Eligibility
•Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in any program in the Faculty of Engineering and undertaking a fourth-year Capstone Design project including interdisciplinary Capstone Design projects
•The purpose of this award is to provide funds to support the development of promising projects in the general area of healthy aging
•Selection to be based on project proposals that, in the opinion of the judges, demonstrate a potential for significant innovation in support of healthy aging, including older adults aging at home, assistance with activities of daily living, and maintaining both physical and mental health
•Preference to be given to students interested in entrepreneurship
Application deadline and selection process
October 18, 2024
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 group
Value
The Yuen Family Foundation will provide three awards valued at $10,000 each annually
The total award funds will be divided equally among the winning team members