Co-op Problem Award

Award type: 
Scholarships/awards
Award description: 

Co-operative Education and the Problem Lab are pleased to offer students the opportunity to win a first-prize tuition scholarship of $1,500 or a second-prize tuition scholarship of $750. The Co-op Problem Award is earned by providing the best analysis of an important problem relevant to a co-op employer or the employer's industry. The Award is provided by the Problem Lab, and the winners are determined by the Lab. For a detailed explanation of problem analysis, go to the Problem Lab website. Winners are chosen at the sole discretion of the Problem Lab, and the Problem Lab reserves the right to decline to award a prize if the submissions are inadequate. These awards are offered each term. The deadline will normally be about six weeks from the beginning of each semester - see the website for the actual deadline.

Value description: 
  • $1,500 for first place
  • $750 for second place
Eligibility & selection criteria: 
  • co-op students with an interest in conducting analysis of a problem that is of strategic or systemic importance to one of their co-op employers
Level: 
Year One, Year Two, Year Three, Year Four
Program:
Open to any program
Citizenship: 
Canadian citizen/permanent resident, International/study permit student
Selection process: 
Application required
Term: 
Winter, Spring, Fall
Application deadline: 
Varies
Additional instructions: 
  • The deadline to apply varies, but will normally be about six weeks from the beginning of each semester - see the website for the actual deadline.
  • Consult Co-operative Education for full details on the award and the application process.
Contact:
  • See contact detail below.
Contact detail: 

Please contact Co-operative Education for full details about this award opportunity.