J.D. Chick Scholarship

Honouring his commitment to ORBA as its first President, the J.D. Chick Scholarship is awarded annually to a student attending an Ontario University and entering their final year of a Civil Engineering discipline. Becoming ORBA President in 1927, J.D. served as President of Chick Construction, one of the biggest road builders in Ontario in the 1920s and 30s. The companies’ business grew in the 1940s, securing contracts for work on the Alaska Highway in B.C.

Scholarship amount:
$3,000

Submission deadline:
December 05, 2024

Who is eligible:
Ontario university students entering their final year of a Civil Engineering Technology/Technician program.

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email:

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* 3. Address:

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* 4. Phone Number:

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* 5. Name of the institution you are attending

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* 6. What is your program of study?

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* 7. Proof of enrollment in their final year of a Civil Engineering/Technology/Technician program at
an Ontario University.

(transcript, enrollment letter, course schedule)

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* 8. Transcript of your marks and progress in your program, including the most current information available.

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* 9. Upload Your Current Resume

Highlight any experience directly related to the civil construction or broader construction industry, including work at an ORBA member company

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* 10. Testimonial Letters (recommended)

Information about activities, special projects or volunteer activities that demonstrate a commitment to your local community, school, sports team or charitable organization. Testimonial letter can include educators, church, sports or volunteer organizations.

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* 11. In under less than 500 words tell us: 1) why you have pursued an engineering or engineering technology degree, and 2) discussing your goals in pursuing a career in civil engineering/technology.

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* 12. Indicate if you are related to the owner of or employee at an ORBA member company

Yes (Please Specify Whom)

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* 13. Please confirm that you are in the final year of university study.

I confirm that I am attending the final year of my university program

J.D. Chick Scholarship

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* 1. Name:

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* 2. Email:

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* 3. Address:

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* 4. Phone Number:

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* 5. Name of the institution you are attending

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* 6. What is your program of study?

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* 7. Proof of enrollment in their final year of a Civil Engineering/Technology/Technician program atan Ontario University.

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* 8. Transcript of your marks and progress in your program, including the most current information available.

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* 9. Upload Your Current Resume

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* 10. Testimonial Letters (recommended)

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* 11. In under less than 500 words tell us: 1) why you have pursued an engineering or engineering technology degree, and 2) discussing your goals in pursuing a career in civil engineering/technology.

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* 12. Indicate if you are related to the owner of or employee at an ORBA member company

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* 13. Please confirm that you are in the final year of university study.

* 7. Proof of enrollment in their final year of a Civil Engineering/Technology/Technician program at
an Ontario University.