ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship

The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship

The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor and leader in British Columbia. Jack ran his electrical contracting business for 45 years and served as President of ECABC from 1994 to 1996. These scholarships reflect his commitment to training and supporting future generations of electrical workers and electrical contractors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Can Apply

Registered apprentices employed by an ECABC contractor member, confirmed to be receiving electrical apprenticeship training at an approved BC training institution. Students in Years 1-4 are eligible.

Application Dates

Application deadline: June 30, 2024
Winners selected: August 31, 2024

Note: Funds must be used within 12 months.

How To Apply

Your application to the ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship consists of:

General application form
Unofficial Transcript & Proof of Registration
Statement of Personal Goals (100 – 500 words)
Financial Information
References

Applications are considered ineligible if the training has already started or has been completed.

Application Form

Before beginning this application, please confirm you are employed by an ECABC contractor member:

Yes, I am employed by an ECABC member contractor.

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Date of Birth(Required)

Program Information

Name of Educational Institution*

*Institution must be an eligible donee as defined by Canadian Revenue Agency.

Program Name

Program Year/Apprenticeship Level

What fund are you applying to?

Lower Mainland Fund

Vancouver Island Fund

Interior / Northern Fund

Joint Line Apprenticeship Fund

Cost of Tuition

Cost of Books

References

Reference #1(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Reference #1(Required)

First Last

Phone(Required)

Additional Information

Why you decided to pursue a trades career in electrical?(Required)

What is the impact you hope to make in the industry and your community?(Required)

What barriers have you faced or overcame to get where you are now?(Required)

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APPLICATION SUBMISSION

By submitting this application form, I hereby verify that the information I have provided is true. Should any part of the information provided in this application change for any reason, I agree to immediately notify the Construction Foundation of BC of these changes.

Name (virtual signature)(Required)

ENSURE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE INCLUDED WITH YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM:

Submit an unofficial transcript (high school or post-secondary)

Proof of registration and acceptance in your program

Review Process

ECABC will provide a 3-5 person review panel consisting of ECABC staff and Board members, who will select the successful candidates based on applications and recommendations from CFBC.

Conditions

By applying, you consent to and acknowledge that the Construction Foundation of BC may share information about the application and/or your organization with our staff, donors, advisors and community partners.

Should you be successful in receiving funds from the ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship from the Construction Foundation of BC, you consent to and acknowledge that the granting detail may be made public and shared on our website.

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