Bruce Power is offering $100,000 in scholarships for students seeking post-secondary education or a trade, and secondary and elementary student awards.
Bruce Power says the money will be available for students in Bruce, Grey and Huron counties as part of its annual program.
Those aiming for post-secondary scholarships have a chance to win one of 100 $500 scholarships.
Bruce Power says 40 of these scholarships are allocated for students enrolled full-time in a program of study which will result in a university degree. Another 35 of the scholarships will be given to students who are enrolled in community or technical colleges. Fifteen of the scholarships are allocated for self-identified individuals in any post-secondary education including those with disabilities, are Indigenous, or are a visible minority. The last 10 will go to students with special considerations including mature students, graduate students and first generation students in any form of post-secondary education.
The application period is open and ends June 17, with the recipients being notified by July 15. Interested students can apply here.
Bruce Power is also providing $50,000 for elementary and secondary school awards to local students.
Bruce Power says two graduates in each participating school at the secondary level will be chosen for the Women in Trades and Future Innovator awards, each valuing $500.
The Women in Trades award is given to the the female student taking courses in design and technology and is pursing a career in skilled trades. If no student is going this route, however, it will go to the student pursuing engineering.
The Future Innovator award will go to the students who have achieved high academic results, and have demonstrated a passion for and show promise in areas of science, technology, engineering or math, and plan to study in this area at the post-secondary level.
In addition, Bruce Power will be providing $100 per elementary school for Grade 8 Science and Technology awards. The winner of the award will be the student who has excelled in the subject of science, demonstrates leadership in the classroom, and is a diligent student.
Bruce Power says these awards are handled by their individual schools and do not require applications to Bruce Power.
Bruce Power’s Director of Community and Media Relations, and Economic Development, John Peevers says education is the key to the future and are happy to support local youth in their post-secondary pursuits.
“A strong education and skilled trades experience will benefit future generations of employees on the Bruce site, and the entire clean energy frontier region and province,” says Peevers.
Bruce Power adds they also have a number of scholarship chances for local Indigenous youth, where the company presents thousands more in scholarships to local Indigenous communities through the Building Brighter Futures Indigenous Post-Secondary award. The award is given to Indigenous students who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education or apprenticeship program. More details can be found here.