Jacques Chevalier Scholarship

Investing in the Future Through Education

The Jacques Chevalier Scholarship program is administered by CRCA to support the educational aspirations of our members and their families. Through this program, CRCA invests in future leaders by providing financial assistance to members, their employees, spouses or partners, and children pursuing post-secondary education.

Named in honour of Jacques Chevalier, this scholarship reflects the Association’s commitment to learning, professional growth, and the long-term success of the Canadian roofing industry.

Program Criteria

Applicants must have completed high school and be enrolled in a recognized College, CEGEP, or University program during the year the scholarship is awarded.

Recipients must maintain a full course load throughout the academic year. Following selection, successful candidates will be required to provide CRCA with confirmation of admission from their educational institution.

For complete eligibility requirements and selection criteria, please review the Jacques Chevalier Scholarship Program Criteria.

Applications

The application deadline is December 31 of each year.

Applicants must submit the following:

The Scholarship

One undergraduate scholarship is awarded annually. The recipient receives a $2,000 educational bursary, tenable for one academic year.

In addition to financial support, scholarship recipients are recognized for their academic achievement and commitment to excellence. Recipients may be featured in Roofing Canada Magazine, and celebrated through CRCA’s communication channels, including the CRCA website, social media platforms, and other association publications.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements are encouraged to reapply in subsequent years.


Past Recipients

The past recipients of the Jacques Chevalier Scholarship are:

2025

Ms. Hannah White
North Shore Roofing
Mount Pearl, NL

2022

Ms. Isabell Nicholson
Parker Johnson Industries Ltd., Vancouver, BC
Ms. Valerie Steckle
Smith Peat Roofing & Sheet Metal, Exeter, ON

2021

Ms. Janie Bouchard
Groupe Cirtech Inc., Charette QC
Ms. Katherine Paterson
J.E. Wilson Roofing Co. Ltd, Saint John NB

2020

Ms. Ruby Harrington
PMC Roofing Ltd., Debert NS
Mr. Aidan Taylor
Duron Roofing Limited, Burnaby BC

2019

Ms. Chelsea Grunow
Flynn Canada Ltd., Saskatoon SK

2018

Ms. Valerie Steckle
Smith Peat Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Exeter ON
Ms. Nicole Thorpe
Thorpe Industries Ltd., Saskatoon SK

2017

Mr. Joel LeBlanc
A-Tech Roofing Ltd., Dieppe NB
Mr. Philippe Deveaux-Savard
Toitures Poiré & Fils, Longueuil QC

2016

Ms. Kiera Burnie
Atlas-Apex Roofing (Sask) Inc., Regina SK
Mr. Matthew Wadlow
Alliance Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Guelph ON

2015

Mr. David De Sa
Crawford Roofing Corporation, Toronto ON

Ms. Chantal Richard
Atlantic Roofers Limited, Cocagne NB

2014

Ms. Kaitlynn Dick
Plato’s Superior Roofing Ltd., Medicine Hat AB

2013

M. Pierick Lafleur
Norman & Collie Inc., Lasalle, QC

Ms. Taylor Nelson
Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal, Cumberland BC

2012

Philip Robichaud
Réjean Richard Roofing Ltd., Neguac NB

2011

Ms. Rianne Brown
Transwest Roofing Ltd., Surrey BC

M. J-R. Lafleur
Norman & Collie Inc., Lasalle QC

2010

Ms. Mylene Savoie
Rejean Richard Roofing Ltd., Neguac NB

2009

Ms. Telane Molnar
Clark Roofing (1964) Ltd., Saskatoon SK

Ms. Falynn Dick
Plato’s Superior Roofing Ltd., Medicine Hat AB

2008

None Awarded

2007

Ms. Kaitlin Laing
Laing Roofing Ltd., Kelowna BC

Ms. Julie Gregory
Continental Roofing, Richmond BC

2006

Ms. Tania Macijuk
Accord Roofing Ltd., Winnipeg MB

2005

Ms. Stephanie Middleton
Dowd Roofing Ltd., Saint John NB

2004

Ms. Cassia Kowalchuk
Clark Roofing (1964) Ltd., Regina SK

2003

Ms. Kathleen Thomas
Arbutus Roofing Drains Ltd., Richmond BC

2002

Ms. Tania Macijuk
Accord Roofing Ltd., Winnipeg MB

2001

M. Benoit Cardinal
Couvertures West Island Inc., Pointe-Claire QC

2000

Ms. Jackie de Haan
Amherst Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Kingston ON

1999

Ms. Marian de Monye
Parker Johnston Industries Ltd., Victoria BC

1998

Mr. Dennis Berry
Imperial Roofing (Sarnia) Limited, Sarnia ON

1997

Ms. Marita Killen
Dowd Roofing Ltd., Saint John NB

1996

Ms. Kerry Ann Duval
Tru-Craft Roofing Ltd., Calgary AB

1995

Ms. Marita Killen
Dowd Roofing Ltd., Saint John NB

1994

Mr. Roderick Parker
Parker Johnston Industries Ltd., Victoria BC

1993

Ms. Emmanuelle Nadeau
Expert Roofers Ltd., Edmundston NB

1992

Ms. Brandy Foster
Dowd Roofing Inc., Saint John NB