heart. This award is being given in his memory so that the same passion can burn bright in the future generations of Conestoga College Broadcasting students.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering their second year of Conestoga's Broadcast Radio program who demonstrates leadership and a true passion for the industry.

$500

Creative Industries

Spring

Broadcast - Radio

Pioneer Craftsmen Ltd. Renovation Technician Award

The renovation industry is experiencing a shortage of skilled carpenters and apprentices. The students hired from the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program have proven to be knowledgeable in practical skills and safety issues, with good communication skills. By supporting the program with this award and, as a Program Advisory Committee member, we are a creating a long-term win-win-win situation: a win for the students, a win for our company and a win for our community. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program who has demonstrated academic success.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Carpentry and Renovation Technician

President's Ambassador Scholarship

The President's Ambassadors are a select group of student leaders who connect with Conestoga's valued partners, alumni, friends, staff, and volunteers. Through sharing their unique stories and experiences as students, President's Ambassadors validate the philanthropic contributions and commitments of those who generously support the Conestoga community and our students. Being an ambassador affords a select, diverse group of students a distinct opportunity to excel as leaders, fostering meaningful relationships between partners and friends of Conestoga.
The recipient is a President's Ambassador in good academic standing, with demonstrated professionalism when representing Conestoga both on and off campus. They have expressed gratitude through personalized thank you notes or video messages, provided support at campus events involving partners, alumni, volunteers, and staff, and demonstrated a strong sense of community, punctuality, and responsibility.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

Pride in Education Award

Education and skills development should be inclusive and open to all. This award has been established by two members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It aims to promote a welcoming environment at Conestoga College where queer and trans people can feel safe, supported, and valued.
The recipient of this award is a student registered full-time in any program with a gender-diverse identity (such as two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, or genderqueer) who demonstrates financial need.
Preference will be given to students who are Black, Indigenous, and/or racialized.
Note: At the request of the donors, the recipient of this award will remain anonymous and not be published in Conestoga's Convocation Guide.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

Princess Auto Foundation Bursary

Princess Auto Foundation has created a bursary program to support students in trades and engineering programs. The bursaries are given to students who have demonstrated financial need, and are successfully progressing through the program with a strong probability for career success.

$2,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Trade and Engineering Technology Programs as defined in terms and conditions

Princess Auto Foundation Endowed Award

The purpose of the fund is to provide annual awards for students registered in Conestoga’s Motive Power programs who demonstrate academic excellence, are team players, help others and demonstrate financial need.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair;

PROfur Acera Scholarship

The PROfur Acera Scholarship recognises and supports aspiring pet grooming professionals who demonstrate exceptional technical skill and a committed, positive attitude. Established by PROfur by Acera Insurance — a trusted partner to groomers and grooming businesses for over 20 years — the scholarship celebrates students who embody the values of professionalism, dedication, and leadership in the grooming industry. Their mission is to empower the next generation of grooming professionals and foster ambassadors who will elevate and advance the standards of care within the pet grooming community. The recipient of this award is a full-time student graduating from Conestoga’s Pet Grooming program who is a leader among their peers, supports the program’s success, shows outstanding teamwork qualities, promotes inclusivity, and contributes to a positive and welcoming environment by assisting others.

$750

Community Services

Fall, Winter

Pet Grooming

ProResp Graduate Award

The award demonstrates ProResp's commitment to the future of the respiratory therapy profession and recognizes a graduating student from Conestoga's Respiratory Therapy program who shows high potential for creating a positive impact in the lives of patients and the profession. Nominated by a Preceptor during their work-integrated learning placement, the recipient demonstrates motivation, initiative, reliability, dependability, responsibility, independence, cooperation, communication and a good attitude.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Respiratory Therapy

ProVantage Robotics and Automation Legacy Award

This award was established by the ProVantage Automation Team. Peter Graham, president, and many ProVantage employees are graduates of Conestoga College and believe in the hard work and dedication of its graduating students.
The recipient of this award is a graduating student of Conestoga's Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program who has strengths in both programming and design. Additionally, the recipient is a team player who demonstrates attributes of leadership, drive, and integrity, and is academically well rounded.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Optional Co-op)

QCsolver Supply Chain Information Systems Award

The QCsolver Supply Chain Information Systems Award is presented to a Supply Chain and Operations Management or Purchasing student team who utilizes advanced information systems to solve business problems. The system design must be functional, reliable, usable and include both MS Excel spreadsheet and MS Access database management techniques. The recipients of this award are selected by the program faculty.

$500

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management; Business - Purchasing

R. McIver Bridging Bursary

The R. McIver Bridging Bursary was developed to recognize and support students who pursue full-time studies at Conestoga College after successfully completing Academic Upgrading.

$750

All Schools

Winter

All certificate and diploma programs

Rae Murphy Memorial Award

This award is in memory of Rae Murphy who taught journalism at Conestoga College for more than 20 years. It is awarded to a student entering their second year of the journalism program who demonstrates the spirit of inquiry that Rae exemplified and that he sought to impart both to the students in his classes and to the people he worked with, as well as Rae’s passion for the profession. The recipient is chosen based on their passion and overall quality of work in the newswriting, research and interviewing courses.

$250

Creative Industries

Winter

Journalism

Research Institute for Aging (RIA) Entrance Scholarship

The Research Institute for Aging (RIA) created this award to support students enrolling in Conestoga’s Personal Support Worker program. These scholarships are available to students enrolled in the living classroom at University Gates in Waterloo or Riverside Glen in Guelph. The recipient of this award is a student who has demonstrated a sincere desire to work with and care for seniors through past work or volunteer experience. Students entering the PSW program in the fall term will be invited to apply in August. Students entering the PSW program in the winter term will be invited to apply in December.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall, Winter

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Retired Practical Nursing Faculty Award

This annual award is sponsored by retired nursing faculty and provides financial support to a student in the Practical Nursing program who is in their fourth term at the Kitchener - Doon campus, and who has demonstrated excellence in the art and science of nursing care.

$150

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Practical Nursing

RHC Excellence Award

RHC has established this award to recognize those individuals who have shown a commitment and desire to achieve outstanding performance in the construction industry. The recipient of this award is an Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology student who demonstrates academic success, outstanding teamwork, innovation and leadership.

$5,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

RHC Fellowship Award

RHC has established this award to recognize those individuals who have shown a commitment and desire to achieve outstanding performance in the construction industry.
The recipient of this award is an Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology student who demonstrates financial need, academic success, outstanding teamwork, innovation and leadership.

$5,000

All Schools

Fall

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Rising Beyond Bursary

The ‘Rising Beyond’ Bursary was created to honour the strength, insight, and resilience of neurodivergent women pursuing careers in social services. It recognizes the barriers they have navigated and celebrates the lived experience, deep empathy, and unique perspectives they bring to the helping professions. This award is a tribute to those who continue to show up, speak up, and rise beyond - shaping a more inclusive and compassionate future for all.
The recipient of this award is a full-time female-identifying student in their 2nd year of Conestoga’s Social Service Worker program who identifies as neurodivergent, demonstrates financial need and shows commitment to social justice, equity, and advocacy both through their studies and community involvement.

$1,000

Community Services

Fall

Social Service Worker

Robotic Welding Excellence Award

The Robotic Welding Excellence Award is awarded to the student with the highest average mark in ROBO2060: Robotic Fundamentals, ROBO2040: Robotic Programming and ROBO3040: Robotic Welding Programming.

$200

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics program

Rogers All News Radio Stations Student Academic Grant

This award was established to support students in their second year of the Journalism program. Two grants are awarded to students based on academic standing, passion, dedication to the profession and financial need.

$1,000

Creative Industries

Winter

Journalism

Rogers All News Radio Stations Student Scholarship

The scholarships are awarded to students based on academic standing, passion and dedication to the profession. Academic standing will be based on grades in the two core radio courses in the second year of the Journalism program: JRN 2120 - Radio News Reporting and Production and JRN 2150 - Radio Newsroom.

$3,000

Creative Industries

Winter

Journalism

Rolmaster Conveyors (1993) Inc. Academic Grant

This award has been established to promote students seeking a career working with metal fabrication. The recipients of this award are students who demonstrates strong academics in the Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering program and the Welding and Fabrication Technician program.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering; Welding and Fabrication Technician

Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation Community Service in Nursing Award

This award, created by Ross and Doris Dixon Charitable Foundation, is awarded to five students in the third year of the BScN program who have achieved academic success, and who demonstrate a commitment to community service. Recipients of this award are selected by program faculty.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Nursing (BScN)

Running The Pass Award

Every young restauranteur dreams of running their own kitchen, being in charge of the pass, calling orders, making sure everyone is doing what needs to be done, putting extra pressure when the board is full, and making sure everything comes together smoothly for guests. Running the pass can be extremely stressful, but also rewarding. It takes patience, leadership, and the ability to work under pressure.

The recipient of this award is a student in good standing from the Conestoga Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op) program who demonstrates passion and commitment to the culinary arts. They have outstanding team player qualities, a positive attitude towards others, and assume a leadership role among their peers.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Food and Beverage Management - Hotel and Restaurant Operations (Optional Co-op)

Ryan Accessibility Award

This award has been established by Samantha Ryan, the Principal of ABE Factors Inc. (Accessible Built Environment Factors) and graduate of the ACET program, to encourage students to complete their third-year projects with accessibility at the forefront of their designs by correctly applying the barrier-free section of the building code, and going above and beyond to consider universal design principles. This award urges students to discover the impact that inclusivity can have on a design. Accessible buildings can maximize our human performance, promote health and social participation, ensure the safety and protection of people in an emergency, and welcome people of all abilities and disabilities; visible or invisible.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Architecture - Construction Engineering Technology

Ryan Woods Memorial Award

This award has been established in memory of Ryan Woods, a student in Conestoga's Culinary Management program, who passed away in 2015 at the age of 21. Ryan brought happiness to the lives he touched, always being the first to assist those in need. Ryan discovered his passion for cooking at Conestoga. It is hoped that this award offers a helping hand to a student embarking on a culinary career path, while emphasizing the importance of paying it forward. The recipient of this award is a student completing their first year of the Culinary Management (Co-op) program, who has demonstrated a commitment to academics and compassion through community involvement, volunteering, and helping fellow students.

$700

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary Management

Sahodra Premsukh Memorial Bursary

The Sahodra Premsukh Memorial Bursary was established to assist those returning to school to pursue a career as a personal support worker and to extend gratitude to Conestoga College. This bursary is in honour of Mrs. Premsukh. She was a proud graduate of the PSW program at Conestoga College. Mrs. Premsukh took great pride in her profession and executed her duties with the utmost care, compassion and professionalism. It is her family’s hope that the recipient of the award carries out their duties in a similar manner.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Sani Marc Inc. Food Safety Award

Sani Marc Inc. helps customers optimize food quality and safety processes with a preventive methodology and approach developed for the unique risks of this market. This award has been established to recognize students who demonstrate a sincere interest in the industry and a strong understanding of the importance of sanitation in food safety.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Any program in the Institute of Food Processing Technology

Savery Bell Masonry Inc. Peer Award

The Savery Bell Masonry Inc. Peer Award has been established to recognize a student who has demonstrated outstanding teamwork, integrity and a positive attitude throughout the 16-week Brick and Stone Fundamentals program. The recipient of this award is selected by their peers.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Brick and Stone Fundamentals

Schulich Builders Scholarships

Schulich Builders scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in full-time certificate and diploma programs within eligible skilled trade fields at participating Ontario colleges. Conestoga College is grateful to the Schulich Foundation to be a participating college.
Scholarships are valued at up to $40,000 ($20,000 per academic year) and support the costs of tuition, living expenses, and tools. Schulich Builders scholarship recipients benefit from internal resources at the college to enhance their student experience and assist in their employment within their relevant field in the skilled trades upon graduation. Schulich Builders scholarships aim to recognize and enable Ontario's future skilled trade workers, with an annual investment of over $3 million through top Ontario colleges.
For more information, please visitSchulich Builders Scholarships for Skilled Trades.

$40,000

Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Construction Techniques - Brick & Stone; Construction Techniques - Carpentry; Construction Techniques - Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding; Electrical Technician - Industrial; Electrical Techniques; Heating, Refri

Scott Allen Freiburger Environment Award

Scott Freiburger is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient. He is the Managing Director and CEO at AET Group, originally founded in 1998 operating under the name Associated Environmental Technologies and renamed to AET Consultants in 2001.
As the founding principal of AET, Scott pioneered the design, implementation, and monitoring of solid waste management programs ensuring construction and demolition organizations were in compliance with waste regulations, reduced waste generation and increased waste diversion on site. In 2008, AET Consultants forged a merger with three other environmental consulting companies, which included EcoServices, Integrated Green Building Concepts (IGBC) and Eco2 Systems, to form the AET Group.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student in the Environmental Engineering Applications or Environmental Building Sciences program who has achieved a minimum overall average of 75% with no academic offences, while demonstrating leadership in the classroom and a passion for environmental sustainability (through academics or volunteering in the community).

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Environmental Engineering Applications (Co-op); Environmental Building Sciences

Shantal Taliesha Memorial Award

This award has been established by the friends and family of Shantal Taliesha Myers in honour of her ambitious, fierce and courageous spirit. A champion for social justice, a fashion queen, a fierce and loving presence, Shantal walked the earth with magnificent posture, purpose in her heart and a bounce in her step. In April 2019, just before her 26th birthday, Shantal passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on her daily commute.

Shantal had an unspoken power about her. Proud of her Jamaican roots, she strove to be a voice for those who were in need. She had no patience for ignorance or hate, and was never afraid to stand up for what was right.

Shantal was driven to make the world a better place for the vulnerable and marginalized, including everyone from fellow women and immigrants, to the LGBTQ+ community and children across the globe. Shantal was also devoted to the arts, culture, and fashion with dreams of an ethical fashion empire fueling her daily life. Her spare time was spent jotting ideas in her journal, one of which was “Silk Vows”, her own ethical fashion line. You could find her at art museums, connecting with her spirituality, practicing self-care, or lifting the spirits of her friends, family and spouse with her intoxicating positive energy and glowing smile. She was a source of comfort, knowledge and advice and an unwavering moral guide for anyone privileged enough to have her in their lives.

Shantal graduated from the PR program at Conestoga College with a mission to change the world in a meaningful way. In her memory and honour, we present this award to a student who has completed their first year in the Public Relations diploma or Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours) degree program who can demonstrate the drive and vision to forge their own legacy and will use their public relations skills to advocate in their community for social justice (e.g. women’s, civil, LGBTQ+ rights), and/or to enrich the worlds of art, culture, and fashion.

Contribute to theShantal Taliesha Memorial Award fund.

Varies

Business

Winter

Public Relations Diploma; Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours); Bachelor of Communications Management (Honours)

SHE Builds Award

The SHE Builds award was established by Harry and Connie Vogt in partnership with the Grand Valley Construction Association to support and empower women pursuing skilled trades programs at Conestoga College. Recognizing the importance of driving women into the industry, the award seeks to ameliorate barriers facing women when entering and succeeding in the field.
SHE Builds is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where female students can thrive, excel, and become leaders in construction. By providing financial assistance, this award helps to alleviate some of the financial burdens of education and training, enabling the recipient to focus on their studies and career development. More than financial aid, the SHE Builds Award is an investment in the future of women in construction, paving the way for the next generation.
The recipient of this award is a female-identifying student entering their second year of a Conestoga construction trades program (or bridging from a foundations program to a specialized construction program). As well as being in good academic standing (with a minimum overall average of 75% and no academic offenses), the recipient demonstrates financial need as established through submission of a Winter term General Awards Application. In addition, the recipient is involved in extracurricular activities and/or volunteer work (either on campus or in the community) and displays leadership qualities.

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Smart Serve Scholarship

This scholarship has been established by Smart Serve Ontario to support students in their pursuit of a career in the hospitality field. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year of a Hospitality or Culinary program, who demonstrates academic excellence, and has completed their Smart Serve certification.

$4,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Fall

Hospitality Management - Hotel & Restaurant; Hospitality & Tourism Management; Culinary Management

Soar as Condors – Community Scholarship Award

The Soar as Condors – Community Scholarship Awards are awarded annually to one male-identifying and one female-identifying athlete who are respected members of the varsity athletics community. These individuals not only contribute to the success of their team and chosen sport, but to the greater Conestoga and Condor community.

$1,000

All Schools

Winter

Social Services Worker Diploma Program award

Funded by a contribution from a recipient of the Aubrey Hagar Distinguished Teaching Award (given to faculty members by their colleagues, peers, and students), the recipient of the Social Services Worker Diploma Program award is a full-time student who has completed their first year of the program and is registered in the second year. They are meeting expectations in placement and the classroom, exemplify the best traits of the program (as demonstrated by humility, curiosity, and a willingness to learn) and demonstrate an unassuming, modest sense of themselves as a professional.

$500

Community Services

Winter

Social Service Worker

Stantec Consulting Ltd. Electrical Engineering Technology Award

The recipient of this award is a full-time student from Conestoga's Electrical Engineering Technology program who is entering their third year. In addition to being in good academic standing, they demonstrate community service and involvement on- and/or off-campus.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Electrical Engineering Technology

Staples Professional Interior Design Studio VI Awards

The Staples Professional Interior Design Studio VI Awards celebrate the innovative spirit and dedication of emerging interior design students. These awards highlight Staples Professional's commitment to community engagement, reflecting their dedication to social responsibility and support for local communities. Through these awards, Staples aims to introduce students to the industry, providing them with a unique gateway to explore the dynamic world of contract furniture and to foster interest and passion, inspiring students to pursue careers in interior design and cultivate a new generation of professionals.
Recipients of this award are third-year full-time students in Conestoga's Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours) program who achieved first and second place in the final project for the Interior Design Studio VI – Healthcare course.

$500 - $2,000

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Bachelor of Interior Design (Honours)

Steed Standard Transport Gary Lebold Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honours the life and legacy of Gary Lebold, who worked with Steed Standard Transport from 1964 until he retired in 2018. For more than 50 years, Gary helped shape the culture and elevated safety and customer service at Steed Standard Transport, where his tenure spanned three generations of Steed family members.

Gary grew up on a farm between Shakespeare and Tavistock, Ontario. He started driving at age 18 and continued to drive until his early seventies. His colleagues describe him as a kind-hearted and generous soul who was a visionary, mentor, leader, and thoughtful friend. Gary passed away in 2021.

The recipient of this award is a full-time student entering year 3 of Conestoga's Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management program, determined by faculty to be the most improved student in the cohort.

$1,000

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Steve Bates Memorial Award

Mr. Steve Bates was born in Guelph, Ontario and worked from a young age with his family for Bates Excavating. Mr. Bates spent most of his career working in and around heavy equipment and for his last five years he worked as a technologist for the Heavy Equipment Operator program at the Guelph campus of Conestoga College. Chris and Kari Woof are pleased to establish this memorial award in his honour. This award is given to a student who demonstrates dedication to their studies, superior attention to detail and knowledge of safety requirements around heavy equipment, has a positive attitude and provides leadership to their peers. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$300

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heavy Construction Equipment Operator

Student Excellence in Business

Established to recognize and encourage good attendance, resulting in student success, the recipient of this award is a full-time international student completing their first year of Conestoga’s Business – Marketing (2242) or Business Administration – Marketing (0013) programs.
They must be in good academic standing with no academic offences, have a strong attendance record and have submitted assignments on time.
Selected by School of Business faculty members, preference will be given to a student who demonstrates volunteerism either on or off campus and contributes to the success of the program by helping others.

$600

Business

Winter

Business – Marketing; Business Administration – Marketing

Student Success General Arts and Science Award (Brantford)

Debbie Cox a long time Liberal Studies faculty member, who was committed to teaching student success, established the Student Success Award to recognize and support students who pursue a full-time, post-secondary program at Conestoga College after successful completion of the General Arts & Science Certificate/Diploma program and who are in of need financial assistance to apply to college.

$100

Interdisciplinary Studies

Winter

General Arts & Science

Sunil Rajapaksege Scholarship

Throughout Sunil Rajapaksege's educational journey, he was privileged to receive many scholarships and other financial supports which helped him achieve his professional career goals. In honour and recognition of the kindness he's been shown, Sunil created the Sunil Rajapaksege Scholarship to help a student in Conestoga's Strategic Global Business Management program, where he taught as a professor.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who has achieved the highest overall GPA after their second term.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Strategic Global Business Management

Supply Chain Management Association Ontario Endowed Academic Grant

This award has been established by the Supply Chain Management Association Ontario to recognize students who express a commitment to entering the strategic supply chain management profession.

$1,000

Business

Winter

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Supporting Careers in the Skilled Trades: The Arrowsmith Family Award

The Arrowsmith Family is committed to supporting apprenticeship and skilled trades training as a valuable form of post-secondary education. As a core part of their values, the Arrowsmith Family believes apprenticeship supports the development of a highly skilled, safe and productive skilled trades workforce. Committed to lifelong learning, the Arrowsmith Family supports skills development and striving to meet one's professional and personal goals. The bursary aims to remove financial barriers for registered apprentices or students in skilled trades programs so they can progress and complete their programs. The Arrowsmith Family is proud to support apprentices and skilled trades students in the Waterloo Region, where the Arrowsmith sisters, Emily and Sarah, grew up.
The recipient of this award is a full-time domestic student registered as an apprentice or enrolled in a 1 or 2-year diploma program within Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship. Academic achievement may be considered in the selection process. Preference will be given to students who are registered apprentices.

The successful recipient, who demonstrates financial need, has maintained a minimum academic average of 65%.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Syngenta Canada Inc. Exceptional Laboratory Technician Award

Syngenta Canada Inc. created this award to recognize a student who demonstrates exceptional knowledge and skills in the laboratory. The recipient of this award, nominated by faculty, is a student graduating from Conestoga's Biotechnology Technician program who exudes a positive attitude and commitment to their studies and, in the lab, behaves professionally at all times.

$500

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Biotechnology Technician

Tandi’s Kitchen Culinary Management Award

Tandiwe Magama is a 2023 Alumni of Distinction award recipient.
Tandiwe (Tandy) graduated from Conestoga College in 2016 with a diploma from the Occupational/Physiotherapy Therapist Assistant program. After graduation, Tandy worked in her desired and fulfilling field until she could no longer ignore her love of cooking. Tandy hung up her scrubs for Chef's whites and returned to Conestoga, completing her diploma in Culinary Arts in 2022.
Tandy's innate ability to create sumptuous and healthy dishes was nurtured by her Conestoga professors. Her passion and talent were so conspicuous that when it came time to begin her co-op, she had many offers from food establishments wanting to work with her, as they recognized her existing talent.
Being family oriented, Tandy decided to accept an offer from the Old Marina Restaurant so that she could stay in Ontario with the rest of her family. Tandy joined the amazing team as a food preparation cook and supervisor. Tandy's leaders at the restaurant empowered and encouraged her to assist in creating and updating this historic restaurant's menu, which was an incredible learning and development opportunity for her. Tandy's time at the Old Marina Restaurant came to a premature end when the restaurant unfortunately burned down.
Shortly after, Aramark Canada offered Tandy an opportunity she could not refuse. Tandy was offered to join the culinary team at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada (TMMC). She soon began to coach and mentor new staff, while assisting the team in creating new menus.
Tandy has also found time outside of her work at TMMC to become an entrepreneur. Tandy has dug deep to create "Tandi's Kitchen" - a catering company. Tandy's offerings are influenced by her worldly culinary experiences, and, in particular, her Southern African heritage. She makes pre-made meals and specialized menus per clients' requests.
Tandy continues to make her mark in the Ontario culinary space. She is looking to expand her business beyond her renowned reputation in the KW area. The Old Marina Restaurant owners have expressed interest in her rejoining their culinary team should the restaurant reopen.
The recipient of this award is a student in the Culinary Management program who has an average of 75% or higher after their first year, demonstrates a positive attitude and has strong attendance while being a team player, is committed to their studies and isn't afraid to ask questions while helping others to succeed.

$1,000

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary Management

TD Financial Group Endowed Award for Excellence in Interprofessional Practice

This award was established to recognize students in the School of Health & Life Sciences who demonstrate exceptional attributes and behaviours of interprofessional practice in their final lab and practicum experiences. The recipients of this award deomonstrate teamwork, support for their peers, superior communication skills, a positive attitude and leadership.

Up to $300

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

All Health & Life Science programs

The Agromart Group Graduating Award

This award has been established to recognize the accomplishments of a student graduating from the Agricultural Equipment Operator program. The Agromart Group believes in further education for students and recognizes the importance of agriculture and farming throughout Canada. As Eastern Canada’s leading supplier of Crop Inputs our retail locations work directly with growers to help farmers feed the world.

$1,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Agricultural Equipment Operator

The Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC) Scholarship

This award has been established by the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction to support students in the Structural Steel Management and Detailing program. Recipients are selected by program faculty.

$2,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall, Winter

Structural Steel Management and Detailing (Co-op)

The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic of Waterloo Nursing Achievement Award

Dr. Robert Shenker and The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic's passion is helping people, a passion they pursue as one of the leading plastic surgery clinics in the Kitchener-Waterloo area. Specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and body contouring procedures, Dr. Shenker and his partners at The Cosmetic Surgery Clinic, spearheaded the establishment of a regional plastic surgery practice that serves Guelph, London, Ontario's Tri-Cities and beyond. Dr. Shenker has been a guest speaker at Conestoga on a number of occasions and has established this award to give back to the community. The recipient of this award is a BScN student who has achieved a minimum 80% average in Year 2 or Year 3 of their program, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers, contribute to the success of the program by helping others, display the professional qualities and behaviours expected of a registered nurse, and displays an interest and aptitude in issues relating to patient safety. The recipient of this award is selected by program faculty.

Full cost of tuition and books, up to a maximum of $10,000

Health & Life Sciences

Spring

Nursing (BScN)

The Elizabeth Ledwell Nursing Care of Children Award

This award has been established by colleagues and friends of Elizabeth Ledwell in celebration of her retirement. The recipient of this award is a student in their third or fourth year of the BScN program who has demonstrated leadership in the care of children.

To be confirmed

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing - BScN, RPN to BScN

The FIO Automotive Robotics and Automation Co-op award

The FIO Automotive Robotics and Automation Co-op award was established by FIO Automotive of Stratford in order to support the problem-solving nature of the MET: Robotics and Industrial Automation Program and help students realize how important it is to be able to see a problem and develop a solution to overcome the problem efficiently. The successful recipient is a student who has completed year one and a co-op work term of the MET: Robotics and Industrial Automation program (co-op option) and is proceeding to year two with a minimum overall average of 70%.
Eligible students will be invited to submit a 500 word essay which demonstrates an understanding of the value of co-op education and describes both why they have chosen Robotics and Automation as a career and valuable lessons they have learned about working within a company

$500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation (Co-op)

The FIO Automotive Troubleshooter Award

The FIO Automotive Troubleshooter Award was established by FIO Automotive of Stratford in order to support the problem-solving nature of the Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation program and help students realize how important it is to be able to see a problem and develop a solution to overcome the problem efficiently.

The successful recipient of this award is chosen by the program area and is a student who has completed their second year of the program with a minimum overall average of at least 70% including a minimum 80% attendance rate for labs and classes. In addition, they will have continually demonstrated outstanding troubleshooting skills, enthusiasm for new challenges and a desire to find the source of difficulties.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Mechanical Engineering Technology - Robotics and Automation

The Inspire HER STEM Leadership Award

The Inspire HER STEM Leadership Award has been established to celebrate the exceptional achievements of female students in the field of STEM who exemplify extraordinary leadership abilities and demonstrate a remarkable commitment to academic excellence.

The recipient of this esteemed award is a full-time student who identifies as female, and is registered in years 2, 3 or 4 of a Conestoga School of Engineering & Technology program. They will have achieved outstanding academic results and made a significant impact in their community through their leadership - inspiring and empowering others to pursue careers in STEM. Consideration will be given to students who volunteer their time for Go ENG Girl and ETT4W.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Spring

The Journey to Knowledge Award

This award has been established by a Recreation and Leisure alumna in gratitude for the support received from the college and the program coordinators of Recreation and Leisure Services. The recipient of this award is a student who has completed their first year of the Recreation and Leisure program, who is an outstanding team player, contributes to the success of the program by helping others, and demonstrates a positive attitude.

$500

Community Services

Fall

Recreation and Leisure Services

The Joyce Family Foundation Bursary

The Joyce Family Foundation was established by Ronald V. Joyce (1930-2019).
Best known as the legendary Canadian behind the success of the Tim Hortons franchise, Ron stood with a strong work ethic and business acumen, and his passion for helping young Canadians reflected a deep-rooted sense of responsibility to his community.
Scholarship recipients are domestic students entering eligible 2- and 3-year programs in the Schools of Engineering & Technology, Trades & Apprenticeship, and Health & Life Sciences.

Candidates must have graduated from an Ontario high school within the past three years, demonstrate significant financial need, and have overcome obstacles and adversity.

Preference will be given to those with no other avenues of funding (including government support) and to residents of Waterloo Region.
The Joyce Family Foundation requires students to commit to working with a mentor in an extracurricular activity for the entirety of their program.
Renewal payments (twice annually) are conditional upon recipients reporting on this involvement.
(Conestoga will contact recipients regarding on-campus mentorship opportunities and renewal requirements.)

$4,000

Engineering & Technology, Health & Life Sciences, Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall, Winter

Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial; Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (Apprenticeship); Electrician - Industrial (Apprenticeship); Electro Mechanical and Automation Maintenance; General Constructio

The Lighthouse Award

The Lighthouse Award, established in recognition of a 2024 Alumni of Distinction, recognizes a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and, like a lighthouse, stands resilient in the face of adversity. Through their quiet strength, they offer guidance, hope, and stability to others, all while remaining committed to their own journey of growth and learning. The award is intended to provide meaningful encouragement and support to help the recipient continue their educational journey. It honors the strength, integrity, and perseverance that define true leadership in the face of adversity.
The recipient is registered in a 2- or 3-year engineering technology program within Conestoga's School of Engineering & Technology. This award recognizes a student who leads not with noise, but with presence – someone who rises through adversity, stays true to their values, and lifts others as they climb.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

The Luke Redman Legacy Award

Luke Harrison Redman died in a tragic workplace accident on June 27, 2019, when he fell through a skylight to the cement floor below. Although he had taken the “At Heights Training”, he could not have predicted the chain of events leading up to his death at twenty-six years old. The Redman family and friends are hopeful that by providing funding for “At Heights Training”, greater awareness and safety can be achieved in the workplace. Luke was a kind, caring person and it is fitting that his legacy is to help protect others.

$120

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

All Construction Trades Programs

Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo Bursary

Third Age Learning Kitchener-Waterloo (TAL-KW) is a non-profit, independent organization operated by a voluntary board of directors. Members are generally retirees interested in post-secondary learning experiences.
This bursary is awarded to a student in a full-time health-related program who demonstrates an interest in working with and/or advocating for seniors and demonstrates academic success.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Paramedic; Occupational & Physiotherapy Assistant; Respiratory Therapy; Hearing Instrument Specialist; Fitness & Health Promo; Nutrition & Food Service Mgt; Personal Support Worker; Nursing (BScN)Practical Nursing; Diploma RPN to BScN

Tom and Nathan Incledon Memorial Award

Established in 2002 at The Guelph Community Foundation, and in loving memory of Tom and Nathan Incledon, this award recognizes the dedication, devotion, love and care nurses contribute to our community. This award is given annually to a BScN student who demonstrates passion and a commitment to nursing and a positive work ethic, while maintaining academic success.

$2,500

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing (BScN)

Toromont Safe Student Award

Toromont has established this award to recognize safe student conduct. Recognition of safe conduct is a key component of the profession and the more students have this engrained in their workplace standards, the better. The recipient of this award is a student in the Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair program who exhibits superior attention to detail, and knowledge of safety requirements while working in all shop environments. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Techniques - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company Electrical Engineering Technology/Energy Systems Engineering Technology Achievement Award

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company created this award to recognize a student completing their first year, who demonstrates academic success, a genuine interest and passion for the field, a willingness to work hard, a positive attitude and assists their peers. The recipient is selected by program faculty.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technician; Electrical Engineering Technology; Energy Systems Engineering Technology

Trades Pathfinder Initiative (TPI) Award

Understanding what you want in a career can be taxing, confusing, and difficult. Many individuals struggle for years with whether they have chosen the right career, yet changing careers is never easy. The uncertainty and risk associated with this large transition may deter or prevent individuals from achieving happiness. The Trades Pathfinder Initiative (TPI) Award has been established to assist and support those moving to the trades after graduating from an unrelated program. The donors have first-hand experience with career changes, appreciate the growing need for blue-collar workers, and hope the TPI Awards will support students in this journey.
The recipients of this award are first-year domestic students who previously graduated from a non-trade related post-secondary degree or diploma with a minimum average of 75% before registering in a multi-year Conestoga program in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. The recipients are supportive team players who go above and beyond in the shop and believe that a career in the trades is better suited to them than their previous course of study.

$1,500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall, Winter

Trillium Automobile Dealers Association Award

Trillium Automobile Dealers Association created this award to recognize the graduating student with the highest overall average in each of the following programs: Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair, Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service, and Business - Marketing.

$1,000

Business, Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair; Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service; Business - Marketing

Turkstra Lumber Scholarship

This scholarship is made possible by a donation from Peter and Karen Turkstra and the Turkstra Lumber Company who, by their generosity, will enable students to achieve their academic goals. This scholarship is awarded to students in their first year of a construction or carpentry trade who have demonstrated academic excellence through the admission process and live within 25 km of a Turkstra Lumber location.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Fall

Construction Techniques; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; Women in Skilled Trades (WIST) General Carpenter Pre-Apprenticeship

Tyler Todd Memorial Entrance Award

This memorial award has been established by family and friends of Pte. Tyler Todd, a fun-loving and hardworking son and friend, who was always willing to help others. Tyler attended Conestoga as a Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training student and was also a volunteer firefighter with the Bright Fire Station. After enlisting with the Canadian Armed Forces, Tyler was deployed to Afghanistan. Sadly, Tyler was killed on Sunday, April 11, 2010 while on patrol with the 1st Battalion, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry near Kandahar City. The recipient of this award is a student in the Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training program.

$500

Community Services

Fall

Pre-Service Firefighter Education and Training

Voll Family Endowed Bursary

Steven and Iveta Voll strongly believe in giving back to the community. Steven Voll has a background in process controls and wants to encourage students to be innovative thinkers and passionate in that area of expertise. To that end, this bursary has been established to help students successfully complete their post-secondary education. The recipient of this bursary is a student in their second year of the Electrical Engineering Technology program who is academically successful, demonstrates leadership amongst their peers, seeks innovative ideas and solutions and has a sincere interest in the field of process control.

$300

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Electrical Engineering Technology

Walker Wood Foundation Bursary

This award has been established by the Walker Wood Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated mainly to the funding of scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada. Two renewable bursaries, valued at $3,000 each, will be awarded to students entering the Bachelor of Science Nursing program at Conestoga.

$3,000

Health & Life Sciences

Winter

Nursing (BScN)

Walker Wood Foundation Medical Laboratory Science Bursary

The Walker Wood Foundation is a philanthropic organization dedicated to funding scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada.
The recipients of these awards are second-year domestic Medical Laboratory Science students at Conestoga with demonstrated financial need and a high overall average. Preference is given to those who are involved with extracurricular activities and the community.

$4,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Medical Laboratory Science

Walker Wood Foundation Respiratory Therapy Bursary

Established by the Walker Wood Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated mainly to the funding of scholarships and bursaries for post-secondary students across Canada, the Walker Wood Foundation Respiratory Therapy Bursaries support full-time domestic students in Conestoga's Respiratory Therapy program who have both demonstrated financial need and a high overall program GPA.

$2,000

Winter

Respiratory Therapy

Waterloo Manufacturing Power Engineering Lab Proficiency Award

This award was created to support a student in the Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class program who has shown the highest proficiency overall, in all labs related to the Toyota Power Engineering Plant.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Power Engineering Techniques - 4th Class

Waterloo MedTech Healthcare Innovation Award

This award has been established in honour of Laurie Lafleur and in celebration of Laurie’s Alumni of Distinction award. This award will support a student entering their third year of the Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science program who demonstrates dedication to their studies and contributes to the advancement of healthcare innovation in our community. These criteria reflect Laurie’s personal commitment to healthcare innovation and her volunteer work with Waterloo MedTech.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science

Waterloo Region Iron Chef Culinary Award

This award has been established with proceeds from the Iron Chef Culinary competition hosted at Bingemans. Students teamed up with some of the region’s most-respected chefs to create signature dishes to win audience and a panel of judges' votes. The event, which was designed to raise money for scholarships, as well as providing students with the opportunity to work with industry professionals, featured executive chefs and staff from Sole Restaurant, Blackshop Restaurant and Wine Bar, Bingemans, Gusto Catering Company and The Bauer Kitchen. The recipient of this award is a student in their second year of Culinary Management who has demonstrated academic success.

$500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Culinary Management

WD-40 Training the Trades Achievement Award

For over 70 years, WD-40 has been one of the most trusted, versatile, and reliable products for those working in industry, trades, and home maintenance. Through the WD-40 Training the Trades Achievement Award, this iconic brand aims to support the next generation of professionals in the Motive Power, Truck and Coach, and Automotive fields, helping students achieve their career goals and succeed in their chosen trades.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student registered in eligible programs from Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship. They show dedication to academics, maintain excellent attendance and are an outstanding student. Moreover, they are an exceptional team player who contributes to the success of their program, while exuding commitment and a positive attitude.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

MPF - Auto Service Tech App; MPT - Truck and Coach; Motive Power Techn-Heavy Duty Equip; Motive Power Techn-Automotive Service; MPT - Truck & Coach App; MPF - Automotive Repair; MPT - Heavy Duty Equip Repair; Motive Power Tech-Truck & Coach Repair;

WD-40 Training the Trades Opportunity Award

For over 70 years, WD-40 has been one of the most trusted, versatile, and reliable products for those working in industry, trades, and home maintenance. Through the WD-40 Training the Trades Opportunity Award, this iconic brand aims to support the next generation of professionals in the Motive Power, Truck and Coach, and Automotive fields, helping students achieve their career goals and succeed in their chosen trades.
The recipient of this award is a full-time student who is registered in Conestoga's School of Trades & Apprenticeship and identifies as belonging to an underrepresented group. They are in good academic standing with no academic offences, and demonstrate that they are an outstanding team player, have a positive attitude towards others and are dedicated to their studies.

$500

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Wellington County Road Supervisors Association Endowed Bursary

The Wellington County Road Supervisors Association consists of road superintendents, supervisors, managers and forepersons. The association understands the importance of achieving a post-secondary education and is pleased to be able to provide financial support to students from Wellington County who may otherwise be forced to leave the program. The recipient of this award is a student who is completing their first year of the Civil Engineering Technology program who demonstrates academic success, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers, is an outstanding team player and shows a sincere interest in the field.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Civil Engineering Technology

Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE (Entrance) Bursary

The Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE Bursaries provide financial support to students entering Early Childhood Education and Bachelor of Early Childhood Development programs. The recipients of this bursary are students who show commitment, understanding, a passion for quality childcare and inclusion for young children.

$2,000

Community Services

Fall, Winter

Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)

Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE (In-Course) Bursary

Available to students enrolled in the Early Childhood Education Diploma program, the Wendy Kudsia Endowed ECE Bursaries aim to provide financial support to students who may otherwise be forced to leave the program.

$2,000

Community Services

Winter

Early Childhood Education : Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)

Wescast Industries Inc. Endowed Academic Grant

Wescast Industries Inc. has established this award to help a Conestoga student succeed in their post-secondary and career goals. This academic grant is given to a student in Mechanical Systems Engineering who demonstrates academic success, assumes a leadership role amongst their peers and demonstrates community involvement through volunteer activities.

$1,000

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Systems Engineering

Widex Canada Award for Patient Excellence

Widex Canada established this award to recognize a student who demonstrates excellence in the provision of care for patients presenting with hearing health care needs. This award is given to a second-year student in the Hearing Instrument Specialist program who demonstrates a keen interest in the patient care model and a commitment to advancing their professional education.

$750

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Hearing Instrument Specialist

William Walker Memorial Bursary

This award was established in memory of William Walker, a student who came to Conestoga in 2005 to pursue his love of woodworking. William came to Conestoga and became, in his parent’s words, his own person. His new friends at the Campus Living Centre welcomed him and he enjoyed spending weekends with them whenever he could not afford to go home. His life, kindness and generosity were celebrated by all who knew him. William’s family and friends wanted to help others build their own dreams of working with wood.

$500

Engineering & Technology

Winter

Woodworking Technician; Woodworking Technology

William Werth Premier’s Graduate Award

William Werth received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. William Werth is a 2017 Software Engineering Technology graduate. The chief technology officer at James. E. Wagner Cultivation (JWC), William is using technology to revolutionize the cannabis industry. A former Canadian combat engineer who was awarded the Sacrifice Medal and competed in the 2017 Invictus Games, he designed JWC's GrowthSTORM™ Management software, a custom technology for tracking cannabis cultivation from seed to harvest; led the refinement of JWC's patent-pending aeroponic growing platform; and helped to pioneer its unique business licensing model. William's innovations were a catalyst for a $1.2M energy-saving grant in 2018 and the company's 2018 debut on the TSX-V at a market cap of $100 million.
The recipient of this award is the student graduating from the Software Engineering Technology program who has achieved the highest overall average.

$750

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Winter

Software Engineering Technology

William Werth Premier’s Leadership Award

William Werth received the 2019 Premier’s Award in the Recent Graduate category. William Werth is a 2017 Software Engineering Technology graduate. The chief technology officer at James. E. Wagner Cultivation (JWC), William is using technology to revolutionize the cannabis industry. A former Canadian combat engineer who was awarded the Sacrifice Medal and competed in the 2017 Invictus Games, he designed JWC's GrowthSTORM™ Management software, a custom technology for tracking cannabis cultivation from seed to harvest; led the refinement of JWC's patent-pending aeroponic growing platform; and helped to pioneer its unique business licensing model. William's innovations were a catalyst for a $1.2M energy-saving grant in 2018 and the company's 2018 debut on the TSX-V at a market cap of $100 million.
The recipient of this award is a student graduating from the Software Engineering Technology program who has demonstrated academic excellence, assumed a leadership role amongst their peers, and contributed to the success of their program by supporting their peers.

$1,250

Applied Computer Science & Information Technology

Winter

Software Engineering Technology

Women in Engineering Technology Fletcher Scholars' Program

Each year, up to five female students in OACETT-eligible engineering technician/technology programs at Conestoga College, will be selected as Fletcher Scholars. Fletcher Scholars will lead and organize networking events for women in engineering technician and technology programs and participate in outreach/marketing events. Eligible students are encouraged to complete an online application.

$1,500

Engineering & Technology

Fall

an OACETT eligible engineering technician/technology program

Women In Leadership Award

The Women in Leadership Award was created to recognize and support the vital role of women in shaping and driving progress across industries and communities. Despite significant strides, women still face barriers to leadership opportunities and advancement. This award aims to celebrate those who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, inspire the next generation of female leaders, and provide financial support to help recipients continue their growth and impact. By empowering women in leadership, the award seeks to promote diversity, innovation, and equitable representation in decision-making roles. From one woman to another, we rise by lifting others.

$750

Business

Winter

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) - International Business Management

Women in Supply Chain Award

This award has been established to encourage women to enter the supply chain industry and pursue a career in this field which is generally underrepresented. The recipient of this award will be a female student who has demonstrated financial need in addition to showcasing their commitment in the Supply Chain and Operations program.

$500

Business

Fall

Business Administration - Supply Chain and Operations Management

Women in Trades Bursary

The Women in Trades Bursary was established to encourage and support women who wish to pursue careers in the trades. It is meant to:
honour the donors' parents who were lucky enough to acquire a trade early on in life, and because of it, lived a rich and rewarding life, and
recognize that women need to be encouraged and supported to pursue a trade.
The recipient of this award is a student who identifies as female and is registered full time in the first year of any program offered in the School of Trades & Apprenticeship. They are in good academic standing with no academic offenses and have demonstrated community service, community involvement and have financial need.

$1,250

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Women of APFM Award

A group of female alumni have created this scholarship to encourage women in the Architecture - Project and Facility Management program to continue pursuing this unique career, as women are underrepresented in the architecture project facility management and the project and facility management industry. The recipient of this award is selected by program faulty.

Varies

Engineering & Technology

Spring

Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Woodbridge Corporation Scholarship for Women in the Trades

The Woodbridge Corporation Scholarships for Women in the Trades have been established with the belief that careers in science, technology, and trades are the most important influence for sustaining and improving the future, and that supporting women in these careers brings talent and valuable diversity, which enhances the capability for increasing quality of life.
The recipients of this award are full-time students who identify as women, who are completing their first year of eligible skilled trades programs. They demonstrate financial need as well as an eagerness to learn, engagement in their studies, a passion for their trade, and a desire to positively invest in the future.

$2,000

Trades & Apprenticeship

Winter

Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician; Powerline Technician; Carpentry and Renovation Technician; ; Electrical Technician – Industrial; Motive Power Technician – Heavy Duty Equipment; Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach; Motive Powe

Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigations Services Scholarship for Private Investigation and Security

This award has been established by Xpera to make a tangible investment in the future of the Private Investigation and Security industry. It is meant to encourage and support the aspirations and success of the recipient as they prepare to enter this field. The recipient of this award is a student graduating from Police Foundations who is nominated by the program faculty and demonstrates academic success in Introduction of Ethics and Values (LAW1550) and Conflict Management (PLCE2080).

$750

Community Services

Spring

Protection, Security and Investigation (PSI)

Xpera Risk Mitigation and Investigations Services Scholarship for Private Investigation and Security

This award has been established by Xpera to make a tangible investment in the future of the Private Investigation and Security industry. It is meant to encourage and support the aspirations and success of the recipient as they prepare to enter this field. The recipient of this award is a graduating student who has achieved a high grade in LAW2040: Security Fundamentals II and who has shown a clear understanding of the investigative process. The recipient is nominated by program faculty.

$750

Community Services

Winter

Protection, Security and Investigation

Yves Leroux Advancing Excellence in Cheesemaking Award

Ontario Dairy Council (ODC) represents the interests and concerns of dairy product manufacturers in Ontario. ODC supports a dynamic, innovative, profitable and growing dairy processing industry, competitive domestically and internationally. This award was created to encourage more Canadian-made expert cheesemakers and support an extensive training program for this field. It will also highlight the commitment and perseverance of individuals interested in this industry and specific area of expertise.
This award has been established in honour of a well-known and respected dairy industry leader who has made an immeasurable contribution to Canadian cheesemaking. Mr. Yves Leroux has been involved in cheesemaking, and overall Canadian dairy industry, for over 50 years, and has been involved in ODC since its inception in 1971.
The recipient of this award is a student in the Professional Cheesemaking program who demonstrates academic excellence, leadership, team spirit, community involvement, and innovation.

$2,500

Hospitality & Culinary Arts

Winter

Professional Cheese Making

Zehr Construction Award for Academic Excellence

This award has been established to encourage and support students in the Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management program, who demonstrate academic excellence in their studies, and increase their awareness of career opportunities with Zehr Construction. The recipients of this award are the students with the highest overall average in each year of the program.

$250

Engineering & Technology

Fall

Bachelor of Applied Technology (Honours) - Architecture - Project and Facility Management

Zonta Club of Kitchener-Waterloo, Lynne Roden Memorial Academic Grant

Zonta Club is an organization of professional women working together in Kitchener-Waterloo to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. This award has been established to honour Lynne Roden. This grant is awarded to a female BScN student who has successfully completed second year.

$1,000

Health & Life Sciences

Fall

Nursing (BScN)

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