A Canadian student expected to work four or five shifts a week to afford college

A student at Mohawk College in Ontario, Canada, who expected to work four or five shifts a week to pay for her education, has received a $20,000 Schulich Builders Scholarship to cover her tuition, equipment, and living costs as she trains for a career in heating, refrigeration, and air conditioning. The funding is part of Canada's largest skilled trades scholarship program, created by The Schulich Foundation to help fix worker shortages and support students entering high demand technical jobs. According to release details published by Education News Canada, the Schulich Builders program gives large financial awards to college students enrolled in eligible certificate and diploma programs at participating schools across Ontario, including Mohawk College.Financial relief and focus on studiesFor students starting post-secondary technical programs, juggling heavy work schedules with hands-on coursework often causes real strain. The $20,000 scholarship covers key expenses, including program tuition, required tools, safety equipment, and daily living costs. By removing this financial pressure, the funding lets the recipient focus fully on her hands-on heating, ventilation, and air condit...