TORONTO — EllisDon’s newly launched inaugural VIBE Award is an initiative meant to foster innovation and drive transformation within the construction sector.
The scholarship program supports Black students in their educational journey, explains a release, helping them build careers in construction.
Starting with the 2025-26 academic year, the VIBE Award will offer annual scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to eligible students attending the University of British Columbia, the University of Toronto Scarborough, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and Dalhousie University.
“The award is a direct result of the passionate efforts of EllisDon’s employee-led leadership group, VIBE, which is committed to enacting change and creating opportunities for Black Canadians in the construction industry,” explains the release.
Application details for the VIBE Award will be available on the respective universities’ awards and scholarships pages.
“We believe that an inclusive and diverse workforce is key to building not just structures, but a stronger, more equitable society,” the release continues.
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