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Apprenticeship Annual Scholarship for the Refrigeration Trade

MCAS offers only one scholarship in the amount of $1000, which is awarded to the recipient with the highest mark in either the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, and Pipefitting trades. Request for submissions will go out to the membership in the months of July and August. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient and are presented annually at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Apprenticeship Awards ceremony in Regina.

The Eligibility Requirements

• An individual who has successfully completed the 4th level of the refrigeration trade program from September to June of the current year.
• Must be employed by a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Highest mark of those people receiving Journeyperson Certification in their trade during the current year.
• A transcript of marks must accompany the application.

Apprenticeship Annual Scholarship for the Sheet Metal Trade

MCAS offers only one scholarship in the amount of $1000, which is awarded to the recipient with the highest mark in either the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, and Pipefitting trades. Request for submissions will go out to the membership in the months of July and August. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient and are presented annually at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Apprenticeship Awards ceremony in Regina.

The Eligibility Requirements

• An individual who has successfully completed the 4th level of the sheet metal trade program from September to June of the current year.
• Must be employed by a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Highest mark of those people receiving Journeyperson Certification in their trade during the current year.
• A transcript of marks must accompany the application.

Apprenticeship Annual Scholarship for the Plumbing Trade

MCAS offers only one scholarship in the amount of $1000, which is awarded to the recipient with the highest mark in either the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, and Pipefitting trades. Request for submissions will go out to the membership in the months of July and August. The scholarship will be paid directly to the recipient and are presented annually at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Apprenticeship Awards ceremony in Regina.

The Eligibility Requirements

• An individual who has successfully completed the 4th level of the plumbing trade program from September to June of the current year.
• Must be employed by a member of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc.
• Highest mark of those people receiving Journeyperson Certification in their trade during the current year.
• A transcript of marks must accompany the application.

Memorial Scholarship for the Plumbing and Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Programs

We are pleased to present scholarship awards to a third and fourth year plumbing and sheet metal apprentice.

The Scholarship

Name: Ralph Schuler and Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc. Memorial Scholarships

Frequency: Spring and Fall

Value: $1,000 per selection, total $4,000

Selection: Recipients are to be nominated by the Program Head(s) for the plumbing and sheet metal 3rd and 4th level apprenticeship classes.

Presentation: To be presented by a representative of Pow City Mechanical and a representative of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Saskatchewan Inc., usually by the President or Executive Director.

Notification: Saskatchewan Polytechnic will be responsible for official notification to the winners.

The Eligibility Requirements

Fall Scholarship

• An individual who has successfully completed the 4th Level Plumbing Apprenticeship program, with an intake date between January and June (in the prior academic year) at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kelsey Campus.
• An individual who has successfully completed the 3rd Level Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program, with an intake date between January and June (in the prior academic year) at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kelsey Campus.

Spring Scholarship

• An individual who has successfully completed the 3rd Level Plumbing Apprenticeship program with an intake date between July and December (in the same academic year) at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kelsey Campus.
• An individual who has successfully completed the 4th Level Sheet Metal Apprenticeship program, with an intake date between July and December (in the same academic year) at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Kelsey Campus.

Nominations will be based on: Academic standing (100% weighting)

MCA Saskatchewan/Ralph Schuler Scholarship

The recipients of the MCA Saskatchewan/Ralph Schuler Scholarship are selected based on the criteria established by the association for outstanding achievement in training and certification. The scholarships are presented semi-annually at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Fall and Spring Awards.

Year	Plumber	Sheet Metal Worker
2023-2024	Daniel Bodrug Kimberly Norman
2022-2023	Cole Chowen	Joseph Sarauer
2021-2022	Justin Starecki	Keegan Hartery
2017-2018	Mark Ingram Tyrell Paquette	Landon Buckmayer Brandon Head
2016-2017	Vaughn Woolsey Cameron Zlukosky	Brett Beaven Tyler Barth
2015-2016	Travis Boyer Lucas Brule	Jeremy Holmes Matthew Kozun
2014-2015	Carter Crozon Conrad Kowalenko	Shea Curtis Aaron Waselick
2013-2014	Christoper Beres Kevin Kaczynski	Jordy Kyle Tyler Power
2012-2013	Burke Tweet Dallas Young Monique Wills	Jason Rieger
2011-2012	Jason Hanson Keith Dale Matthew Bartake	Dillon Crabbe Joshua Widdup
2010-2011	Colin Nicholson Jeremy Kerr	Jonn Akister Kevin Ulmer
2009-2010	Michael Morhart Justin Hughes	Andrew Mario Ryan Unruh
2008-2009	Blake Ruehlen Chris Gerl	Chad Gamble Justin Hughes
2007-2008	Joel Armstrong Richard Johnston	Matthew Downing Byron Schneider

MCAS is pleased to offer a $1000 scholarship annually at the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Apprenticeship Awards based on the highest mark in either the Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Refrigeration, or Pipefitting trades.

Recipients are selected based on the criteria established by the association for outstanding achievement in training and certification.

2026 Scholarship Employer Letter and Application Form

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2025 Apprenticeship Award

Congratulations to Connor Lay, this year’s MCAS Apprenticeship Award winner!

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2024 Apprenticeship Award

The recipient of this year’s MCAS Apprenticeship Award is Kyle Mierau.

Congratulations, Kyle!

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2023 Apprenticeship Award

Congratulations to Robin Kohl, 2023 MCAS Apprenticeship Award winner.

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2022 Apprenticeship Award Recipient

Congratulations to Jesse Holmes, winner of the 2022 MCAS Apprenticeship Award (second from left).

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Past Recipients

The scholarship winners of the past and present are listed below.

Year	Plumber	Refrigeration	Sheet Metal Worker	Steamfitter/Pipefitter
2023-2024			Kyle Mierau
2022-2023	Robin Kohl
2021-2022		Jesse Holmes
2018-2019	Layne Cote
2017-2018	Alex Moebis
2016-2017	Kaelen Wall
2015-2016
2014-2015	Mason Ganzert	Robert Boyachek	Aaron Waselick
2013-2014	Eli Crooks
2012-2013	Marty Tessler	Jeremy Flamand	Michael Bender
2011-2012	Jeremy Kerr		Timothy Renauld
2010-2011	Grant Halter		Jarvis Rye
2009-2010	Chad Bartel	Brandon Laseski	John Akister	Brad Koshman
2008-2009	Ryan Taves	Ryan Unruh	Dale Empey	Jared Bakke
2007-2008	Jody Keyowski Ole Anderson Travis Keyowski	Byron Schneider	John Thickson	Darin Wilkie Devin Furgason
2006-2007	Kris Lindquist Shane Reddekopp	Denny Duncan	Dustin Saccucci	Jason Davies
2005-2006	Jessie Abdai		Ryan Klemenz	Gordon MacDonald
2004-2005	Dale Empey		Kim LaRose	Chris Henriksen
2003-2004	David S. Cross		Ryan Hammond	Kenneth L. Leach

 

The 2026 application process is opening soon!

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) accepts applications for the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series on an annual basis. The 2026 application process will open in summer 2026.

The Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, named in honour of past-CEO Richard McKeagan, is supported by MCAC Associate Members and MCA partners from across Canada to provide the funding for the program. Since its launch in 2006, the scholarship series has awarded more than $50,000 to deserving post-secondary students.

The Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series targets the mechanical field of study and has been broadened to include several new initiatives, including scholarships specifically for females in the mechanical field, apprentices and students dedicated to sustainability through design and engineering. This is in addition to the several scholarships available for financial assistance in the mechanical field of study.

Scholarships are available through the following MCAC Associate Members and MCA partners: Bradford White Canada, Equipco Ltd., Federated Insurance, Masco/Delta,MCA Hamilton-Niagara, Milwaukee, OS&B, Palser Enterprises Ltd., RWC Canada, The Dirty Seahorse,Taco Comfort Solutions, Uponor, Watts Water Technologies, WiCTC and the broader Associate Membership of MCA Canada, which funds a single MCAC Associate Member Scholarship.

More information about the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series, including the application link,can be found online at Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series – Mechanical Contractors Association- Canada.

MCA Canada Annual National Conference 2026

Date: September 30 to October 2, 2026
Location: Kelowna, British Columbia

This year, MCAC’s National Conference takes place in Kelowna, BC, offering a dynamic space for connection, learning, and collaboration. Against the stunning backdrop of the Okanagan Valley, the conference will spotlight emerging issues, innovative thinking, and expert voices from across Canada—creating opportunities to build relationships and shape what’s next for the sector.

To learn more and register, visit: https://site.pheedloop.com/event/Kelowna2026/home

Save the Date!

Date: June 24, 2027
Location: Moon Lake Golf Course

Save the Date!

Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026