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CAWIC Bursary Program (Canadian Association of Women in Construction)
Canadian Association of Women in Construction (CAWIC)
- Amount
- $2,000$2,000 bursaries; the number awarded each year is not stated.
- Deadline
- Date not confirmedLast cycle's deadline was June 26, 2026. Check the official page for this year's date. Last cycle's applications opened March 16, and winners are announced in September.
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Always confirm the details there before applying.
About this award
The Canadian Association of Women in Construction gives $2,000 bursaries to women in construction-related college, university and trades programs. Most applicants must have finished at least one year of their program, so this is one to plan for after Grade 12 rather than during it. Applicants need two references, a transcript and a cover letter about their construction career goals.
Who can apply
- Identifies as a woman
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident
- Completed at least the first year of a college or university diploma or degree and enrolled full time in the next year, or enrolled in a qualifying trades program
- Studying in a construction-related program with clear construction career goals
- Shows financial need, leadership and community involvement
- Shows interest in activities that advance women in construction, and takes part in related community activities
What to submit
- Online application
- Two reference letters (at least one from a current instructor)
- Most recent transcript
- Cover letter on construction career goals and diversity, equity and inclusion
Quick facts
Words you'll see- Type
- Money for school that you usually do not pay back, given mainly because of financial need.
- Category
- Identity-based, Financial need and Trades
- Program
- University and College
- Field of study
- Trades and STEM
- When to apply
- After starting post-secondary
- Where it applies
- National, Canada
- For
- Women
- The gap between what school costs and what your family is expected to pay. Bursaries and grants often use it.
- Yes
- Paid again in later years of your program, as long as you keep meeting its rules, such as a minimum average.
- No, one-time
- Application cycle
- 2025-26
Sources
Last checked against the official site on Oct 1, 2026.
- https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)
- https://bursary.cawic.ca/(opens in a new tab)
What the official pages say
"Each year, the CAWIC Bursary Committee awards outstanding women with $2,000 bursaries."
https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)"Application Close: June 26, 2026"
https://bursary.cawic.ca/(opens in a new tab)"Completion of at least the first year of a diploma or degree program at a college or university"
https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)"Evidence of financial need"
https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)"CAWIC provides educational bursaries each year to help empower women"
https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)"Demonstrated interest in activities that further the advancement of women in construction, and involvement in related community activities"
https://cawic.ca/bursary-program-2026/(opens in a new tab)
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