Wilmore Jr. F., a recent graduate of St. Basil-the-Great College School, was one of over 1,000 students nominated and one of 120 recipients of the 2026 Schulich Builders Scholarship! As a student in the Construction Techniques Program at George Brown Polytechnic, he is one of many responsible, hardworking and dedicated students to receive one of the largest college scholarships for skilled trades in Ontario.
Launched in February 2023, Schulich Builders: Scholarships for Skilled Trades supports hardworking students aspiring to pursue careers in the trades. The scholarship offers $40,000 for a two-year diploma program or $20,000 for a one-year certificate program to help cover the costs of tuition, tools and living expenses.
With help from his guidance counsellor in finding the scholarship, Wilmore applied without much confidence that he would receive such a generous award. However, one fateful day, he received an email informing him that he was an official recipient! He has since begun his studies and is training to launch a successful career in the skilled trades.
"Receiving this scholarship means the world to me. It has given me a newfound confidence in myself and my abilities," said Wilmore Jr. He added, "I want to thank my friends and family for keeping me in their prayers and believing in me. I am also grateful to my guidance counsellor for showing me and nominating me for this scholarship."