Co-op & Careers

CIPH Scholarship Program

Wanted: Bright, Energetic Young Leaders who are looking for financial help with their education. The plumbing and hydronic heating industry is meeting the environmental challenges of tomorrow with real-world solutions today. Help develop innovative alternative plumbing and heating technologies that conserve energy, water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

"The purpose of establishing this scholarship fund is to encourage students to seek careers in the manufacturing, distribution or sale of plumbing, hydronic (hot water) heating, and the industrial pipe, valves and fittings industry. With a huge and growing demand plus an aging workforce, careers in our industry are waiting to be filled."
-CIPH Chairman Russ Morgan (IPEX Inc.)

What is It?
Ten $2,500 scholarships are currently available through selected Community Colleges across Canada. It's an opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting industry! Over $100,000 in scholarship funds have been disbursed under our program since it was launched in 2006.

Which Programs?

• Engineering (All subject specialties)
• Engineering Technology
• Business Administration
• Phase 2 or 3 of an apprenticeship program

Am I Eligible?
Applicants must be Canadian citizens who are registered in a full-time eligible post-secondary degree or diploma program at a recognized Canadian education institution and have completed at least their first year of study and have maintained a minimum 70% average. Check with your school's awards department to see if CIPH Scholarship Program funding may be available to you this year. Eligible schools in the past have included: BC Institute of Technology, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science & Technology, Red River College, Red Deer College, Mohawk College, Conestoga College, Georgian College, CEGEP Limoilou, CEGEP Masioneuve, CEGEP Ahuntsic, New Brunswick Community College, Nova Scotia Community College, and College of the North Atlantic.

How Do I Apply?
Click on the institute of your choice from the list below and acquire contact and additional information. Applicants must mail an official school transcript to your selected institute. An independent committee determines selections. Decisions are final and not eligible for appeal. Applicants are encouraged to re-apply annually if they continue to meet eligibility criteria. CIPH reserves the right to request verification of any information submitted by an applicant.

• Nova Scotia Community College
• New Brunswick Community College
• College Of The North Atlantic
• Mohawk College Of Applied Arts And Technology
• Saskatchewan Institute Of Applied Science And Technology
• Red River College
• British Columbia Institute Of Technology
• Northern Alberta Institute Of Technology
• Southern Alberta Institute Of Technology
• Conestoga College Of Applied Art And Technology

CIPH approves final selections based on recommendations from institutes. This is an on-going year-to-year program. Eligible institutes are subject to change. For more information or to recommend an additional institute please contact Stephen Apps at s.apps@ciph.com.