MCAC announces 2023 McKeagan Scholarship Awards
December 6, 2023 | By HPAC Magazine
Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada announces close to $25,000 in Richard McKeagan scholarships for 2023.
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) has announced the delivery of close to $25,000 this year as part of the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series.
The scholarship program provides financial assistance to students in mechanical contracting and engineering fields of study.
“Our industry, like many others across Canada, is actively looking at how we recruit the next generation of leaders for our sector,” said MCAC president and chair, Charlie Webb. “Programs such as the Richard McKeagan Scholarship Series provide a way to support those potential entrants, and ultimately give exposure to the fantastic careers available in mechanical contracting.”
Named in honour of past-CEO Richard McKeagan, the program is supported by MCAC associate members and MCA partners from across Canada who provide the funding for the program and the various scholarships offered.
Since its launch in 2006, the scholarship series has awarded more than $125,000 to deserving post-secondary students.
The following students received scholarship funding in 2023:
Bradford White Canada Scholarship – Kyle Champaign
Equipco Ltd. Scholarship – Meghan Fletcher
Federated Insurance Scholarship – Luca DeChellis
Masco/ Delta Scholarship – Meghan Fletcher
MCA Hamilton / Niagara Scholarship – Dasia Morris
MCAC Women in Mechanical Contracting – Dasia Morris
MCAC Associate Member Scholarship – Caitlin Cho
Sustainable Vision for Design Award Scholarship by Mitsubishi Electric and Heating – Caitlin Cho
R.J. (Bob) Evans Memorial Scholarship (OS&B) – Cory Mueller
Richard “Dick” Palser Memorial Scholarship – Luca DeChellis
RWC Canada’s Michael Williams Scholarship (2x) – Megan Fletcher, Dasia Morris
Taco Comfort Solutions Scholarship (2x) – Caitlin Cho, Luca DeChellis
Uponor Scholarship (5x) – Megan Fletcher, Dasia Morris, Brooke Carbino, Angel Tran, Caitlin Cho
Watts Water Technology Scholarship – Dasia Morris