SCHOLARSHIP FUND
“ I am writing to thank you for your generous $ 500 SMCAA scholarship. I was very happy and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of your scholarship. I’ m a fourth year sheet metal worker, currently working for McMullen’ s Refrigeration and heating and loving it.
By awarding me the SMCAA scholarship, you have lightened my financial burden which allows me to focus more on the most important aspect of school— learning. Your generosity has inspired me to help others and give back to the community. I hope one day I will be able to help students achieve their goals just as you have helped me.” – Nathan Crier
I applied for the scholarship because my marks were good and I thought I had a good chance at receiving the scholarship. The $ 500 scholarship grant helped pay out some of the every days costs of going to school like transit, supplies, etc. I will highly recommend other apprentices to apply. Every little bit helps when you are a student. And it makes you feel recognized for a job well done.” – Matthew Batten, Sheet Metal Journeyman( Fourth Year when he applied for the scholarship)
Other Trade Scholarships
In addition to the SMCAA Scholarship Fund, the association is also involved with the Alberta Industry Training Scholarships Program. Providing nearly 400 annual scholarships of $ 1,000 each, these are open to individuals across Alberta who are not just involved in the sheet metal industry— but other trades as well.
This program is co-sponsored by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board, private industry and Alberta Innovation and Advanced Education.“ This scholarship is separate from our association’ s annual one; however it is still important to address it,” says Agnew.“ This is open to everyone in the sheet metal industry whether they are a member or not. But we have no control over who receives this one.”
She adds that the Alberta Industry Training, Apprenticeship Scholarship Committee(“ ASC”) had set out to raise $ 1 million by March 31, 2002.
“ Achieving this goal allowed them to benefit from the government’ s offer to match industry donations for apprentice scholarships with a $ 2 million contribution. Because our association raised $ 10,000, we have a scholarship in the association’ s name every year.”
Scholarship cheque presentation to Rory Frizzell of K. B. Heating, Lethbridge
In 2002, donations were administered by the Alberta Heritage Scholarship Fund( AHSF). All scholarship funds were invested as part of the AHSF in a diversified portfolio and the interest earned on funds in an endowment is reinvested in that endowment.
“ This scholarship is completely run by the ASC, but anyone in industry can apply for the scholarship, whether they are a SMCAA member or not,” says Agnew. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of marks, employer recommendation and financial need. This scholarship of $ 1,000 is awarded annually on behalf of the SMCAA.” ❖
“ There are a variety of grants out there that apprentices should be taking advantage of. Money came at a great time as it helped with the costs of school and getting new furniture at home. Finished school. – Wes Capton
“ It’ s a great feeling to be recognized in your field of work. The scholarship was a great reward for me and helped with the cost of school. The golf tournament was a great chance to meet some awesome people and have a fun time. Still in school. – Rory Frizzel
“ Thank you SMCAA, for the $ 500 Scholarship award. With it I was able to recover the costs of my books and supplies needed for my first year at NAIT. I am currently still employed at Vet’ s Sheet Metal( and love working there!), and considering how and when I might do my second year of school. Every bit of financial aid helps out! – Lorrine Baillie
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12 March 2016 • www. smcaa. ca