Samuel Automation Capstone Design Award

Funded by Samuel Automation

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Year Four of Mechatronics or Systems Design Engineering and undertaking a fourth-year Capstone Design project

  • Selection to be based on project proposals that, in the opinion of the selection committee, include use of technology relevant to automation and have a strong integration across mechanical design, controls and build aspects
  • A Faculty of Engineering selection panel will review all applications and determine the winning team. Recipients will be chosen based on the following criteria:
    • Novelty of the project
    • Realistic design concept and plan. 
  • Value

Samuel Automation will provide two awards valued at $5,000 each annually

  • Award funds will be divided equally among each team member

Application and selection process

  • October 17, 2025
  • October 16, 2026

Interested student groups can apply by completing the following application form

A Faculty of Engineering selection panel will review all applications and determine the winning team