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Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship
Support for future automotive industry careers
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This scholarship offers up to $2,500 for tools or post-secondary tuition. It supports students pursuing a career in the automotive industry through eligible automotive training and apprenticeship pathways.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Attract or retain talent
- Obtain certifications or accreditations
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale trade
- Retail trade
- Transportation and warehousing
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education leading to a career in the automotive industry.
- Enrollment in a Red Seal apprenticeship.
Documents Needed
- Personal statement outlining long-term automotive goals
- Most recent academic record
- Supporting letter from an automotive instructor or current employer
- Leadership and civic activities summary
- Financial considerations statement
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Students who completed a secondary school automotive, ACE-IT, or Foundation program.
- Applicants pursuing a career in the automotive industry.
- Applicants planning to enter a Red Seal apprenticeship.
Who is not eligible
- Children or dependents of ARFI board members.
Eligible expenses
- Tools
- Post-secondary education tuition
Selection criteria
- Automotive-related academic background and achievements.
- Strong interest and long-term goals in the automotive industry.
- Leadership and civic involvement.
- Financial need and ability to continue studies.
- Support letter from an instructor or employer.
How to apply
- Step 1: Prepare application materials
- Write a personal statement on long-term automotive goals.
- Gather your most recent academic record.
- Obtain a supporting letter from an instructor or employer.
- Prepare a summary of leadership, civic activities, and financial considerations.
- Step 2: Complete the online application
- Use the application form to enter the required statements and upload the supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application through the online application page.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a Selection Committee.
- All applicants are notified of the decision.
- The recipient may be asked to participate in an interview or promotional video.
- The scholarship is administered by ARFI under the direction of the ARFI Board Chair.
Additional information
- The scholarship is awarded annually.
- All applicants are notified of the Selection Committee’s decision.
- The award applies to the academic year starting in September.
- The recipient may be asked to take part in an interview or promotional video.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship Program
What is the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship?
This scholarship offers up to $2,500 for tools or post-secondary tuition. It supports students pursuing a career in the automotive industry through eligible automotive training and apprenticeship pathways.
How much funding can be received?
Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship Funds up to $2,500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship program, you must:
Completed an automotive, ACE-IT, or Foundation program
Plans a Red Seal apprenticeship
Shows interest in automotive trades
What expenses are eligible under Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship?
Post-secondary education leading to a career in the automotive industry.
Enrollment in a Red Seal apprenticeship.
Who can I contact for more information about the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship?
You can contact Automotive Retailers Foundation Inc. (ARFI).
Where is the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship available?
The Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship program is available across Canada.
Is the Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Bob Clarke Memorial Scholarship is a Grant and Funding