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/enrollment to a post-secondary course for Automotive Services, Heavy Duty, Aviation, etc., Mechanics at an accredited College or University (Board discretion applicable) in Canada.* applying for university scholarships applying for college scholarships
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, related CTS courses. **
Maximum of one Jake Weitz Memorial Scholarship can be acquired in each student’s academic lifetime.
Canadian citizen or permanent resident (Birth certificate or proof of residency if not Canadian Citizen).
Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need.
A short 30 sec - 1 minute video is strongly recommended and would strengthen your application by helping the selection committee (explain 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