Vocational & Technical Scholarships

The Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
• Applying or enrolled for Fall 2024 in a vocational or technical certificate program at a government or not-for-profit institution with direct pathways to employment
• Demonstrated critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual net income per family are required)
• Demonstrated perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a Canadian citizen

The application for Horatio Alger Vocational and Technical Education Scholarship is open annually from March 15 until June 15.

The Crown Lift Vocational & Technical Education Scholarships are awarded to eligible students across all provinces and territories in Canada.

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a certificate, or diploma program at a government or not-for-profit institution in one of the following fields:
  • Business administration
  • Construction trades
  • Engineering
  • Graphic design
  • Manufacturing/Production/Welding
  • Sales/Marketing
• Not be enrolled in pre-requisite courses
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or less annual income per family are required)
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a Canadian citizen

The application for the Horatio Crown Lift Scholarship is open annually from March 15 until June 15.

The Seaspan VTE Scholarships are awarded to eligible students in British Columbia.

• Have completed high school (or earned high school equivalency credential) by July 1
• Be enrolled or applying for a course that leads to a 3 years or less career or technical degree/certificate program at a not-for-profit institution in Fall 2024 that will lead to employment
• Demonstrate critical financial need ($100,000 or less annual net income per family is required)
• Demonstrate perseverance in overcoming adversity
• Be under the age of 35
• Be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

The application for the Horatio Alger Seaspan VTE is open annually from March 15 until June 15.