Ten skilled trades students receive Canada’s largest skilled trade scholarship

Ten Sheridan students have been named as the 2024-25 recipients of the prestigious Schulich Builders Scholarships. The recipients came from a pool of 350,000 potential candidates across Canada. More than 1,000 students were nominated, with 120 receiving this celebrated award across 12 colleges in Ontario.

The gift marks the second year for the Schulich Builders program. Last year Sheridan was honoured to be among the first cohort of colleges to receive a gift from the Schulich Foundation as part of the program.

“We are so grateful to the Schulich Foundation for their incredible support. These students inspire others in our Magna School of Skilled Trades with their commitment to their studies and community,” says Dr. Elizabeth Fabbroni, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Technology at Sheridan. “Having access to this significant funding is life-changing for these students. Scholarships encourage future students to pursue rewarding, and essential, careers in the skilled trades.”

“We are proud to promote the skilled trades and support students pursuing this rewarding career path,” says Judy Schulich, Director, The Schulich Foundation. “Canadians rely on the trades to build and maintain infrastructure critical for prosperous communities. Our challenge today is not having enough of these talented people to meet the demand.”

Thanks to Schulich’s ongoing support, Sheridan can once again provide 10 scholarships: five $20,000 scholarships for students in a one-year certificate program, and five $40,000 scholarships for those pursuing a two-year diploma program.

Following is a list of Sheridan’s 2024-2025 Schulich Builders recipients:

• Savannah Barnes, 19, is a recipient of the $40,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of Almaguin Highlands Secondary School in South River, Ont., Barnes is studying in the Electrical Engineering Technician program.
• Tyler Lindahl, 18, is a recipient of the $40,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of Georgetown District High School, Lindahl has entered the Welding and Fabrication Technician program.
• Christopher Keck, 18, is a recipient of the $40,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of Humberview Secondary School in Brampton, Keck is now a student in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program.
• Brian Lawerence, 18, is a recipient of the $40,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of Judith Nayman Secondary School in Brampton, Lawerence is now in the Welding and Fabrication Technician program.
• Jamil Al-Satare, 18, is a recipient of the $40,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of Meadowvale Secondary School in Mississauga, Al-Satare is studying in the Plumbing Technician program.
• Evan Brownlow, 22, is a recipient of the $20,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A resident of Erin, Ont., Brownlow is now a student in the Welding Techniques program.
• Hussain Edah Tally, 23, is a recipient of the $20,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A resident of Mississauga, Edah Tally has entered the Electrical Techniques program.
• Oresa Richardson, 19, is a recipient of the $20,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A resident of Brampton, Richardson is now studying in the Electrical Techniques program.
• Thomas Case, 25, is a recipient of the $20,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A graduate of St. Edmund Campion Secondary School in Brampton, Case is a student in the Electrical Techniques program.
• Saman Nooshinravan, 29, is a recipient of the $20,000 Schulich Builder Scholarship. A resident of Brampton, Nooshinravan has entered the Mechanical Techniques - Plumbing program.

About The Schulich Foundation

The Schulich Foundation is one of Canada’s largest foundations, having donated in excess of $350 million. Seymour Schulich established and funded The Schulich Foundation. He holds Canada’s highest civilian award, the Order of Canada, and is among Canada’s greatest philanthropists. Having benefited greatly from a scholarship that enabled him to do his MBA, Mr. Schulich has built a well-earned reputation as a champion for education and access to education in Canada and around the world. The Schulich Foundation has endowed university faculties of business, engineering, medicine, law, education, music, chemistry, nursing and dentistry as well as libraries, dormitories, courtyards, medical health centers, lecture and music halls. Over 6,000 scholarships are awarded annually to students in Schulich Schools.

The Foundation’s largest initiative is the $200 million Schulich Leaders Scholarship Program, spanning 25 universities across Canada and Israel, in support of students pursuing STEM education. Based on the resounding success of Schulich Leaders, the program model was adapted towards future skilled trade workers pursuing post-secondary education at leading colleges across Ontario. The program has awarded two cohorts comprised of 220 future skilled trade workers to date. 

About Sheridan

Founded in 1967, Sheridan is one of Ontario's leading postsecondary institutions, educating approximately 43,000 full- and part-time students every year from campuses in Brampton, Mississauga and Oakville. An award-winning institution, Sheridan attracts students from across Canada and more than 110 countries. As a trailblazer in unique arts, technology and health care programs, Sheridan has always been on the leading edge of innovation ensuring students learn job-ready, practical skills and develop the confidence, empathy and problem-solving savvy that allows them to push boundaries in an ever-changing world.