Each year we give out $10,000 in four scholarships in the amount of $2,000 and another $2000 is given to the SD23. Scholarships are to individuals for post-secondary education or trades training in pursuit of a career in the construction industry.
Construction offers many rewarding career paths
A career where your skills are in demand
Career opportunities in almost any location
Room for advancement and competitive salaries
The SICA Howard Strong Scholarship Program was developed to promote post-secondary education in the construction industry. The scholarship can be applied to tuition, textbooks, and/or other educational purposes for entry into a construction trades apprenticeship or related program.
*Statistics from the BC Construction Association Spring 2019 Stat Pack
Each year SICA gives out $10,000 in scholarships these are examples of areas the scholarships applicants may come from.
The Member affiliate applicant could be currently working for a SICA member company or be a family member of an employee working for a SICA member company
The applicant could be currently attending an educational institution with plans to work in the construction industry; including High School and College/ University students.
For applicant who want to enter into a construction trades apprenticeship or related program.
Regardless of category, all applicants must be a permanent resident within the Southern Interior region of British Columbia. To enter, all applicants will be required to provide:
The content of your essay and/or video should aim to address the following questions:
The deadline to apply for the Howard Strong Scholarship is May 31st of each year.
All applications will be evaluated based on:
Total: 100 points
All answers (essay or video) will be graded on:
Total: 55 points
The SICA Education Committee relies upon the recommendations and information provided to them by referees and the quality and accuracy of each reference is very important to the candidate’s application.
You can upload a reference letter in the scholarship application or you can have your reference fill out the Reference Letter form.
Please have your reference answer the following questions:
Southern Interior Construction Association
Address: #104 – 151 Commercial Drive, Kelowna, BC V1X 7W2
Phone: (778) 721-8451
Website: www.sicabc.ca
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