Merit Contractors Association Scholarship Program

Merit recognizes the importance of post-secondary education – whether it's university, college or technical training. As a result, Merit offers a scholarship program that will help the children of employees of Merit member companies pay expenses in the first year of their post-secondary program, including apprenticeship technical training. Merit will contribute $400 to 100 students who have completed high school and are beginning their first year studies.

The Merit Contractors Association Scholarship will be awarded on the basis of grade 12 academic standing and proof of enrolment for their current year of post-secondary education. These students must be the children of employees participating in the Merit salaried or hour bank plan. In addition, students must be under 23 years of age as of the deadline.

The scholarship is for one year and will apply to any accredited post-secondary institution.

Annual Awards

Merit Contractors Association has the following awards that you or your employer may be eligible to receive.

Willard Kirkpatrick Award

This prestigious annual award recognises an Alberta Merit member contractor that has demonstrated a commitment to establishing and promoting a training philosophy and culture within their organization.

Employer of Excellence Award

Each year, Merit Contractors Association recognises Alberta construction companies that have demonstrated excellence in human resource practices. This award is a great honour as companies are selected based upon nominations by their own employees.

Top Merit Apprentice Award

Each year, Merit Contractors Association awards outstanding first, second, third and fourth-period Merit member apprentices with the Top Merit Apprentice designation. This award recognises excellent achievement, both on the job and in school and includes a trophy, recognition at Merit's Annual General Meeting, and a cash award.

Merit-Royal & SunAlliance Construction Employee of the Year Award

In conjunction with Royal & SunAlliance, Merit Contractors Association presents three $2,000 cash awards to outstanding construction field employees nominated by their employer.