Closed
Last Update: May 18, 2026
Funding available
$ 10,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This scholarship provides $10,000 per year for two years, for a total of $20,000. It supports PECI graduates pursuing trades studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution, with funds first applied to tuition, books, and program fees.
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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 : 10,000 $
- Minimum amount : 10,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Educational services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Post-secondary education in the trades
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Short essay or video
- Most recent high school transcript
- Acceptance letter or email from the post-secondary institution
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Graduating students from PECI
- Students pursuing trades education
- Students enrolled at Canadian post-secondary institutions
Eligible expenses
- Tuition
- Books
- Program fees
- Trade-related tools
- Cost of living expenses
Eligible geographic areas
- Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
- Canada
- Picton, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission.
- Recipients are announced at graduation.
- Funding is tied to continued enrollment and good standing.
- Changes in program or institution require approval.
Additional information
- Two scholarships are awarded each year.
- One recipient is selected through application, and one through teacher nomination.
- Preference is given to programs eligible for Red Seal status.
- Applications can be submitted online, by email, by mail, or dropped off in person.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the County Trades Scholarship Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the County Trades Scholarship. 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 County Trades Scholarship?
This scholarship provides $10,000 per year for two years, for a total of $20,000. It supports PECI graduates pursuing trades studies at a Canadian post-secondary institution, with funds first applied to tuition, books, and program fees.
How much funding can be received?
County Trades Scholarship Funds up to $10,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the County Trades Scholarship program?
To be eligible for the County Trades Scholarship program, you must:
PECI graduating student
Trades-related post-secondary studies
Canadian institution
Who can I contact for more information about the County Trades Scholarship?
You can contact The County Foundation by email at info@thecountyfoundation.ca or by phone at 613-519-4470.
Where is the County Trades Scholarship available?
The County Trades Scholarship program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the County Trades Scholarship a grant, loan, or tax credit?
County Trades Scholarship is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the County Trades Scholarship?
County Trades Scholarship is funded by The County Foundation