The Mainland Building Trades believes in the importance of education and is proud to offer a scholarship program that supports unionized members’ children in their educational pursuits.

Each year, 12 individuals attending a post-secondary educational institution are awarded scholarships. In 2025, the value of these scholarships increased from $500 to $1000 per recipient.

2026 scholarship applications for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year are now open. The random draw will take place on June 17.

22nd Annual Scholarship Draw Winners – June 2025

Jenna Blackadar – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW Local 625
Olivia Blackmore – Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Local 409
Aiden Clowater – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW Local 625
Ashley Ingram – Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers Local 409
Leah MacDonald – Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 615
Maura Macumber – Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 615
Samuel Mattinson-Stewart – Labourers’ International Union of North America Local 615
Brody Nauss – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers/IBEW Local 625
Gabriel O’Blenis – Ironworkers Local 752
Ainsley Pelley – UA Local 56 Plumbers and Pipefitters
Alisa Seleznova – International Union of Operating Engineers Local 721
Alyssa Young – Heat & Frost Insulators Local 116