Scholarships.
Supporting the next generation of forestry and trades professionals with scholarships for students pursuing careers in forestry, wood products and skilled trades.
High school scholarships and opportunities for students.
We offer up to a maximum of four (4) $1,000 scholarships per school to graduating high school students in our operating communities to help support our future foresters, business and wood products manufacturing leaders, and skilled tradespersons. Public and provincially- or state-funded independent high schools located in our operating regions are eligible. Visit our locations page to see where we operate.
Details & eligibility.
We award scholarships to support graduating high school students pursuing careers that contribute to the forest industry. The number of scholarships per school is based on the graduating class size, and students must meet eligibility criteria to apply.
Approved programs & studies.
Scholarships are available to support post-secondary areas of study that help lead to rewarding careers in the forest industry. Programs such as:
Application process.
Eligible students must complete the fillable PDF application form and submit it to their school counsellor/Awards contact who reviews the application for eligibility and completeness.
Additional high school scholarship opportunities.
Bentley-Prentice Scholarship
For children of Canfor employees.
This scholarship commemorates the founders of our company and was established in 2013. It recognizes academic excellence among children of current Canfor employees who plan to pursue a career in forestry or a relevant trade.
There are six scholarships available each year and will be divided across our operations, both in Canada and in the U.S. Students receiving these awards will receive a payment of up to $5,000 to cover the cost of first-term books and tuition. Recipients will not be eligible for any other Canfor scholarships in the same year.
If you are a Canfor employee and have a child who may be eligible of the Bentley-Prentice Award, please contact your local HR rep for more information.
Awards for Indigenous Students
New Relationship Trust Foundation (NRTF) Scholarships.
These scholarships are administered by NRTF specifically for Indigenous students in Canfor’s operating communities. While Indigenous students are eligible in all other scholarship categories, Canfor’s partnership with NRFT provides dedicated support for Indigenous students entering our targeted education streams. Five (5) $2,000 bursaries will be awarded.
How to Apply: This program is administered by the NRT. Those interested in applying should contact them directly.
The awards are sponsored by Canfor, but are not directly administered through our Corporate Office.
Post-secondary scholarships.
We're proud to partner with post-secondary institutions to provide scholarships to students in forestry, wood products manufacturing and other forestry-related engineering and trades programs. These scholarships are managed directly by our partner institutions. For more information, please visit the following institutions online:
