Welding Scholarships/Bursaries

Added Mar 11, 2026

Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award 

Who: Secondary students accepted into a full-time welding program offered by a Canadian post-secondary institution.  Award Amount: Up to$3,000  Deadline For Applications: June 12, 2026

Joseph G. Doria Exemplary Student Award – CWB Welding Foundation

Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary 

Who: Awarded to four students pursuing welding or a welding-related skilled trade at the post-secondary education level at a publicly funded post-secondary school within Ontario. Applicants must be residents of Ontario to be eligible to apply. 

Award Amount: Up to $2,000 awarded to four recipients

Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2026Nicole LeClair Welding Bursary – CWB Welding Foundation

Hugh A. Krentz Student Award 

Who: Post-secondary students entering their final year of study in a welding-based program (full list of programs are available here). 

Award Amount: Up to $3,000 

Deadline For Applications: June 12, 2026

Hugh A. Krentz Student Award – CWB Welding Foundation

Indspire Indigenous Bursaries 

Who: Indigenous students currently enrolled in post-secondary courses related to or leading to careers in welding. 

Award Amount: Varies Per Award 

Deadlines For Applications: Varies Per AwardIndspire Building Brighter Futures Bursary – CWB Welding Foundation

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