CAWIC Bursaries
CAWIC provides educational bursaries each year to help empower women to take the first steps in their successful construction career. Each year, the CAWIC Bursary Committee awards outstanding women with $2,000 bursaries. The program is open to women in construction-related programs. Once a student submits their application and supporting materials, the CAWIC Bursary Committee of volunteers from across the construction industry reviews the applications received, and recipients are then selected based on meeting the required criteria.
Through its Bursary Program, CAWIC helps promote education and encourage women to pursue careers in the construction industry. Since 2005, our Bursary Program has helped more than 90 women across Canada pursue their construction education.
The next Bursary Program will open in March and bursary winners will be announced in September. Stay updated by signing up for the CAWIC newsletter or becoming a free student member at www.cawic.ca
Minimum qualifications are:
- Applicant must identify as a woman
- Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
- Completion of at least the first year of a diploma or degree program at a college or university and full-time enrolment in the subsequent year or enrolled in a minimum-year trades program.
- Demonstrated clear career objectives relating to the construction industry
- Evidence of financial need
- Leadership qualities and involvement in community activities
- Demonstrated interest in activities that further the advancement of women in construction,
and involvement in related community activities
Students who wish to apply for a CAWIC bursary must submit the following minimum documentation:
- Completed online application form
- Two letters of reference, at least one from a current college or university instructor.
- Most recent grade transcript
- Cover letter describing career objectives in the construction industry and their thoughts on diversity, equity and inclusion.
The 2026 Program will launch in mid-March. Should you have any questions, please contact us at info@cawic.ca.
“Since attending Conestoga College Renovation and Technician program I have started a career as a Carpenter. I started working for a renovation company in KW called Eagleview Construction. Since starting there in April of 2019, through hard work and dedication I have worked my way up through the company going from a Junior Carpenter to a Carpenter to a Lead Carpenter to now a Site supervisor. I am also doing my apprenticeship to be a red seal carpenter and will soon be complete. I truly believe that if you set your mind to something and work hard you can accomplish anything. My journey through this career so far has been an amazing experience, but I wouldn’t have gotten to where I am today if I didn’t put in hard work and broke down the boundaries that come with being a women in construction. My advice to any women who are considering joining the trades is to drive in head first and see where it takes you because it might end up being the best decision of your life and you don’t want to miss out on any opportunities. The CAWIC Bursary Program is an amazing program to help women in construction get a jump start in the trade. I was lucky enough to receive the bursary myself which helped me buy tools to pursue this career. “
Become a Bursary Partner and help support the next generation of women who will build and lead our industry.
If your organization is interested in sponsoring a bursary, please email bursary@cawic.ca.