Scholarships & Awards

The LDCA proudly supports students pursuing careers in construction, engineering, and the trades through scholarships awarded at partner institutions across the region.

Each award below is presented in partnership with a local school or program. Review the eligibility criteria for the award that applies to you, and reach out to the listed institution's awards office to apply.

Western University

Jock Tinsdale Memorial Award

Awarded to a student entering fourth year in the faculty of Engineering at Western University. This student must demonstrate a serious interest in pursuing a career in the construction industry or as a consulting engineer and should have shown an improvement in academic performance in the year preceding the receipt of the award. Preference will be given to students who have demonstrated work experience in the construction industry. Established through the generosity of the London and District Construction Association.

Students must have a minimum of 80% year-weighted average in the previous year.

Fanshawe College

London & District Construction Association Award

This award is presented to an individual currently attending Fanshawe College, who meets the following criteria:

Successful completion of the final level (final semester) of the Construction Engineering Technology (Management) program
Attended on a full-time basis
Maintained a minimum 2.0 GPA (cumulative)
Demonstrates that he or she is the most improved student

The award recipient will be selected by the Program Coordinator & approved by the Manager of Student Awards.

Fanshawe College

Women in Construction (WIC) Award

This award was established to encourage and support students in the Building Technology, Construction Technology Management Program at Fanshawe College.

Presented to a female student who:

Completed the first year and entering the second year of the Construction Technology Management program
Achieved a minimum 3.5 Grade Point Average
Demonstrates keen interest in the program through active participation in classes
Must submit a one-page typewritten essay describing "what inspired you to choose a career in the construction industry & where do you aspire to be within the field"

The award recipient will be selected by the Program Coordinator & approved by the Manager of Student Awards.

Thames Valley School Board

Young Construction Leaders — London Education Award

Established in 2014 by the London and District Construction Association's Young Construction Leaders (formerly Young Construction Executives Committee).

To qualify, applicants must:

Be graduating with an Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Have taken previous technology courses
Submit a 500-word (approximate) essay explaining why he/she should receive the scholarship, including a minimum of two examples of how the student has demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, the construction sector
Be enrolled in Canadian post-secondary education (diploma or degree) in a construction-related, architectural, engineering, management, technology, or trade program
Demonstrate an interest in, and commitment to, construction
Demonstrate qualities of leadership, shown throughout their school career, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and/or part-time work

Please include a resume highlighting your achievements and community contributions.

Selection process: students meeting the criteria are encouraged to submit their application through the Thames Valley School Board Foundation. The final selection of recipients is made by the members of the YCL Executive Committee.