The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship 2026
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Posted by Darryl Schmidt on May 22, 2026 at 3:15 pm
The ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship honours the memory of Jack Funk, a long-time electrical contractor and leader in British Columbia. Jack ran his electrical contracting business for 45 years and served as President of ECABC from 1994 to 1996. These scholarships reflect his commitment to training and supporting future generations of electrical workers and electrical contractors.
Registered apprentices employed by an ECABC contractor member, confirmed to be receiving electrical apprenticeship training at an approved BC training institution. Students in Years 1-4 are eligible.
- Applications will re-open May 1, 2026.
- The deadline for applications is July 31, 2026.
Selected applicants will be advised by August 31, 2026.
Your application to the ECABC Jack Funk Scholarship consists of:
- General application form
- Unofficial Transcript & Proof of Registration
- Statement of Personal Goals (100 – 500 words)
- Financial Information
- References
Applications are considered ineligible if the training has already started or has been completed.
ECABC will provide a 3-5 person review panel consisting of ECABC staff and Board members, who will select the successful candidates based on applications and recommendations from CFBC.