George Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work and live in the community with each other.
Designed for youth who may be facing financial or social barriers, this scholarship supports students in taking the first step toward a stable and meaningful future through hands-on training and skilled trades education. By providing support at the point of entry, the scholarship helps students begin their programs with greater confidence, stability, and opportunity. It reflects George Brown Polytechnic’s commitment to expanding access to education and creating pathways into high-demand skilled trades careers.
This scholarship is made possible through the generous support of the Gordon and Ruth Gooder Charitable Foundation, whose commitment is helping open doors for youth to pursue meaningful pathways to training, employment, and long-term career growth.
Terms and conditions:
Amount of Award
10 recipients will each receive $5,000 in entrance support to help cover the costs of starting a skilled trades program.
Application timeline
- Application deadline: July 31, 2026
- Recipients notified: August 2026
Method of application
This scholarship is open to students who are applying to begin their first semester in Fall 2026 in an eligible skilled trades program at George Brown Polytechnic. Students may apply before they are officially enrolled; however, they must be admitted to and enrolled in an eligible Fall 2026 program to receive the scholarship.
Funds will be awarded once and applied directly to the student’s account (tuition fee balance) after day 10 of the first semester of study.
Selection approach
Recipients will be selected based on:
- financial and social need
- readiness to begin a skilled trades program
- interest in pursuing a future in the skilled trades
This scholarship is intended to support access and opportunity and is not based solely on academic achievement.
Ready to Apply?
Eligibility Criteria & Conditions
Applicants must be:
- 16 to 24 years old
- Domestic students with a full-time course load past day 10 in the Fall term
- Enrolled in an eligible skilled trades program at George Brown Polytechnic
- Experiencing financial or social barriers
- Interested in building a future in the skilled trades
- This may include young people navigating challenges such as limited financial support, housing instability, interrupted education, newcomer transitions, or other barriers that affect access to postsecondary education and training.
- Applicants are still required to complete required tuition deposit and fee payments by the due dates on the Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
Need help?
If you need support completing your application, we encourage you to reach out. We want this opportunity to be accessible, welcoming, and easy to navigate.
For questions about the Youth in Trades Access & Opportunity Scholarship (YTAOS), please contact:
Tenzin Noryang
Senior Development Officer
Tenzin.noryang@georgebrown.ca
Outreach Note
Community organizations, youth-serving agencies, educators, and partners are encouraged to share this opportunity with eligible young people who may benefit from financial support as they begin their skilled trades journey.