2026 Scholarship Recipients

Addison Bickley - Abbotsford, BC

Anamileya Phomin - Nepean, ON

Donovan Rauhala - Didsbury, AB

Ella Forgêt - Dunsford, ON

Emily Mowat - Abbotsford, BC

Ephraim Andrews - Kleefeld, MB

Gabriel Neill - Amherstburg, ON

Katelyn Knight - North Cowichan, BC

Phaedra Waddle - Burns Lake, BC

Rhys Steinhaeusser - Tisdale, SK

Simon Roussel - Killarney Road, NB

Soren Sharkey - Olds, AB

Tyler Mombourquette - Sydney, NS

Ulrike Heidelinde - Dawson Creek, BC

Scholarship Description and Eligibility:

Eligibility criteria includes (but is not limited to):

Proof of application or enrollment in a post-secondary course for Automotive Services, Heavy Duty, Aviation, etc., Mechanics at an accredited College or University in Canada (Board discretion applicable).*
Academic Requirements Include: English 30-3 or English 12, Math 30-3 or Math 11, Physics 20 or Physics 11, Science 20 or Science 11, and related CTS courses.**
Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Birth certificate or proof of residency if not a Canadian Citizen). Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
A short 30 sec - 1 minute video is strongly recommended and would enhance your application by helping the selection committee understand how you became interested in mechanics and why you believe you would be a good fit for the Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship.
Complete the application form containing basic info (name, address, phone, etc.).

* If registration is not open/available at your College/University by March 1st, provide the date when registration opens and course date/details.

** Official High School Transcript required for verification.

Scholarship value: $1000 per student. Maximum of one Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship can be acquired in each student's academic lifetime.