Award type:
International experience awards, Scholarships
Award description:
An award, valued at $4,500, will be provided annually to a third- or fourth-year undergraduate student or a student enrolled in a graduate program within the Faculty of Engineering (excluding the School of Architecture). Selection will be based on academic excellence combined with the pursuit of an international co-op placement or internship that is providing minimal pay. Preference will be given to students who will be working with a non-governmental or international organization in fields such as international development, peace and security initiatives, international trade, and international efforts to meet global challenges such as climate change, energy supply transitions, health and medical advances and food production, or a related area. Interested students should submit an International Experience Award application by March 15 each year. This fund is made possible by a donation from Frank and Kathryn Deeg to encourage and empower students to explore engineering co-op or internship experiences and future careers that intersect with global challenges and international development opportunities.
Value:
$4,500
Level:
Masters, Doctoral
Program:
Engineering→ Biomedical Engineering, MBET, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Eng, Electrical & Computer Eng, Management Sciences, Mechanical & Mechatronics Eng, Quantum Computing, Systems Design Engineering
Citizenship:
Canadian/Permanent resident, International/study permit student
Eligibility & selection criteria
- Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in Year Three or Four of any program in the Faculty of Engineering, excluding the School of Architecture, who will participate in an international co-op term which is deemed to be minimally paid, unpaid, or underpaid per Co-operative Education standards
- Full-time graduate students registered in any program in the Faculty of Engineering, excluding the School of Architecture, who will participate in a minimally paid, unpaid or underpaid international internship
- Preference will be given to a student undertaking an experience with a non-governmental or international organization in fields such as international development, peace and security initiatives, international trade, and international efforts to meet global challenges such as climate change, energy supply transitions, health and medical advances, and food production, or a related area, with the goal of broadening their engineering education and building their global perspectives. If no applicant has been identified who meets this preference, the award will be re-offered in a subsequent term. If the award has not been allocated by the Winter term, the award may be granted to support an engineering student undertaking another international co-op work term or internship that is providing low or minimal pay.
- Interested students are to complete an International Experience Award application form by March 15 each year. To be considered for the award, students must complete the financial need section of the award application and describe how the experience connects to their future career aspirations in the motivation statement section/personal statement of the award application.
- Student Awards and Financial Aid (SAFA)/Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA) will collaborate to select recipients, as applicable, normally each Spring
Term:
Winter
Application deadline:
March 15
Selection process:
Application required
Contact person:
- For further information about this award, please contact the applicable:
Manager, Graduate Financial Aid and Awards Programs in Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs (GSPA)