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Canfor High School Scholarship Program
Support for forestry and trades students
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Canada
Overview
Canfor offers up to four $1,000 high school scholarships per school in its operating communities. The program supports graduating students entering eligible post-secondary studies related to forestry, trades, business, and wood products manufacturing.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
- Minimum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : May 9, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education in forestry-related programs
- Post-secondary education in certified trades
- Post-secondary education in business programs linked to the forest industry
Documents Needed
- Completed scholarship application form
- School nomination form
- Proof of post-secondary registration
- Social Insurance Number for Canadian recipients
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Public high schools
- Provincially or state-funded independent high schools
- Graduating students from Canfor operating communities
Who is not eligible
- Students who are not graduating from a high school in Canfor operating areas
- Students not entering an eligible post-secondary program
- Students of Canfor employees who won a 2024 Bentley-Prentice Award
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and first-term books for scholarship recipients
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia, Canada
- Alberta, Canada
- Alabama, USA
- Arkansas, USA
- Georgia, USA
- Louisiana, USA
- Mississippi, USA
- North Carolina, USA
- South Carolina, USA
Processing and Agreement
- School reviews the application for eligibility and completeness
- School nominates the student to Canfor
- Canfor reviews nominations and selects recipients
- Successful applicants are notified by email
- Payment is released after proof of registration is submitted
Additional information
- High schools nominate students for Canfor’s approval.
- Successful applicants must provide proof of post-secondary registration before payment.
- Canadian recipients must also provide their Social Insurance Number.
- Priority may be given to students related to a Canfor employee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Canfor High School Scholarship Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Canfor High School Scholarship Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Canfor High School Scholarship Program?
Canfor offers up to four $1,000 high school scholarships per school in its operating communities. The program supports graduating students entering eligible post-secondary studies related to forestry, trades, business, and wood products manufacturing.
How much funding can be received?
Canfor High School Scholarship Program Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canfor High School Scholarship Program program?
To be eligible for the Canfor High School Scholarship Program program, you must:
Graduating high school student
Canadian or U.S. citizen, or permanent resident
School in a Canfor operating area
What expenses are eligible under Canfor High School Scholarship Program?
Post-secondary education in forestry-related programs
Post-secondary education in certified trades
Post-secondary education in business programs linked to the forest industry
Who can I contact for more information about the Canfor High School Scholarship Program?
You can contact Canfor Good Things Come From Trees Foundation by email at donations@canfor.com.
Where is the Canfor High School Scholarship Program available?
The Canfor High School Scholarship Program program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Nova Scotia.
Is the Canfor High School Scholarship Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canfor High School Scholarship Program is a Grant and Funding