MTA Scholarship Awards
The Manitoba Trucking Association is pleased to support the future of our industry. Every year, the MTA, through the generous support of the Associated Trades Division and Vehicle Maintenance Council, offers $16,000 in awards and scholarships to deserving individuals. Awards are offered in two categories: academic awards, and apprenticeship awards. These awards are available only to employees or dependents of Manitoba Trucking Association member companies. Details of each award are listed below.
Edward M. Ewanochko Transportation Scholarship
(1 scholarship of $500)
This award is provided to assist students either planning to study or already pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to the transportation industry. This award was created in honour of Edward Ewanochko, a seminal figure in the development of transportation risk management programs in Manitoba, to promote professional growth within the truck transportation industry.
Application Deadline: Closes July 31, 2023
Associated Trades Division Scholarship
(3 scholarships of $1000 each, for first year tuition assistance)
Since 1986, the Manitoba Trucking Association has offered scholarships for the dependents of employees of member companies. These awards are open to dependent children of employees of MTA member companies. The Manitoba Trucking Association and the Associated Trades Division is pleased to be able to reward scholastic excellence and assist these students in furthering their education.
Application Deadline: Closes July 31, 2023
Winnipeg Transportation Club Scholarship
(1 scholarship of $500)
This award is provided to assist students either planning to study or already pursuing post-secondary education in a field related to the transportation industry. This scholarship was created to promote professional growth within the truck transportation industry.
Application Deadline: Closes July 31, 2023
Truck Transport Mechanic
Each year, two $1000 scholarships are awarded to MTA member company employees in the Manitoba Truck and Transport Mechanic division:
- one, $1,000 award for the individual who achieves the highest marks on his or her level 1 examinations in the Manitoba Truck Transport Mechanic division;
- one, $1,000 award for the individual who achieves the highest marks on his or her level 2 examinations in the Manitoba Truck Transport Mechanic division
To apply, we ask that eligible program participants or employers of eligible program participants submit the letter of marks received from Apprenticeship Manitoba to Danielle at the MTA office not later than July 31, 2023. Please contact Danielle if you have any questions about this process.
Thank you to the Vehicle Maintenance Council and Associated Trades Division for their generous support of these awards. These awards are available for employees of MTA member companies only.
Transport Trailer Technician
Effective in 2021, the awards program for Transport Trailer Technicians has been expanded. There will be:
- two awards of $1,500 each for Transport Trailer Technician, Level 1,
- two awards of $1,500 each for Transport Trailer Technician, Level 2, and
- one $2000 award for Transport Trailer Technician, Level 3.
To apply, we ask that eligible program participants or employers of eligible program participants submit the letter of marks received from Apprenticeship Manitoba to Danielle at the MTA office not later than July 31, 2023. Please contact Danielle if you have any questions about this process.
Thank you to the Vehicle Maintenance Council and Associated Trades Division for their generous support of these awards. These awards are available for employees of MTA member companies only.
Application Deadline: July 31, 2023
Other Scholarships
The Motor Vehicle Industry of Manitoba (MVIM) provides scholarships for students and apprentices that are journeying toward Red Seal Certification in the automotive and heavy-duty sector. MVIM now has two scholarships designated to Truck and Transport Mechanic.
For more information, please visit the MVIM website.