Scholarship Value $2,000

Number of Scholarships 14

MTA Awards & Scholarships — Fast Reference

Program

Overview Description

The Manitoba Trucking Association (MTA), with generous support from the Associated Trades Division (ATD) and the Vehicle Maintenance Council (VMC), awards scholarships and apprenticeship prizes each year to support the next generation of the trucking industry. Awards are grouped into two streams — academic scholarships and apprenticeship awards — and funds are distributed across multiple named scholarships and trade-specific prizes. These awards reinforce academic achievement, community involvement and technical excellence in Manitoba’s trucking workforce and their families. Key takeaways

• MTA funds academic and apprenticeship awards annually with ATD and VMC support.
• Awards aim to support education, professional development and technical excellence.
• General eligibility: limited to employees or dependents of employees of MTA member companies.
• Deadlines and full instructions are posted by the MTA; contact the association for specific dates.

Associated

Trades

Division

Scholarship Description

Offered since 1986, the Associated Trades Division Scholarship supports first-year post-secondary tuition for dependents of MTA member company employees. The program recognizes scholastic excellence and helps students begin their university or college studies with financial assistance. Multiple awards are issued each year to eligible applicants. Eligibility

Dependent children of employees of MTA member companies (specific to dependents, not employees).
Award Value

Three scholarships of $1,000 each, designated for first-year tuition assistance.
Selection

Recipients are selected primarily on scholastic achievement; supporting documentation is required as part of the application. Key takeaways

• Target: dependents of MTA member company employees.
• Number/value: three × $1,000 for first-year tuition.
• Purpose: reward scholastic excellence and assist with post-secondary start-up costs.

Larry

Seel

Memorial

Scholarship Description

The Larry Seel Memorial Scholarship honors a longtime MTA supporter by helping a recent high school graduate pursue post-secondary education. It is intended for students graduating in the current school year who are enrolling in college or university and who have demonstrated community or school involvement. The award recognizes both academic promise and civic engagement. Eligibility

Recent high school graduate (graduated in the current school year) who is continuing to college or university.
Award Value

One scholarship of $1,000 for first-year tuition assistance.
Selection

Candidates must demonstrate volunteerism, community engagement or participation in school activities; preference is given to applicants who have not previously received an MTA academic scholarship. Key takeaways

• Target: current-year high school graduates entering post-secondary studies.
• Value: $1,000 toward first-year tuition.
• Selection emphasizes volunteerism and school/community participation.

Rick

Geller

Memorial

Scholarship Description

The Rick Geller Memorial Scholarship recognizes the service and safety-focused leadership of Rick Geller by supporting professional development for employees of MTA member companies. For the next three years the program will award two scholarships annually in Rick’s honour, with one sponsored by the Associated Trades Division and the other sponsored by Tim Lucko of GL Transport Consulting. The awards are intended to fund training or courses that advance an employee’s professional skills. Eligibility

Employees of MTA member companies (awards target employees rather than dependents).
Award Value

Two scholarships of $1,000 each per year for the stated multi-year period.
Selection

Preference is given to applicants working in safety-related fields and to those who have not previously received an ATD scholarship; applications will be evaluated based on the proposed professional development and its benefit to the industry. Key takeaways

• Target: employees of MTA member companies seeking professional development.
• Number/value: two × $1,000 (for the announced multi-year term).
• Preference: safety-related roles and applicants without prior ATD scholarships.

Apprenticeship Awards —

Overview Description

Apprenticeship awards recognize top academic performance in Manitoba’s trade certification programs for equipment and vehicle technicians. Sponsored by the Vehicle Maintenance Council and the Associated Trades Division, these awards reward the highest exam performers in specified trade levels and help promote technical excellence within MTA member companies. Multiple awards are available across Common Core and trade-specific levels. Key takeaways

• Awards focus on top exam results in apprenticeship programs.
• Sponsors: Vehicle Maintenance Council and Associated Trades Division.
• Awards are employee-focused and intended for MTA member company staff.

Apprenticeship Application Process (common to all apprenticeship awards) Description

All apprenticeship award applicants (or their employers) must submit an official letter of marks from Apprenticeship Manitoba to Danielle at the MTA office as proof of exam results. Employers may submit on behalf of employees; documentation is used to identify top scorers for each qualifying exam. For the 2026 cycle, apprenticeship scholarship applications will open in May 2026 — contact Danielle at the MTA for application windows and submission details. Key takeaways

• Submission requirement: official letter of marks from Apprenticeship Manitoba.
• Submit to: Danielle at the MTA office (employers may submit for employees).
• 2026: apprenticeship applications open in May 2026; contact Danielle for questions.

Common Core Level 1 (Apprenticeship) Description

Beginning in 2026, four scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded to the top performers on the Common Core Level 1 examinations across several technician streams. The awards cover candidates from Agricultural Equipment Technician, Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Truck and Transport Mechanic, and Transport Trailer Technician who achieve the highest marks. These prizes recognize foundational trade knowledge early in apprenticeship training. Eligible Programs

Agricultural Equipment Technician / Heavy Duty Equipment Technician / Truck and Transport Mechanic / Transport Trailer Technician — Common Core Level 1.
Award Value

Four scholarships of $1,000 each.
Selection

Winners are the individuals with the highest examination marks in Common Core Level 1; selection is verified by the submitted letter of marks. Key takeaways

• New in 2026: four × $1,000 awards for top Common Core Level 1 marks.
• Applies across four technician streams.
• Entry requires letter of marks from Apprenticeship Manitoba.

Truck and Transport Mechanic — Level 2 (Apprenticeship) Description

Each year one $1,000 scholarship is awarded to the MTA member company employee who earns the highest marks on Level 2 examinations in the Manitoba Truck and Transport Mechanic division. This prize highlights intermediate technical achievement and supports continuing progression through the apprenticeship program. The award is intended to encourage excellence in applied mechanical skills. Award Value

One scholarship of $1,000 for the highest Level 2 mark in the Truck and Transport Mechanic division.
Selection

Recipient is the top-scoring individual on the Level 2 examination, verified by the official letter of marks. Key takeaways

• One × $1,000 awarded annually for top Level 2 performance in Truck and Transport Mechanic.
• Recognizes intermediate technical achievement in the apprenticeship pathway.
• Application: submit letter of marks to the MTA.

Transport Trailer Technician (Levels 2 and 3) —

Apprenticeship Description

Transport Trailer Technician apprenticeship awards recognize top performance at two critical levels: Level 2 and Level 3. The program grants two awards at Level 2 and one award at Level 3, acknowledging both intermediate and advanced technical skill in trailer systems. These prizes are intended to support apprentices as they progress toward journeyperson certification. Award Value

Two scholarships of $1,500 each for Transport Trailer Technician Level 2, and one scholarship of $2,000 for Level 3.
Selection

Awards go to the candidates with the highest examination marks at the respective levels; winners are confirmed via the letter of marks from Apprenticeship Manitoba. Key takeaways

• Level 2: two × $1,500 awards; Level 3: one × $2,000 award.
• Awards recognize top exam performance at intermediate and advanced levels.
• Submission: official letter of marks to the MTA.

Contact and next steps Description

For full application details, deadlines and submission instructions, check the MTA website or contact the Manitoba Trucking Association office directly. Apprenticeship documentation (letters of marks) must be sent to Danielle at the MTA; academic scholarship application instructions are posted by the association and vary by award. If you have questions about eligibility or the application process, the MTA office is the primary point of contact. Key takeaways

• See the MTA website for full application forms and deadlines.
• Apprenticeship submissions: letter of marks to Danielle at the MTA.
• Contact MTA for award-specific deadlines, documents and eligibility clarification.