Supporting the next gen of clean energy professionals.
About the Trellis Fund
The Trellis Fund supports the next generation of energy professionals in Canada via programming that includes a grant program, mentorship, profile building opportunities and access to industry events and opportunities.
Trellis hosts an annual grant program for students who self-identify as women and are studying to play a role in the clean energy transition in Canada.
Students are invited to apply for one of four annual $2500CDN grants in support of their education. All fields of study are considered: trades, college or university training, professional up-skilling and micro-credentialing to pivot into work in the clean energy sector.
Clean energy equals low carbon, resilient energy systems that integrate renewable generation, energy storage, smart planning and energy efficiency. Grants applications open annually on International Women's Day.
New Trellis Fund research project
dives into Trellis applicant stories to offer actionable insights for policymakers, educators, employers, and industry associations seeking to design inclusive workforce strategies.
2025 Trellis Grant Recipients
Devni Jayasekera
MASc in Electrical & Computer Engineering, University of Toronto
Toronto ON
Dolly Cepeda Montufar
Computer Programming and Analysis Advanced Diploma, Humber Polytechnic
Edmonton AB
Jessie Lewis
Electrical Technician Program,
Nova Scotia Community College NSCC
NS
Read more about these inspiring 2025 Trellis Grant recipients
Erika Lieu
B Sc Civil Engineering, University of British Columbia
Vancouver BC
2024 Trellis Grant Recipients
Wren Drosse
Wind Turbine Technician Program at Lethbridge Polytechnic,
Lethbridge AB
Bonnie Gao
MSc in Geography, Social Exergy and Energy Lab at University of Victoria, Victoria BC
Tai Vo
Construction Engineering Technician Program at George Brown College, Toronto ON
Sunehra Mehrun
Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology at McMaster University, Hamilton ON
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