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Scholarships
Welcome to the new scholarship resource for UW Engineering students!
The scholarship bank promotes access to over $1,028,200 in student awards. This page is constantly being updated with new information on awards, bursaries, competitions, and scholarships so check back often!
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List of Scholarships
| Title | Deadline (YYYY/MM/DD) |
Award Amount | Eligibility Criteria | Program |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEMF Undergraduate Scholarships | 2012/01/13 | $5000 | 1st, 2nd or 3rd year female engineering studnet, Extra Curricular Involvement, Leadership, Volunteerism, Canadian Citizen or Landed Immigrant with a Permanent Residence card, cannot apply more than 1 CEMF scholorship per year | All engineering disciplines |
| Vale Undergraduate Scholarship | 2012/01/13 | $10,000 x 3 | 1st, 2nd or 3rd year female undergraduate engineering student pursuing a career in mining | Related to min |
| Walmart Green Student Challenge | 2012/01/20 | $30,000 prize + $30,000 awarded to the school for 1stt place; prizes of $20K, $10K, $6K and $4K prizes for 2nd-5th place winers | Legal resident of Canada, part-time or full-time undergrad student, 18 years or older, individual or team of up to four people; develop an environmentally friendly business practice, prepare proposal and supplementary video | Any program |
| OutputLinks Sponsors Scholarships | 2011/05/02 | $1000 x 5 | Employed by a sponsor company, minimum B average | Any program |
| Document Management and Graphic Communication Industry Scholarships | 2011/05/02 | $500-$5000 x 40 | Various | Any Document Management Related Program |
| 1800Wheelchair Canada | 2011/06/30 | $500 x 2 | min 3.0 GPA, UG or high school, no requirement in terms physical disability or ability, 500 word essay on the topic: "Describe how you have offered or received a helping hand | Any Program |
| Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship | 2012/08/15 | $500 | Spinal Cord Injury, academic achievement, volunteerism, contribution to persons with spinal cord injury. | Any program |
| Microsoft Scholarships (various) | 2012/02/01 | Varies | UG, 4 awards offered (disability, women's, minority, and general); application package includes: resume, transcript, essay question responses, letter of referral, printed confirmation page from online application to the Microsoft Internship Program | Computer, Electrical |
| NEADS Equity Through Education Awards | 2012/03/01 | $3000 x 12 | Any UG or graduate level, must have a documented physical disability, demonstrated academic discipline and dedication to volunteer work | Any program |
| The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award | 2011/06/22 | $1000 x 2 | Complete application form and submit essay (500 - 1500 words) describing your efforts to raise awareness about severe allergies and anaphylaxis in your school or community | Any Program |
| Grand Challenges Explorations Round 7 | 2011/05/19 | $100,000 x 2 (grant) | Submit a 2 page, online application; submit a project proposal to help solve a global health problem; available to any group of individuals or organisation | Any program |
| Wade Hampton Employment Training Bursary | not specified | $1500 (various) | Ontario student, physical disability | Any program |
| PromoScience Program | 2011/09/15 | $10,000-$150,000 (apply for up to three years of funding); typically 30% of program funding is awarded | Eligibility: Any group involved in outreach programs to promote science and engineering among young people, must have hands-on component, excellent program for student teams and clubs (selection criteria) | Any program |
| McGraw-Hill Ryerson Student Scholarship Award | 2011/07/15 | $1000 x 20 | All undergraduate levels; for students who enhance the teaching and learning environment through leadership, participation, and initiative; essay responses on leadership; nominated and submitted by a professor | Any UG program |
| CTAA Open Scholarship | 2011/07/01 | $2000 | Graduate and Undergraduate students in a field related to asphalt technology, interest in industry | All asphalt technology related fields: Civil, Chemical |
| CTAA Industry Scholarship | 2011/07/01 | $1000 | Undergraduate students in a field related to asphalt technology, interest in industry | All asphalt technology related fields: Civil, Chemical |
| A&F Scholarships | 2011/06/18 | $1000 | Essay (500-1000 words): "What have you done outside of the classroom that demonstrates qualities sought after by universities or other educational facilities? Of these, which means the most to you? " | Any program |
| AACE International Scholarship | 2012/02/15 | $2000-$8000 x15-20 | Online application (available in January) | All engineering disciplines |
| BBG Communications Award | 2011/06/30 | $1000 | Between the ages of 16 and 21, not 4th year, min 2.5 GPA, essay questions on communication technology | Any program |
| AES Engineering Solutions Scholarship | 2011/10/07 | $500 | Essay (max 1000 words) about the impact of the natural disasters of 2010 on the global economy and how these events affect future political, business and personal decisions? | Any program |
| Fraser Institute Essay Contest | 2011/06/01 | $750-$1000 | Essay topic: is captialism dead? | Any program |
| Fraser Institue Economic Comic Contest | 2011/06/30 | $300-$500 | Draw a comic, various topics | Any program |
| Stacey Levitt Women and Sport Memorial Scholarship | 2011/05/31 | $500 x 5 | Female, athletics, academic achievement (available April 1) | Any program |
| Bill 7 Award | 2011/08 | $1000-3000 | Financial need, identify as part of the queer community (gay, lesbian, bi, trans, 2-spritied) (available Spring) | Any program |
| TD FEF Go Green Challenge | TBA | $2500-$20000 team prizes, $10000-$100000 project grants | Make a video about UW's biggest problem with sustainability, need faculty sponsor (applications available October 2011) | Any program |
| Learning Matters Bursary | 2011/05/31 | $2500 x 6 | Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, full time undergraduate studies, financial need, academic achievement, community involvement | Any program |
| Oriole Scholarship Fund | 2011/05/31 | $1000 or more | Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, full time undergraduate studies, financial need, academic achievement, community involvement, career objectives to benefit Canadian society | Any program |
| Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest | 2011/09/17 | $10000, $2000 x 3, $1000 x 5 | Essay (800-1600 words) about Atlas Shrugged. | Any program |
| Mensa Canada Scholarship Program | 2012/01/31 | $750 and $1000 | Write an essay describing your career goals in less than 250 words. | Any program |
| The Wood Bursary | 2011/06/04 | $6000 | Third and fourth year, demonstrated financial need | All mining related programs |
| W.A.M.I.C. Annual Award | 2011/06/04 | $1000 | Third or fourth year, average marks of 85% or higher, requires professor's recommendation | All mining or metallurgy related programs |
| W.A.M.I.C National Scholarship | 2011/06/04 | $1000 | Highest academic average on completion of third year, requires professor's recommendation | All mining, metallurgical or mineral processing engineering programs |
| National Geophysics Scholarship | 2011/06/04 | $1000 | Highest academic average on completion of third year in an accredited geophysics program | All mining, metallurgical, geo or mineral processing engineering programs |
| Galvanize the Future Essay Contest | 2011/03/31 | $1000, $1500 and $2500 | Any graduate or undergraduate level, Essay related to galvanization technologies | All galvanization technology related fields: Architecture, Chemical, Civil, Management |
| ASHRAE Scholarship | 2011/12/01 | $3000 (multiple) | 3.0 GPA and/or top 30% of class, financial need, leadership experience, work ethic , potential service to the HVAC and/or refrigeration profession, all years |
All HVAC related fields: Electrical, Management, Mechanical |
| MTS Scholarships | 2011/04/15 | $10000 (up to) | MTS member, interest in marine engineering and technology | All marine-related programs |
| John Wesley Beaver Memorial Award | 2011/06/01 | $4000 x2 | 2nd year, B average, aboriginal, demonstrated leadership, involved in extra-curricular activites, possible work term placement with Ontario Power Generation | General |
| OPG University Engineering Award | not specified | $2400 | 2nd year, minimum B average, available to women, aboriginal, disabled, or visible minority; strong oral and written communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills, extra-curricular activities, nominated through the university |
Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical |
| Joseph A. Levendusky Memorial Scholarship |
2011/09/02 | $7000 | Good standing, demonstrated interest and commitment to seek a career in the field of water technology (environmental wastewater, water pollution control and water resource management not included) | Chemical, Mechanical |
| James Dyson Award | TBA | $10000 (up to) | Design something that solves a problem. | All Engineering |
| Mesothelioma Memorial Scholarship | Awarded 4 times annually | $500 | Essay questions | Any program |
| Dale E. Fridell Memorial Scholarship | Awarded 4 times annually | $1000 | Essay questions | Any program |
| EFC Foundation Scholarship Program | 2011/07/01 | $1000-$2500 (various) | Various, academic achievement (70%-80% average), industry experience, apply to multiple awards with one application | Electrical |
| Steve Bonk Scholarship | 2011/06/01 | $500 | At least 2nd year, intend to pursue a career related to the municipal water or wastewater industry, leadership, extracurricular activities, academic achievement | Chemical, Environmental, Management |
| ASNT Engineering Undergraduate Award | 2011/12/15 | $3000 x3 | Non-destructive Testing as field of specialization, nominating letter, letters of recommendation from faculty members, essay about NDT/NDE | All fields relating to NDT |
| Robert B. Oliver ASNT Scholarship | 2012/02/15 | $2500 | Non-destructive Testing related field, awarded to the most outstanding paper about NDT research, investigation or development | All fields relating to NDT |
| ECO Canada Scholarship | 2011/05/16 | $2500 | 1st year, Demonstrated environmental leadership, plan to pursue your passion in the environment through future post secondary study, recommendation letter from mentor or teacher |
Any field |
| Accenture Award | 2011/03/31 | $1500 | 75% average, apply in 3B, extracurricular activities, leadership, entering or in 4th year | All engineering programs |
| ACI President's Fellowship | 2011/11/05 | $7000 | 1st or 2nd year graduate studies, must be nominated by ACI member | All engineering programs |
| ACI Foundation Fellowships | 2011/11/05 | $7000 x 7 | Must be nominated by ACI member. various awards | All construction related fields |
| 2011/07/31 | $1500 | Son or daughter of a CIM National member, interest in mining industry, academic achievement, community involvement, extra curricular activities | All engineering programs, interest in mining industry | |
| MuchMusic Scholarship | 2011/04/29 | $1000 x 5 | Age 15-24, any year, minimum average of 60%, essay contest | Any program |
| Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Forward Scholarship | 2012/04/30 | $12500 split between 6 recipients | Diagnosed with a mood disorder (depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety and other related disorders), currently receiving medical treatment including medications and psychiatric or therapeutic follow up | Any program |
| TLMI 2010-2011 Scholarship (Full Time Students) | 2011/03/31 | $5000 x 6 | Demonstrated interest in the tag and label industry, min GPA of 3.00, three character references, personal statement | Any program related to the label manufacturing industry |
|
Mattinson Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities (Application) |
2011/06/01 | $2500 x 8 | Any year of UG, 75% cumulative average over last three terms, diagnosed with permanent disability (sensory, physical, learning or mental health disability), two references, volunteer/community involvement | Any program |
| Community Living Walkerton and District Educational Bursary | 2011/05/31 | $1000 | Resident of Bruce or Grey County in Ontario, demonstrated personal/professional experience in promoting inclusion for persons with disabilities | Any program |
| OCWA Scholarship | 2011/03/31 | $2500 + work term with OCWA (x2) | entering 2nd year, environmental program, academic excellence, must apply through the school | Environmental Engineering |
| The Gloria Landis Bursary | 2011/06/15 | $1000 | Diagnosed with a learning disablity, mature student (at least 25), have been absent from full-time education for three years, Ontario resident | Any program |
| 2011/10 | $1000-$3000 (multiple) | Academic achievement, various | Various | |
| Wellington County Scholarship Program | 2011/08/31 | not specified | Resident within Wellington County, demonstrated community leadership, financial need, 75% average, community and scholastic references | Any |
| GWIN Scholarship | 2011/04/15 | $1000 | Female, all years, transcript required, two letters of recommendation (employer, community, academic) | Any |
| Amelia Earhart Fellowship | 2011/11 | $10000 US | Women pursuing Ph.D/doctoral studies in aerospace engineering, superior academic record | Aerospace Engineering |
| Zajac Foundation Scholarship | 2011/08/31 | $400 | Has a physical, neurological and/or developmental disability, community involvement, volunteer work and leadership, promotes inclusion | Any program |
| The Justin Eves Foundation Award | 2011/04/29 | not specified | Graduated from an Ontario high school, have a documented learning disability | Any program |
| BigSun Scholarship 2011 | 2011/06/23 | $500 (multiple) | Essay on extracurricular activities, student athletics | Any program |
Award research tools:
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