The Holmes Foundation is a foundation created by Canadian residential contractor and television show host

Mike Holmes Michael James Holmes (born August 3, 1963) is a Canadian general contractor, businessman, investor, television host, and philanthropist. Background Mike Holmes began learning construction from his father starting when he was six years old. B ...

in 2006, intended to promote skilled trades in youth. Annually, the Holmes Foundation awards up to twenty scholarships and bursaries of $1,500 to students enrolled (or enrolling) in a Canadian college or university residential construction program. These bursaries are awarded based on academic excellence and commitment to the craft, and are designed to help students complete their training with all the tools, books, and supplies they need.

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Foundations based in Canada Youth organizations based in Canada Organizations established in 2006 The Holmes Group {{canada-org-stub