Congratulations to the winners of the Geosource Energy Earth Powered Solutions Financial Award, Kyle Bolton & Delsin Aventus! This award is provided by Geosource Energy Inc. and is provided to students enrolled in a program related to sustainability & renewable energy.

Through BOLT’s partnerships with Geosource Energy Inc, the Pinball Clemons Foundation, and Toronto Community Housing, an additional 10 scholarships were awarded to students studying construction-related programs for a combined 33 scholarships totaling $146,300 for the 2024/2025 academic year.

This year’s recipients share the impact this award will have on their lives and how it will help them achieve their academic and career goals:

“I want to express my sincere gratitude for being selected as a recipient of the BOLT Scholarship. This award has a profound impact on the trajectory of my architectural education. Your support empowers me to actively pursue my passion and make the most of my time at school. With this financial assistance, I can fully engage in my school community, which I am confident will positively influence both my professional and personal growth. Thank you once again for granting me this opportunity to continue being a wide-eyed, dreaming architectural student!” – Fathima Mahara Falif

“I’m writing to express my sincere gratitude for awarding me this incredible scholarship. To be honest, it’s hard to find the right words to fully describe what receiving this scholarship means to me. I cannot thank you enough.
Receiving this support means so much more than financial aid. It’s a reminder that someone believes in me, in my potential, and in my future. Knowing that I have the support of people who see something valuable in me makes me feel
encouraged and confident to pursue my goal of becoming a skilled carpenter.” – Kieran Dorival

“You have my sincerest thank you for seeing my potential and selecting me as one of the recipients of the BOLT Scholarship this year. I feel immensely humbled and grateful to have been chosen. The funds awarded will provide financial and mental relief for me now and during the rest of the school year. I am reminded of the goodness of this industry, and what the award represents. Most importantly, I am excited to continue my education, with more passion to strive in the construction industry than ever. Again, from me and to the other recipients this year. THANK YOU.” – Megan Barrientos

“I am beyond grateful and appreciative to be a recipient of the BOLT Financial Award. Education has always and will be something of great importance to me. With that being said, this award has reinforced my sense of stability and ambitions towards pursuing my personal and educational development. Thank you for supporting my goals and ambitions. This award means the world to me and I am keen on making the most out of this opportunity as an aspiring engineer.” – Nguyen Le

“Receiving this scholarship is truly a blessing, as it will not only help with the financial effects of pursuing the postsecondary career path I have chosen, namely mechanical engineering, but also have sort of a validation for the hard work and dedication I strive to have for myself. This award means a lot to me, and I am determined to make the most of this opportunity.” – Ibrahim Rfifi

The recipients of the BOLT Financial Award can use their awards to cover the cost of tuition, a laptop, textbooks and school materials, as well as rent and other living expenses. Through our network of industry champions, they will also be able to access additional career supports, such as workshops, job shadowing and mentorship opportunities, co-op and summer placements.