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:

• An essay demonstrating interest and involvement in the Construction Industry
• A letter of reference from a current employer or instructor. Individuals applying for the Employee Award must submit a letter of reference from a current SICA member

The content of your essay and/or video should aim to address the following questions:

• Why did you choose to pursue a career in construction?
• How will you use your studies to better our region?
• What are the barriers facing students wishing to pursue a career in construction?
• Where do you see the construction industry in 10 years?

The deadline to apply for the Howard Strong Scholarship is May 30th of each year.

1. Fill out the application form online or download from this website
2. Complete steps 1-6 of the application and attach necessary documents
3. Carefully review and sign the Terms and Conditions (Step 6 of application)
4. Submit the online application or email to education@sicabc.ca

All applications will be evaluated based on:

• Academic Achievement (10 points)
• Extracurricular Activity (35 points)
• Essay/Video Answers (55 points)

Total: 100 points

All answers (essay or video) will be graded on:

• Content (20 points)
• Communication (15 points)
• Creativity (10 points)
• Overall Presentation (10 points)

Total: 55 points

• Applicants will be forwarded to the Education Committee by May 30th
• Successful applicants will be notified by August 15th

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: 

• How long you have known the applicant and in what capacity.
• A description of the applicant’s personal character, from your perspective.
• Any special circumstances or achievements the referee thinks the selection committee should consider.
• Description of the applicant’s interest in the pursuit of a career in the construction industry.