Engineering and Trades Scholarship

Are you a high school senior that has been accepted to or a current college/university student pursuing education in Engineering or Skilled Trades?

Are you interested in a $4,000* - $6,000** scholarship, guaranteed paid summer internships, and guaranteed post-graduation employment?

*50% of tuition up to $4,000 for Skilled Trades

**50% of tuition up to $6,000 for Engineers

Responsibilities

• Must complete application online no later than OCTOBER 23, 2026
• Must provide:
  • Proof of acceptance or enrollment in one of the eligible programs
  • Proof of GPA
  • Resume
  • Complete designated assessments
  • Participate in the interview process
  • Desired location / site 
  • Agree to participate in paid summer internships

Qualifications

• Reside (Home of Residence) in one of the following counties in the state of Maine:
  • Androscoggin
  • Aroostook
  • Franklin
  • Oxford
  • Penobscot
• Accepted to or currently enrolled in a 4-year program at an accredited university in Maine majoring in one of the following Engineering degree programs:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Engineering
• Accepted to or currently enrolled in a 2-year degree program or certification program at a college within the Maine Community College System (KVCC, NMCC, SMCC, WCCC, CMCC, EMCC, YCCC) in one of the following Skilled Trades programs:
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical / Instrumentation
  • Power Engineering / High Pressure Boiler Operations

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees.  At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Irving Sawmills and Irving Forest Products are committed to delivering quality lumber products, strong customer relationships and service reliability, as well as operating safe and efficient operations. We are focused on delivering quality products through continuous investment in our people, our forest products, our local communities and the most up-to-date technology. 

Our employees work in some of the most technologically advanced facilities in North America. In addition to our 12 sawmills and value-added mills, our portfolio contains an industrial-grade pellet plant and our Juniper Farms peat bog production facility. Our team of over 2,000 professionals produce premium products that are sold across North America and through our vertically integrated supply chain. We also supply wood chips for our growing Pulp & Paper Division. Careers at Irving Sawmills are exciting and fast-paced, and there are many opportunities to advance and grow a long-term career with the company in various professions such as production and operations, engineering, maintenance and reliability, technicians, and skilled trades, sales & logistics, and professional services. Employees are encouraged to try new roles to grow their skills as well as gain professional exposure across our many locations in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Maine, and New York.