ECACO SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

To emphasize the importance of education and our desire to have post-secondary graduates enter into the construction sector with preference given to the electrical industry, the Electrical Contractors Association of Central Ontario (ECACO) established a Scholarship Program in 2018.

OBJECTIVE

To provide financial support for deserving children or wards of full-time salaried employees of ECACO member companies, for the purpose of attending recognized post-secondary institutions, and to encourage such individuals to attain a high level of academic achievement.

RECOGNIZED PROGRAM – DEGREE/DIPLOMA

Degree courses offered by Canadian Universities and Ontario Community Colleges will be given primary consideration.  Should there be no candidates in the above program; consideration may be extended to other courses by various recognized institutions providing the intent of the scholarship program is met.

ELIGIBILITY

The scholarship will be awarded annually to sons, daughters or legal wards of persons who are full-time salaried employees of association members.  Where companies have multiple offices or multiple areas of activity, the eligibility will be restricted to those servicing the ECACO area.  The member company must be in good standing for at least one year.  The application must be endorsed by the senior executive officer assigned by the member company.  The candidate must be a Canadian citizen who has or will successfully complete the requirements to qualify for post-secondary education.

BASIS OF SELECTION

The scholarship will be awarded to outstanding students enrolling in a course leading to a University Degree or Community College Diploma.  The award will be based on academic achievement in the previous academic year.  Having a minimum 70% average is a prerequisite.  In addition to academic achievement, preference will be given to those showing an interest in the construction sector with preference given to the electrical industry.  Extra-curricular activity, work experience, employment reference and supporting material, written submission and course of study will be an added aspect of selection.