Scholarships for
Newcomers to Canada
Scholarships for Newcomers to Canada
Scholarships for Newcomers to Canada
Supply-Build Canada Rising Star Awards
Applications Are Closed.
Applications close on May 1, 2o26 and will re-open on January 1, 2027.
Empowering Future Leaders in Canada’s Building Materials Industry
The building materials industry in Canada is a vital part of both Canada’s past and future, with nearly 175 years of history and a current employer of over 460,000 Canadians. As Canada continues to grow, so does the industry and the time to build a career with us has never been better. Did you know that every $1 million in Canadian-made wood products sold in our country supports 114 jobs nationally? As Canada continues to grow and becomes home to more and more people from around the world, the building materials industry offers multiple paths to success.
Empowering Future Leaders in Canada’s Building Materials Industry
The building materials industry in Canada is a vital part of both Canada’s past and future, with nearly 175 years of history and a current employer of over 460,000 Canadians. As Canada continues to grow, so does the industry and the time to build a career with us has never been better. Did you know that every $1 million in Canadian-made wood products sold in our country supports 114 jobs nationally? As Canada continues to grow and becomes home to more and more people from around the world, the building materials industry offers multiple paths to success.
About this Scholarship
About this Scholarship
Supply-Build Canada is proud to offer The Supply-Build Canada Rising Star Awards presented by Star Building Materials, a Qualico Company scholarship for those Newcomers to Canada wanting to build their careers in the building materials industry. The scholarship has been created to foster diversity, inclusion, and educational equity for groups that have traditionally been underrepresented in the industry. The scholarship will also consider financial barriers to education.
Who Can Apply?
Open to Canadian citizens residing in the following provinces:
- BC
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
Newcomers to Canada:
- Work Permit
- Student Permit
- Permanent Residency
Those enrolled in the following post-secondary programs related to the industry such as (but not limited to):
- Business Administration
- Sales
- Marketing
- Supply Chain
- Logistics
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- Engineering
- Skilled Trades
- Design and Architecture
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Sales
- Human Resources
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Supply Chain
- Skilled Trades
- Logistics
- Design and Architecture
- Finance
How To Apply
How To Apply
Steps to apply for this scholarship:
- Provide proof of acceptance/conditional acceptance as a full-time or part-time student to one of the eligible programs
- Documentation to support financial need: Income Tax Notice of Assessment form from the previous tax year. (Please note: if applicants are currently living with family the financial need is considered based off household income, so an Income Tax Notice of Assessment is required for everyone at that address)
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- 500 to 1000 word essay explaining the applicant’s career goals and the impact the award will have in achieving these goals. The essay should speak to how your lived experience as a Newcomer to Canada has impacted your choice of study.
- Complete the scholarship application form from the Let’s Go Build website and attach your completed essay and any other required documentation. You may apply to more than one category, though applicants cannot be awarded multiple scholarships, a new application will need to be made for each category.
- Provide proof of acceptance/conditional acceptance as a full-time or part-time student to one of the eligible programs
- 500 to 1000 word essay explaining the applicant’s career goals and the impact the award will have in achieving these goals. The essay should speak to how your experience as a Newcomer to Canada has impacted your choice of study.
- Documentation to support financial need: Income Tax Notice of Assessment form from the previous tax year. (Please note: if applicants are currently living with family the financial need is considered based off household income, so an Income Tax Notice of Assessment is required for everyone at that address)
- Complete the scholarship application form from the Let’s Go Build website and attach your completed essay and any other required documentation. You may apply to more than one category, though applicants cannot be awarded multiple scholarships, a new application will need to be made for each category.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Scholarship winners will be required to complete the Supply-Build Canada Building Materials Fundamental courses (offered online) prior to receiving the first payment, and do a site tour with the Star Building Materials office closest to them prior to the second payment
- Scholarship recipients will also need to check in with Supply-Build Canada bi-annually for a progress report on their program
January 1, 2026
Applications Open
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026
Recipients Announced
January 1, 2026
Applications Open
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026
Recipients To Be Announced
January 1, 2026
Applications Open
May 1, 2026
Application Deadline
June 15, 2026
Recipients To Be Announced
Eligible Engineering Streams
- Wood Products Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Forest Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Fire Protection Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Packing Engineer
- Recycling Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Logistics Engineer
- Structural Timber Engineer
- Timber Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Health and Safety Engineer
- Wood Products Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Forest Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Fire Protection Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Packing Engineer
- Recycling Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Logistics Engineer
- Structural Timber Engineer
- Timber Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Health and Safety Engineer
- Wood Products Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Forest Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Fire Protection Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Sustainability Engineer
- Quality Control Engineer
- Packing Engineer
- Recycling Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Logistics Engineer
- Structural Timber Engineer
- Timber Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Health and Safety Engineer
Eligible Skilled Trades
- Carpenter, Millwright
- Log Scaler
- Timber Framer
- Millworker
- Dry Kiln Operator
- Wood Preserver
- Sawmill Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Mason
- Cabinetmaker
- Roofer
- Concrete Finisher
- Framing Carpenter
- Flooring Installer
- Drywall Installer
- Lumber Grader
- Estimator
- Tile Setter
- Timber Faller
- Heavy Equipment
- Operator
- Insulation Installer
- Wood Machinist
- Finish Carpenter
- Glazier
- Painter
- Scaffolder
- Siding Installer
- Plasterer
- Ironworker
- Window and Door installer
- Green Building Specialist
- Carpenter, Millwright
- Log Scaler
- Timber Framer
- Millworker
- Dry Kiln Operator
- Wood Preserver
- Sawmill Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Mason
- Cabinetmaker
- Roofer
- Concrete Finisher
- Framing Carpenter
- Flooring Installer
- Drywall Installer
- Lumber Grader
- Estimator
- Tile Setter
- Timber Faller
- Heavy Equipment
- Operator
- Insulation Installer
- Wood Machinist
- Finish Carpenter
- Glazier
- Painter
- Scaffolder
- Siding Installer
- Plasterer
- Ironworker
- Window and Door installer
- Green Building Specialist
- Carpenter, Millwright
- Log Scaler
- Timber Framer
- Millworker
- Dry Kiln Operator
- Wood Preserver
- Sawmill Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Mason
- Cabinetmaker
- Roofer
- Concrete Finisher
- Framing Carpenter
- Flooring Installer
- Drywall Installer
- Lumber Grader
- Estimator
- Tile Setter
- Timber Faller
- Heavy Equipment
- Operator
- Insulation Installer
- Wood Machinist
- Finish Carpenter
- Glazier
- Painter
- Scaffolder
- Siding Installer
- Plasterer
- Ironworker
- Window and Door installer
- Green Building Specialist
