The Robert J. Watson National Bursary
From General Presidents’ Maintenance Committee for Canada/National Maintenance Council for Canada
Welcome to the application site for the RJW National Bursary Program. Each year the GPMC / NMC offers one hundred (100) two thousand ($2000) dollar bursaries to assist members of Canada’s Building Trade Unions children with the cost of their post-secondary education.
Contest Opens
September 1, 2021
Contest Closes
November 19, 2021
2020 Winners
CONTEST OPEN
Complete your application today for your chance to win $ 2,000 towards your higher education.
Good Luck!
“We would like to personally thank you for the…Robert J. Watson National Bursary you have awarded us. We plan to use this money to help aid our educational journey to get our Bachelor of Commerce degree…
Once again, thank you so much for this award and we are so grateful for this gift. “
LCB & PCB
RULES & REGULATIONS
Who can Apply?
Children attending a post-secondary academic institution on a full-time basis.
Their parents must be a member to one of Canada’s Construction & Building Trades Unions where their local union has within its jurisdiction a General Presidents’ Maintenance Agreement and / or National Maintenance Agreement.
Total Available
One hundred (100) bursaries allocated across the following provinces:
- Alberta
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Ontario
- New Brunswick
- Nova Scotia
- Newfoundland & Labrador
Please note that the value of each bursary and allocation across the provinces is subject to change each year.
Application Process
Using this website eligible applicants are required to:
- Fill out and submit the electronic application form available on this website.
- Upload proof of registration and/or enrollment as a full-time student at a post-secondary institution for the 2021-2022 academic school year.
Key Dates
Contest Opens on September 1, 2021.
Application Deadline is November 19, 2021.
A random lottery to select bursary recipients will be held on November 25, 2021. Winners will be posted on this website and cheques mailed shortly thereafter.
Did you meet all the criteria?
Don’t miss out.
“I just wanted to thank you for the financial assistance for furthering my academic career. Thank you.”
MATTHEW Y.