• Elwood Hillman Scholarship – Applicant Application (2026)

    Complete the applicant section and upload the required documents before the December 31, 2026 deadline.

  • The Alberta Allied Roofing Association (AARA) is dedicated to advancing the knowledge, skills and professional development of roofing tradespeople, fostering excellence, quality workmanship and professionalism throughout Alberta’s roofing industry. Through the Elwood Hillman Scholarship, we aim to recognize and invest in the next generation of Alberta’s roofing professionals by supporting apprentices who demonstrate a commitment to developing their skills and advancing their careers in the roofing trade.

    A monetary scholarship will be awarded to qualifying applicants, with the number of recipients and scholarship amount determined based on the number of applications received and available funding.The AARA Board of Directors reserves the right to determine the scholarship amount, number of recipients and eligibility requirements each year.

    We are proud to support the future of Alberta’s roofing industry by investing in the education, training and professional development of tomorrow’s roofing tradespeople.

    Scholarships will be awarded to first, second or third year Apprentices based on the criteria below.

    To be considered for the Elwood Hillman Scholarship, you must:

    • submit an Applicant Application (below)
    • submit an Employer Recommendation form
    • submit Apprenticeship Program Instructors Input form

    The Scholarship Review committee will consider applicants based upon:

    • your responses to the question in this application; and
    • your employers recommendation; and
    • your Apprenticeship Program Instructors input regarding
      • participation in the classroom,
      • leadership capabilities
      • academic standing
    • financial need

    If you have any questions regarding the Elwood Hillman Scholarship program, you can contact the Alberta Allied Roofing Association at aara@albertaroofing.com or phone 1-877-765-0013.

  • Applicant Information and Eligibility

  • To receive the Elwood Hillman Scholarship, you must:

    • be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident; and
    • be an Alberta resident; and
    • be employed by a current Alberta Allied Roofing Association Member; and
    • be registered as an Alberta apprentice in the Roofing Trade; and
    • have completed an apprenticeship class between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026

    You must attend technical training in order to receive your scholarship cheque. Apprentices who chose to challenge the Apprenticeship and Industry Training exam will not be eligible for this scholarship. Only technical training that is part of the regular Roofing Apprenticeship Training Program will be recognized for payment of scholarship awards.

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  • Do you currently live in Alberta?*
  • Are you a Canadian citizen or permanent resident?*
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  • Employment with an AARA Member

  • Are you currently employed by an AARA member?*

  • Apprenticeship Program Details

  • Did you complete classroom or technical training between January 1 and December 31, 2026?*
  • Apprenticeship Year*
  • Technical Training Start Date*
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  • Technical Training Completion Date*
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  • Applicant Experience and Scholarship Response

  • Authorization and Declaration

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