Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113
ATU Local 113 believes strongly in the importance of education. That’s why we have one of the most generous scholarship programs of any local in Canada. Every year, we award dozens of scholarships to the children of our members.
The John Lorimer Memorial Scholarship
Named after John Lorimer, a former Local 113 President/Business Agent from the 1940s, this scholarship supports the children of our members in pursuing higher education.
It is open to children, stepchildren, or legally adopted children of active or retired ATU Local 113 members in good standing.
Applicants must be:
- Graduating from Grade 12 and entering a university degree program, or
- Currently enrolled in a university degree program,
- And not a previous recipient of this scholarship.
Each year, up to 40 scholarships of $1,500 are awarded based on the average of the student’s six highest Grade 12 marks, as shown on their Ontario School Transcript issued by the Ministry of Education.
Applications are now closed.
ATU Canada
The Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship
This award was created in 2018 to honour Marcel Malboeuf — an individual who exemplified these traits throughout his career of over 48 years with the ATU. The Marcel Malboeuf Scholarship will be awarded yearly on September 13, Marcel’s birthday. It will be awarded in the amount of $1000 to an ATU Canada member’s dependant who is enrolled in post-secondary education, and who exemplifies the highest standard in academic achievement and demonstrates commitment and dedication in their community with the utmost leadership qualities.
Applications are now closed
ATU International
2026 Ken Foster Memorial Scholarship
This year’s scholarships are in remembrance of Ken Foster, the first Director of the ATU Canadian Council, now ATU Canada.
We hope the recipients of this year’s scholarships named in his honor will use them in part to study union and community organizing and grow to fight injustices everywhere.
This year, the program will consist of five scholarships each in the amount of $8,000.00. In addition, a $2,000.00 scholarship may be awarded to a technical or vocational school applicant.
Deadline: March 31, 2026