What They're Looking For
Ethnicity: Aboriginal, Any Visible Minority, Asian/Asian-American/Pacific Islander, Black/African-American, Caribbean, Indian (from India), Inuit, Latino/Hispanic/Chicano, Middle Eastern, North American Indian/Alaskan Native, Roma, South American, or South Asian
Program: Civil Engineering or Construction Management
School: George Brown College
Grades: 70 - 100%
Volunteer Experience 
Province: Ontario
Study Year (Not Required): 2nd - 4th Year
Additional Notes
WORK SMART. PLAY HARD. GIVE BACK.
A big part of Govan Brown's corporate culture and mantra is to GIVE BACK and that's why we are excited to award a deserving Construction student a $5k leadership scholarship. At Govan Brown, we are committed to building a culture of leadership and belonging that empowers all employees to do their best work.
Our hope is to ensure a brighter future for our industry by creating new pathways to construction for underrepresented communities, as such applicants must identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous or Persons of Colour).
At Govan Brown, we are proud of the diversity of our team and are committed to building a culture of belonging that empowers employees to do their best work.
About You:
- Self-identify as part of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Colour) community
- Be enrolled as a penultimate or final year full time student at George Brown College in one of the following programs:
- Construction Management Post-Grad Certificate (T403)
- Building Reno, Construction, or Civil Engineering Technology (T148/T105/T164)
- Construction Management Hons Bachelor of Technology (T312-319)
- Be available for a potential work opportunity in May 2025
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Plans to work in the commercial construction industry
- Demonstrate leadership and commitment to your community through volunteerism
- Creatively exemplify how you live and breathe our mantra: Work Smart. Play Hard. Give Back.
- Preference given to a student who demonstrates the value of construction safety
About Scholarship
“The internship opportunity allowed me to see more of the industry, and it opened many doors as I met and was mentored by industry leaders and innovators. One of the many doors it opened was the chance to turn my internship into a full-time employment with Govan Brown and become of the first to be part of their new Rotational Project Experience program, aimed for participants to gain industry experience into other primary facets of construction. With Govan Brown’s Futures Award, I was awarded the scholarship funds, and gained valuable experiences and opportunities beyond the scholarship.”
- Jonah, George Brown College, 2023 Futures Award Recipient
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“The GB Futures Award served as a catalyst for my career growth, enabling me to pursue advanced training and professional development opportunities. The immersive work experiences provided a hands-on learning environment, honing my skills and fostering a deep understanding in construction management. This practical knowledge has been instrumental in propelling my career to new heights, creating a solid foundation for ongoing success and achievement.”
- Aliya, George Brown College, 2022 Futures Award Recipient
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Your Award:
- $5,000.00 cash award paid to each winner, no restrictions on use.
- The successful student may have the opportunity to be considered for a paid co-op placement or full-time employment.
Your Submission:
- Resume
- 3-5 Pictures and/or videos demonstrating how you live our Work Smart. Play Hard. Give Back. philosophy
- Proof of GPA marks of 3.0 or higher
- 2 non-family/friend references (teachers, work or volunteer managers, mentors)
- Finalists will be required to participate in an in-person interview in December 2024
- Winners must agree to have their photos/videos shared on Govan Brown social media
IMPORTANT: Please use the application form to provide links to either your YouTube videos or a link to your photos/videos on a shared drive (for example: Google Drive, One Drive, or Dropbox). Please ensure permissions to view are set to 'public'.
Good to Know: Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 1 week of application deadline.
Questions? Contact Zindzi Henry-Louis at [email protected] or 437-999-3762
About Company
Established in 1994, Govan Brown has been servicing the construction market for over 25 years. In that time, our team has completed numerous projects ranging from complex corporate and retail interiors to core and shell, base build and repositioning projects. We pride ourselves on consistently delivering quality results and working collaboratively with all project stakeholders for each project.
Govan Brown’s values are best summarized in our company mantra: Work Smart. Play Hard. Give Back. The importance of each component in equal measures speaks to our identity as a company and is something that is instilled in our employees from their introduction to our family. The message is clear: while we’re committed to bringing the commercial interior dreams of our clients to fruition, we also know how to unwind and have a good time. We believe in building better communities – and that starts in our own backyard with our people. Everyone at GB is important and valued, and we foster a sense of belonging through our commitment to staying connected. Whether it’s through our annual summer and holiday parties or neighbourhood clean-up, we live and breathe these core values through action.
What makes Govan Brown unique is that we seek out people who not only are experts in their fields but also have an innate curiosity and thirst for knowledge. We look for industry leaders who have an open mind and proactively look for solutions and expansion to their skillset by asking questions. With this in mind, our workplace fosters a culture of learning through an open-door policy and receptive ear to any and all inquiries – no question is too obvious or too complex. We believe in challenging conventions and paving the way forward through a safe work environment that breeds creativity and excellence.
Check out our 2020 inaugural scholarship video:
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